Program Overview
Application model
One application per company (each company has its own form).
Deadlines vary by company (see each company section).
Semester 2 2025-2026 at a glance
Semester 2 Application deadline: Friday, November 20th, 2026 — 4:00 p.m.
Info sessions (Semester 2 intake):
Wednesday, October 21st, 2026 — lunch hour
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 — lunch hour
Interviews: Week of November 23rd & 30th, 2026
Placement dates:
Semester 1: September 28th – January 15th, 2026
Semester 2: February 22nd, 2026 – June 11th, 2026
Program-wide expectations (summary)
Attendance & hours
Attitude and Workplace Conduct
Dress Code
Virtual etiquette
Social Media Etiquette
Cell Phone and Technology Usage
Communication cadence
Full details are covered during orientation and in each company behaviour agreement document.
Co-op Credits
The program offers various credit structures, including AM & PM sessions or 4-credit co-op placements, accommodating different student schedules and academic requirements.; Offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Application Timelines for Co-op Teachers
ELIS applications for SEM 1 open in May and ELIS applications for SEM 2 open in November. Students must be entered into ELIS first before they can be considered for the program. Please reach out to vanessa.Yoon@tdsb.on.ca for more details.
Important note: Applications without ELIS will not be considered for an interview.
Important Reminders
Students and Teachers: Please use your TDSB email to access any documents here. You won’t be able to access any documents if you are using a personal email account.
Business Connect Info Session - Presentation Deck
Business Connect Details: This program involves many different companies across HR, Accounting, Finance, and Marketing. Additionally, placements vary between fully virtual, hybrid, and fully in-person options. We will discuss how to navigate these choices during the session.
Important Dates:
Thursday, November 19th at 4 pm - Application ELIS Closure: Elis will be closed at 4 pm
Friday, November 20th at 4 pm- Student Application Deadline: Final date for students to submit their applications.
Business Connect Interviews
Stage 1: During the week of November 23rd and 30th
Stage 2 : During the week of December 7th and 14th