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Cooperative Education is an educational program that integrates classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace. Available in Grades 11 and 12, the program reinforces and expands upon a subject area that the student wishes to explore as a possible future career. It will allow the student to acquire first-hand experience with professionals in our community and the most up-to-date equipment in use today.
This program assists students bound for university, college, apprenticeship or the workplace. Please note that (2) co-op credits can be counted toward your compulsory credits.
Requirements for Admission:
Must take a related subject course concurrently or prior to co-op.
Must have the commitment and maturity to handle the curriculum as well as the experiential learning.
Must complete a co-op application with two teacher references, and permission of parent/guardian.
Must submit an application to the Community Based Education teacher who will arrange an interview.
Must have a history of good attendance and work habits.
How to Apply for Co-op:
Select the appropriate Co-op code in My Pathway Planner (see codes below)
Complete the Co-op application.
Print the emailed pdf completed application and have it signed by a parent/guardian and return to coop/guidance office.
Please email the two teachers you have selected as references, requesting they complete the Co-op Teacher Reference Form for you found on Teach Assist.
You will be interviewed once all forms are received.