Co-operative Education

 

 

Co-op is a great way to plan for your future. Try out an occupation and earn credits. Talk to a co-op teacher today

What is Cooperative Education (Co-op)?  

• Cooperative Education is a ministry-approved program that allows students to earn secondary school credits while completing a work placement.  The program consists of a co-op course monitored by a cooperative education teacher, a related curriculum course in any subject, and a work placement.
• Students can apply two co-op credits towards their compulsory high school graduation requirements, with no limit on earning optional co-op credits.  Co-op placements are arranged for students by their secondary school and must follow Ministry of Education policy and guidelines.

Who is it for?

• Co-op programs are for secondary students who are heading for apprenticeship, college, university, or the workplace.

Key benefits of Co-op!

Co-op students have the opportunity to:

• Experience hands-on learning
• “Test-drive” career options
• See the relevance of their classroom learning
• Earn credits through workplace experience
• Develop the essential skills and habits required in the workplace
• Gain valuable work experience that will help build a resume for postsecondary programs and future employment

How do I find out more? 

• For more information contact your school Guidance Centre or Cooperative Education Teacher.  More detailed information about Cooperative Education can be found at:  www.ontario.ca/studentsuccess.

Course Codes	Course Names	Course Level
FTECO2	Co-operative Education( 2 credits)	Open to all
FTECO4	Co-operative Education(4 credit)	Open to all

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, known as OYAP, provides an opportunity for students working in skilled trades during a co-op placement, to become registered apprentices with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities. Students may apply into the OYAP program through the co-op application process.

In order to qualify to participate in OYAP, students must:

• be a full-time student enrolled in a secondary school,
• be 16 years of age or older,
• must have at least 16 credits before the program starts.

Co-op Contact

Co-Op Office	519-925-3834 ext. 235
Heidi Van der Wal	519-925-3834 ext. 543	[email protected]
Karen Irwin	519-925-3834 ext. 512	[email protected]