Cooperative Education is a unique program for students, integrating academic study with practical experience in business and industry. This learning experience helps students make informed decisions about future work, careers and education. Students develop the work habits, attitudes and job skills necessary for a successful transition from school to the workplace or other post-secondary destinations.

What's in it for you with Co-op?

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• Learning from real world experience outside of school

• Explore a work place to help make informed educational and career decisions;

• Gain employability skills and valuable work experience for your resume;

• Building a network for future education and employment;

• Earn credits towards your OSSD;

• Participate in and be part of specialized programs such as SHSM and OYAP;

• Enhancing post-secondary pathways acceptance possibilities. 

Placements:

There are various placement opportunities for the student.  During the interview the student's career exploration for placement is discussed.  The Cooperative Education teacher and the student will determine a possible matching coop placement and arrange a meeting time for the student and employer to discuss the potential opportunity. Students may bring in contact information of a potential employer of their choice for placement. 

How To Apply?

Go to MyBlueprint to choose Coop either in grade 11 or 12.

Criteria:  Must be entering grade 11 or 12

Choices: Grade 11’s are provided a 2 credit Cooperative package.  Grade 12’s can choose a 2 or 4 credit Coop.  

There may be an Application to fill out: see the guidance department for applications.

If you are considering one of the Accelerated OYAP programs, please contact your guidance counselor for how to apply for this program.