Co-op Spotlight
Employers and community partners, Upper Grand District School Board students are ready to join your team!
Get involved in the UGDSB’s Cooperative Education program:
- Be part of a mutually beneficial relationship by offering cooperative education work placements
- Share expertise, knowledge skills and materials
- Gain access to a diversely talented and motivated group of students who may bring new ideas and fresh perspectives to your business
- Students can contribute by working from home to complete the tasks and duties you’ve assigned or by physically attending your work site
- Students are familiar with COVID-19 protocols, wearing masks and face shields, maintaining social distance
- We are looking for employers to provide co-op opportunities in multiple sectors including trades, arts & culture, media, communications, hospitality, information technology, retail, science, and more
- UGDSB co-op teachers will help you find the right match for your business
Take our employer survey! Please click http://ow.ly/kZyF50DdznJ to complete the survey.
Timelines:
Students are available full days. Placements are available in quadmesters 3 and 4, and during the summer. Some students may be available for both quadmesters (February to June).
Quad 3 runs from February 3 – April 19, 2021:
- Students are in class preparing for work and attending interviews for the first couple weeks
- Placements start mid February and end by April 19
- Exact dates vary by high school
Quad 4 runs from April 22 – June 22, 2021:
- Students are in class preparing for work and attending interviews for the first couple weeks
- Placements start first of May and end by June 22
- Exact dates vary by high school
Summer Co-op:
- Students attend interviews in May and June
- Placements run full days in July
For more information:
Contact – Doris Aitken, Co-op Curriculum Lead, UGDSB, 519-836-0132
To indicate your interest please complete this survey: http://ow.ly/kZyF50DdznJ
What is Co-op?
The Co-operative Education Program allows students to earn secondary school credits while completing a work placement.
Co-op students can try out an occupation or different occupations in an actual work environment before deciding which career path is right for them.
Consisting of a co-op course, a related curriculum course in any subject and a work placement, the program is monitored by a co-operative education teacher.
Two co-op credits can be applied towards high school graduation requirements although there is no limit on earning optional co-op credits.
Co-op placements are arranged for students by their secondary school. All placements are require to follow Ministry of Education policy and guidelines.
Why Take Co-op?
Co-op lets you:
- Explore Careers
- Connect Learning to Your Life
- Develop Skills & Knowledge
- Build Your Resume
- Individualize Your Learning
- Expand Your Network