 Cooperative Education allows students to:
 Test a career
Explore their interests and aptitudes
Develop specific job skills and gain experience
Develop attitudes for success in the workplace
Gain valuable employability skills
Qualify and prepare for future part time, full time, and summer employment
Gather references for their resume
Earn compulsory credits and facilitate entry to college or university
Co-op courses further develop skills and knowledge acquired through related in school courses. For example, students who have successfully completed the grade 11 Technological Design course may choose to pursue co-op work in a related field such as auto mechanics, tool and dye, or engineering.
Before the job placement begins, the students participate in a unit called Pre-placement orientation. Topics include: job application forms, interview skills, preparing a resume, safety on the job and so much more. Throughout the semester, students return to school on a regular basis for integration sessions to discuss workplace experiences, continue with journals, assignments, presentations, etc.
Assessment and Evaluation is based on the student meeting both employer expectations at the workplace as well as the course expectations
Cooperative education is a very exciting and valuable opportunity for our students. If you are interested in learning more about the programs available and how your son or daughter may benefit please feel free to contact Ms. S. Nicholson, Department Head, Community Based Education at (905)940-8840 Ext. 305. I look forward to hearing from you.
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