Cooperative education (Co-op) is
a unique program that extends classroom learning into business, industry and the community.
It allows students to "try on" a career that interests them.

Why take Co-op?

This learning experience allows students to:

Explore career choices
Increase awareness of workplace opportunities
Develop transferable "essential skills"
Apply classroom theory to workplace experience
Experience the realities of the world of work
Build a network for future employment
Make a smooth transition to life after high school
Earn up to two co-op credits towards the 18 compulsory credits needed for a high school diploma
Earn credits toward the 12 optional credits needed for a high school diploma

Who is eligible?

Grade 11 or 12 students destined for the workplace, university, apprenticeship, or college

How to apply

Eligible students can apply for co-op by selecting it as an option at course selection time. Students must also complete a co-op application form and may be interviewed by the co-op teacher
Students can contact their secondary school co-op teacher or guidance counselor for further information

Cooperative Education Application.pdf