CO OP & SHSM
workplace experience & specialist highskills major
workplace experience & specialist highskills major
During the school year, we host co-op integration days. We focus first and foremost on safety in the workplace, but also work on certifications in such areas as Working at Heights, chainsaw safety, First Aid (CPR), WHMIS, forklift training and customer service. One of the integration days focuses on community service, and another involves an educational field trip
One of the most significant components of our program is Co-operative Education, and each student at some point must find a placement where they can learn and grow as employees. As a result, we have a large number of employers to whom we owe a debt of gratitude. The Co-op Fair is our chance to say thank you. Employers are invited to come to the Lions Hall where each student has set up a booth describing some aspect of their experiences as an employee. We offer a short program where the year and its successes are celebrated, and we send the employers on their way with a full stomach.