DR. JOHN M. DENISON S.S.COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Kelsey’s

What is Co-operative Education?• Unique educational program• In-class sessions• Practical experience in the workplace• Involves the student, teacher, and placement

supervisor• Earn high school credits

Can a Co-op Credit Count Towards a Compulsory Credit?

• You can count 2 co-op credits towards your 18 compulsories!

• Any other co-op credits go towards your 12 electives

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Co-op credits are always offered at the ...

1. Open level2. College level3. M level4. University level

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Benefits for the Students • Hands-on experience• Develop maturity and

self-confidence• Develop employability

skills • Explore a career • Networking

opportunities• Earn high school

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Care

Co-op Admission Requirements• Grade 11 or 12• Completed Co-op application • Attendance/punctuality• Interview• Permission of parent• Commitment to program

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Co-operative Education Program

• Pre-placement classes- 9 days • Integration classes - every other Monday• Work placement:

2 credits - 3 hours per day3 credits – 4.5 hours per day

4 credits - 6 hours per day

Co-op students can work?

1. In the mornings2. All day long3. In the afternoons4. All of the above

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A Typical 2 Credit Co-op DaySample Schedule

Period 1 - EnglishPeriod 2 - MathPeriod 3 - Lunch/Travel timePeriod 4 - Co-op PlacementPeriod 5 - Co-op Placement

(or the reverse) Alexander Muir Public School

A Typical 4 Credit Co-op DayGet to your placement directly

from your house

Length of work day dependent on your employer

Go home straight from your placement

Skilled Trades need 4 credits

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Co-op students are evaluated based on...

1. How they work at their placements

2. How they work during in-school sessions

3. Both 1 and 2

Course EvaluationSemester Work:• Assignments • Journals• Tests• Employer Evaluation

Summative Work:• Employer Evaluation• Portfolio• Final Written Reflection

Team Building Activity

Types of Co-op Programs• Based on students interests. Some specialty include:• Militia • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program• Accelerated OYAP• Summer Co-op• International Co-op• High Performance Athlete

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Geek Power – Web Design

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Paint and Decorating – Home Depot

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Teacher’s Assistant

Militia

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Jardin Design Group Inc.

Shoppers Drug Mart

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O.Y.A.P. stands for...

1. Ontario Youth Academic Program

2. Ontario Young Amnesty Professionals

3. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

You can begin apprenticeship training...

1. After graduation2. While still in high

school

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

• Promote careers in the skilled trades for high school students

• Grade 11 and/or 12

• Begin apprenticeship training while still in high school

Skilled TradesServices:• Cook• Baker• Hairstylist*• Child & Youth Worker• Early Childhood Education• Appliance Service Technician• IT Technician• Network Cabling Specialist

Transportation:• Automotive Service Technician*• Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer*• Automotive Painter• Motorcycle Mechanic*• Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic• Truck and Coach Technician*

Skilled TradesManufacturing:• Tool and Die Maker• Industrial Electrician• Industrial Millwright• Machinist• Mould Maker• Industrial Woodworker

Construction:• Brick and Stone Mason• Electrician*• General Carpenter• Painter and Decorator• Plumber*• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning*• Sheet Metal Worker*

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Steve C. Robinson Woodworking

Bramden Precision CNC Machining

• 4 co-op credits• Level 1

Apprenticeship certification from a college or training centre

• 2nd semester of final year

• Amazing opportunity!

Accelerated OYAP

Humber College, Toronto

• Cook Humber College

• Early Childhood EducationSeneca (King Campus)

• Automotive Service TechnicianCentennial College

• General CarpenterLocal 27 Training Centre

• ElectricianHumber College

• PlumberHumber College

Programs Available

Local 27 Carpenters’ Union

Local 27 – Carpenters’ Union

High Performance Athlete• 2 credits over course of full school year• Open to grade 9-12 who are competing at the

provincial, national and international level• Must apply• Acceptance is based on # of hours of training,

level of competition, training season and needs of students

• Students must be independent learners as course is accessed through an on-line Moodle

• If interested contact Mrs. Cherutti in Co-op Office, Room 305

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Militia Co-op• Earn 4 credits• Offered only in 2nd

semester in Toronto• A joint program between

the Canadian Forces/Reserves and the school board

• Must complete Medical/Fitness/Aptitude Test

International Co-op takes place in...

1. Mexico2. Honduras3. Ecuador

International Co-op(ICE) Ecuador

• 6 credits• 14 weeks in Ecuador• Spanish language

immersion• Host family living• Placements in

agriculture, community development, education, small business, or social work

Colin Engel 2003

Ecuador Co-op Placement: Farming and Education

Shannon Ritchie 2004 Ecuador: Home for the Elderly

• Students take a bundle of courses

• 2 co-op credits• Certifications• “Reach Ahead”

opportunities• Available for students in

all streams i.e. University, Workplace, College and Apprenticeship

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Hospitality, Business, Construction and Environment

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If I’m interested in Co-op I should:

1. During course selections sign up on Career Cruising for a 2 or 4 credit Co-op

2. Obtain Co-op application from Room 305. Complete it and return by due date

3. Wait to hear from Co-op with your interview time

Who do I contact if I have any questions?

Co-operative Education DepartmentRoom 305