Through this program, students bound for university, college, apprenticeships, or the workplace can earn credits toward their diploma. It provides students with an opportunity to apply the concepts of specific school subjects to a community work placement.
Cooperative education allows you to earn two or four credits. The number of credits depends on the length of the experience in the program:
The program includes a classroom component and placement component. Classroom sessions will include health and safety training, review of job search skills, confidentiality, work ethics, the role of unions and a Personalized Placement Learning Plan for each student.
Evaluation in this program is based on personal management skills, class and workplace participation, career and worksite research, daily log sheets, weekly journals, as well as teacher and work site supervisor observation of performance.
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Eligibility for Cooperative Education |
To be eligible for the Co-operative Education program, a student should . . .
Consideration is also based on excellent attendance, responsible behaviour, academic performance and work and study skills. Entry is restricted by the availability of co-operative employers and the suitability of the applicant for the position. |
How to Apply? |
Cooperative education teachers and placement supervisors are looking for students who demonstrate a positive attitude, possess a strong work ethic based on gospel values, have a sense of responsibility and who are committed to learning. If you are interested in taking cooperative education, complete the application form and return the completed form to your guidance teacher. |
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