What is CO-OP?
A form of experiential learning where students can earn high school credits while combining classroom learning with on-the-job training.
What is CO-OP?
A form of experiential learning where students can earn high school credits while combining classroom learning with on-the-job training.
Read what our former students have to say about their co-op experience
OYAP
Did you know high school students can become registered apprentices? Learn more by clicking here
CENTRALIZED PLACEMENTS
Our registered cooperative education students have an opportunity to apply to several centralized placements that include Markham Stouffville Hospital, Scarborough Health Network, Mackenzie Health/Cortellucci Vaughan, Community Safety Village (YRP), Military, Hotel placements.
Below you can see a sample of placements where our SBA students have previously successfully earned Co-operative Education credits
York Hills/Participation House
Long & McQuade Music Store/Winged Canvas
JP Accounting/ Mumba – Sports Marketing/Skans Accounting
Lifemark Physiotherapy/ Functional Strength Therapy
Soda Pop Design/Joe DiStefano
Markham Museum/Varley Art Gallery
Markville Fitness/ GoodLife
Multimatic Advanced Manufacturing Technologies/ ISO-Lux Manufacturing/Cult Iron Works Ltd.
Pro-Tek Electric
MindBody Wellness Centre
Markham Fairgrounds
Ryerson – The EyeOpener School Newspaper
St. Brigid/St. Joseph/St. Julia/St. Kateri/San Lorenzo/E.T Crowle/Donald Cousens
Coras/Swiss Chalet/Longo’s Bakery
Shoppers Beauty Boutique
Shoppers Pharmacy/MS Urgent Care
Crockadoodle
The Renovators of Canada
Morra-Caruso Law/REMAX Royal Properties
Muttz with Mannerz/K9’s in Kahoots/Dogeden/Earthbound Stables
AgeCare WoodhavenLong Term Care Residence/ Parkview Home AMICA/Chartwell
XPolice/Hilton Suites Security
For more information about our co-op program email: cynthia.arabian@ycdsbk12.ca or olivia.talarico@ycdsbk12.ca rosaria.frescura@ycdsbk12.ca
At SBA we have 6 different SHSM (Specialized High School Major) certifications available.
Combined with job experience obtained through CO-OP students can earn valuable industry certifications
Transportation
Business
Health and Wellness
Arts & Culture
Justice, Community Safety, and Emergency Services
Construction