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S. LAFONTAINE
S. LAFONTAINE
DEPARTMENT HEAD OF BUSINESS
DEPARTMENT HEAD OF BUSINESS
CO-OP Teacher
stephanie_lafontaine@wecdsb.on.ca
519-735-3326 x2105
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP)
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION (CO-OP)
The Cooperative education, or Co-op, program provides Grade 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to earn High School credits through the completion of a semester-long unpaid work placements.
Co-op programs are designed to meet your individual needs, strengths, interests, and learning styles, preparing you with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to be successful in the future.
FAQ's
FAQ's
The CO-OP Education Program Includes:
A work placement
A Co-op teacher supervisor
A related High School course
Who Can Participate
in a CO-OP?
The Cooperative Education program is available to all Grade 11 and 12 students.
Do CO-OP Placements have fees?
Participating in a Co-op program is free. However, you will not be paid for the work you complete. You will receive academic credit for the placement. Depending on the location of you Co-op, you may have to budget for travel costs.
WORKPLACE CO-OP
WORKPLACE CO-OP
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM WORKPLACE CO-OP?
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM WORKPLACE CO-OP?
Students who plan to move directly into the “world of work” after high school.
Grade 11 or 12 students can make industry connections and develop required employability skills.
Try out an employment opportunity before committing to an occupation.
Students interested in a skilled trade and have a sponsor company can enter the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and complete hours toward their trade.
INTERESTED IN CO-OP?
INTERESTED IN CO-OP?
Contact your guidance counselor to see if Co-op is the right fit for you!
Select Co-op as one of your course options (DCO3O9).
Complete and return the Co-op Application to the Guidance Office.
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