What is Cooperative Education?
- A unique educational program that integrates classroom course expectations with practical experience in the workplace.
- A full semester planned learning experience for which 2 credits are earned.
Types of Coop Programs
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP)
- Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Health & Wellness, Business and Energy
Who is it for?
- For students in Grade 11 and 12.
- For students in all pathways.
How do I sign up for Co-op?
- In February: Select Co-op during Course Selection
- Two credit | two periods co-op: COP3X0/4XO
- Complete the application: http://bit.ly/bosscoopapp
- Print, sign and hand in the application to the Co-op office, room 1043
Why Take Co-op?
Co-op provides you with an opportunity to:
- develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes through hands-on experience;
- explore a career in order to make informed educational and career decisions;
- develop maturity and self-confidence;
- strengthen employability skills;
- gain valuable work experience;
- develop networking opportunities;
- earn credits towards your OSSD;
- complete the SHSM program requirements;
- gain a "step-up" for entry into post-secondary institutions
- participate in specialized programs such as OYAP, HPA, ICE;
- fill a shortage in the labour market (click here to watch the CTV News report on Apprenticeships)
Subject Based Co-op Fields Available
- Architecture
- Arts: Graphic Design, Web Design, Interior Design, Videography,
- Automotive
- Business: Accounting, Finance and Marketing
- Cooking and Baking
- Computers: Hardware, Software
- Dentistry and Orthodontics
- Engineering
- Health Care: Hospital, Clinic, Pharmacy etc.
- Hospitality
- Law, Enforcement and Fire
- Recreation and Sport
- Retail
- Teaching and Daycare
- Trades: Construction, Electrical, Plumbing etc.
- Veterinary
- And so many more...