Why take Co-op?

- Co-op prepares students to make successful transitions to post secondary schools, work, and training.

- Students will explore the realities of the modern workplace by getting hands-on experiences.

-Students learn new skills, and polish ones they already have.

Students gain excellent recommendations for university and college admissions. Some have already began apprenticeships, others have been able to confirm their future career paths.

Program Outline

The first three weeks of the semester are spent in school organizing potential placements, doing assignments, and listening to a variety of guest speakers inform the students of skills rights and proper attitude that is appropriate for the workplace.

Every other week, students will return back to school to check in with their teachers, hand in assignments, etc.

Students are required to have 35 hours a week and are responsible for making up the hours that they have missed.

A final display project is assembled by each student to promote their placement and co-op and to also share their experience.

Benefits of Co-operative Education

For Students:

° Experience learning from outside the classroom

° Meet new and exciting people

° Try out a potential career choice

° Learn and work on the job

° Experience independence

° Be exposed to up-to-date technology and equipment

° Learn the ropes from professionals

° Attend meetings

° Experience career opportunities you never knew about

° Excellent experience for College and University applications

Benefits of Co-operative Education

For Employers:

° Youthful, energetic employees° Share directly in the education of youth ° Identify possible future employees° Assist students with understanding up-to-date t technology ° Help students make informed career choices

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take co-op?

It is recommended that the student have 16 credits, be 16 years of age and have completed a Career Studies course.

How do you sign up?

Students select co-op from their course option sheet and are interviewed by Co-op teachers prior to the start of the course to determine occupational interests and placements.

Are students paid?

No, students receive up to 4 credits and are often offered jobs with their placement at the end of the semester.

Breakdown of Credits

An individual learning plan (PPLP) is devised for each student by the teacher, employer and student.

Performance appraisals are joint evaluations between the school and employer.

Regular assignments and log sheets are completed by students and are part of the ongoing evaluation process.

Potential Placements

Cormack’s Animal Clinic

Trillium Hospital

The Tarragon Theatre

Sheridan Ford

Spa by the River

Amazing Canadian Art Centre

Versa Graphics

The Hospital for Sick Children

Shrinking Planet

St. Michael’s Hospital

Revlon Canada

Royal Ontario Museum

Donato Salon and Spa

Cosmic Audio

Mississauga Fire and Emergency

CCS Cabling

Controlled Comfort Air

Waldan Industries

Boaden Catering

Byngmount Beach School

Peel Board Electricity

Gourmet on the Go

Pre-Loved Clothing

West Side Studio

Avante Soutions

CO-OP @ Cawthra

Contact Ms. Holroyd or Ms. Hamilton for more information:

Ms.Holroyd905 - 274 -1274 ext 212

Ms. Hamilton905 - 274 - 1274 ext 224