Co-op Education
Cooperative Education is a ministry-approved program that allows students to earn secondary school credits while completing a work placement. The program consists of a co-op course monitored by a cooperative education teacher, a related curriculum course in any subject and a work placement.
Students can apply two co-op credits towards their compulsory high school graduation requirements, with no limit on earning optional co-op credits. Co-op placements are arranged for students by their secondary school and must follow Ministry of Education policy and guidelines.
Co-Op Opportunities
Students can choose from a broad range of practical, hands-on Co-Op opportunities in a variety of sectors in the community that best suit their needs and interests including:
retail & marketing
arts & media
business & technology
health & education
skilled trades
Who is Co-op For?
Co-op programs are for secondary students who are heading for apprenticeship, college, university or the workplace.
OYAP
OYAP (Ontario Younth Apprenticeship Program) is available through the Co-op Program at Martingrove and through the TDSB OYAP Program. Please see our OYAP page.
Key Co-Op Benefits at MCI
Experience hands-on learning.
"Test-drive” career options.
See the relevance of their classroom learning.
Earn credits through workplace experience.
Develop the essential skills and habits required in the workplace.
Gain valuable work experience that will help build a resumé for postsecondary programs and future employment.