• 2 credits of Co-op is a requirement for all SHSM participants.

• Co-op can be done in Grade 11 or 12.

• You can earn 2, 3 or even 4 credits of co-op in a semester.

• Check out this slideshow for more information about Co-op and SHSM!
  
  

Role of the Co-op Student:

• Complete all pre-placement tasks and health & safety trainings.

• Attend your placement each day with the purpose of being a valued addition to the business.

• Accurately record all hours and tasks in your tracking form as well as complete weekly reflections.

• Attend Bluevale Integration Days and complete assigned Co-op Summative Portfolio.

• The goal of Bluevale's Co-op program is to provide experiential learning opportunities for ALL students so that they can discover a path for their future! 

• The success of a strong co-op program depends on the support of community partners.  

Helpful Information:

• The placement is UNPAID as the student is earning high school credits.

• The semester is approximately 5 months.

• Students are expected to work:

  • 2 credit co-op = approx 12.5 hours/week

  • 4 credit co-op = approx 25 hours/week

• The student is insured through WSIB.

Role of the Co-op Employer:

• Provide a positive and safe learning experience for the student.

• Create opportunities for the student to explore skills and tasks related to the workplace.

• Complete two performance evaluations of your co-op student.

• Meet with the Co-op teacher and student on a least two occasions. 

If you are a student interested in Co-op, or an employer looking to learn more, please reach out to:

lindsay_moffatt@wrdsb.ca

kelly_hinds-gamble@wrdsb.ca

claire_black@wrdsb.ca

kevin_moogk@wrdsb.ca