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Registration Information

SUMMER 2025 REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!

GECDSB STUDENTS MUST REGISTER ON MYBLUEPRINT WITH YOUR GUIDANCE 

Use this link to get to MyBlueprint

NON GECDSB STUDENTS MUST REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE

Use this link to get to our website registration page

 ALL STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT THIS SURVEY click the QR code

QR CODE for survey

Link for survey 

2025 Program Details

ProgramStart DateEnd DateLocationsDetails
Co-op July 2 August 8

Work Placements

Earn 1 or 2 credits

May 9 EARLY CLOSE DATE for students without placement

Required Documents

Mature students (18 years old, and out of school for 1 year)

  • Two pieces of I.D. (birth certificate/passport & photo I.D.).
  • Immigration papers or proof of citizenship.

All Students

  • Complete high school transcript, including final marks from 2nd semester for non-GECDSB students.
  • Any additional post-secondary documents.

If you have completed education outside of Canada we recommend having your documents assessed by ICAS Canada

 

Placement Information

Students accepted into the COOP Summer Learning program will be contacted by the teacher to make pre-placement meeting arrangements

All Pre-placement meetings will be in person.

Non-Placement Information

If you do not have a placement.  Please fill out the survey with the QR code above and a teacher will contact you to assist you.

 

Expectations
  • Students and their families need to be aware that the pace and the volume of work are demanding as one credit involves 110 hours of placement.
  • There is no LST or guidance support available.
  • The student is expected to provide their own transportation to and from the work location. Transportation is not provided by the school board.
  • The maximum number of days absent with valid reason is two (per credit), upon the third absence, you will be withdrawn. No exceptions.
  • The student must attend the pre-placement meeting or they will be removed from class. You will be contacted with details by phone.
  • All placements must be completed by August 8th. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Student Profile

The Co-op program is a full-time program that runs through Adult and Continuing Education.
Most students will work toward earning 1 or 2 credit co-op although some exceptions will apply.

What Student Fits Best for CO-OP?

  • A student who needs only 1 or 2 credits to graduate.
  • A student who needs 1 or 2 credits to get back on track with their scheduled graduation year.
  • A student who would like to try co-op, but cannot fit it into their academic schedule.
  • An SHSM student who cannot fit their co-op requirement into their academic schedule.
  • An OYAP student who is on their work placement and can tie co-op to an existing credit(s).
Program Requirements

Eligible students need to have completed 2 years of high school and earned at least 12 credits; by the end of the semester.

  • It is preferred that the student has earned either English credits, the grade 10 GLC credit, or a GLS/GLE credit that has not been previously used to attach to a co-op credit.
  • A student has not yet earned 30 credits.
  • Exceptions to any of these requirements may be considered in cases of an exceptional earned-match to a placement.
  • It is strongly recommended that adult students complete any required academic courses before applying for co-op.
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