COOP EDUCATION
Cooperative education is a planned learning experience that integrates classroom theory and learning experiences at a workplace to enable students to apply and refine the knowledge and skills acquired in a related curriculum course or a locally developed course.
Cooperative education courses include a classroom component, comprised of preplacement and integration activities, and a placement component. Students earn cooperative education credits by integrating classroom theory with planned learning experiences in the community. Students are assessed and evaluated on their demonstration of tasks linked to curriculum expectations of the related course(s) as outlined in students’ Personalized Placement Learning Plans.
Students interested in Cooperative Education must apply for the program and complete an interview. Successful candidates will be notified and recruitment of an appropriate placement will follow.
There is no formal restriction on the total number of cooperative education credits that students may earn in secondary school.
PREREQUISITES:
Students generally will:
- be at least 16 years old
- have completed senior credits - especially one related to the field in which you want to work
- must have social insurance and OHIP numbers
HOW TO ENTER THE PROGRAM:
1. Check off the co-op section on your course selection sheet.
2. Choose which placement you prefer: a) Dunnville Community
b) Ontario Power Generation (car required)
c) Military
3. Obtain an application form from the co-op office (next to the guidance office).
This application will require:
• approval of parents
• a teacher’s reference (preferably in the area of the field to which you are applying)
• recommendation of the co-op department
STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. regular attendance and punctuality
2. appropriate dress and behaviour
3. preparation of daily logs (signed by the employer) and weekly activities
4. transportation to and from the job
TO VIEW THE CO-OP CALENDAR Semester 1- September-January Click here