Through Cooperative Education, 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. It also allows students to develop their employability skills and gain certifications to help develop their resumes, as well as supplementary post-secondary applications and scholarship applications.
Cooperative education allows you to earn two or four credits. The number of credits depends on the length of the experience in the program:
- 2 credits (half-day -- am or pm) = 220+ hours in one semester
- 4 credits (full-day) = 440+ hours in one semester
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.
Students are required to submit
an APPLICATION and RESUME
to be eligible for this course.
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| Eligibility for Cooperative Education |
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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. |
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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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A school-to-work program that opens the door for Grade 11 or Grade 12 students to
explore and work in apprenticeable skilled trades through the Cooperative Education program.
Benefits
- continue to earn high school credits toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- become a registered apprentice while still in high school
- earn hours toward your apprenticeship training to become a certified journeyperson in a skilled trade
- complete college credits - part or all of Level 1 apprenticeship schooling in a specific trade
Students are encouraged to participate in specific trade related Cooperative Education work placement to determine suitability for apprenticeship registration during their Grade 11 year. After a successful semester, students are encouraged to apply for a second Cooperative Education work placement in their grade 12 year and indicate on the application their interest in OYAP.
Available OYAP Skilled Trades
- Automotive Service Technician
- Child Development Practitioner
- Cook
- Electrician
- General Carpenter
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright
- Hairstylist
- Plumber
- Welder
How to Apply
Submit a Cooperative Education Application during course selection in February and indicate your interest in OYAP. Students are also encouraged to speak to a Cooperative Education Teacher about the opportunities available to them, as well as what other course selections would support their application.
Admission Requirements
- at least 16 years of age or older
- in Grade 11 or 12, with 16 credits completed
- demonstrate an interest and aptitude in a skilled trade
- must have some related course background in their trade of interest
- must have acceptable attendance records
- a teacher reference
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