Program Overview
Application model
One application per company (each company has its own form).
Deadlines vary by company (see each company section).
Semester 2 2026-2027 at a glance
Starting Date: Monday, Feburary 22nd
Ending Date: Friday, June 11th
1. National Bank Info Session
Session Date & Time: Thursday, October 22nd | 11:50 AM – 12:20 PM
ELIS Recommendation Deadline: November 12th at 4:00 PM
Student Application Deadline: November 13th at 4:00 PM
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/210313662714680?p=IsbdwssNyHVWJ0dkNo
Meeting ID: 210 313 662 714 680
Passcode: rs698to7
2. Business Connect Info Session (Other Companies)
Session Date & Time: Thursday, November 5th | 11:50 AM – 12:20 PM
ELIS Recommendation Deadline: November 19th at 4:00 PM
Student Application Deadline: November 20th at 4:00 PM
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2259087319670630?p=c10MFdSStwwUj96EWJ
Meeting ID: 225 908 731 967 063 0
Passcode: as95to3t
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 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:
Business Connect Interviews
Stage 1: During the week of November 16th & 23rd
Stage 2 : During the week of November 30th and December 7th