Google Translate           
Courses 402
Courses

 

What is Cooperative Education​?  

A unique educational program that integrates classroom course expectations with practical experience in the workplace. A full semester plannes learning experience for which 2 credits are earned.

Types of Coop Programs ​

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP)   

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM): Health & Wellness, Business and Energy



Subject-based Co-op (see below)   

Who is it for?

  • For students in Grade 11 and 12. 

  • For students in all pathways.

How do I sign up for Co-op?

  • In February: Select C​o-op during Course Selection

    • Two credit | two periods co-op: COP3X0/4XO

  • Complete the application: http://bit.ly/bosscoopapp

  • Print, sign and hand in the application to the Co-op office, room 1043

Why take Co-op?

Co-op provides you with an opportunity to:

  • develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes through hands-on experience;

  • explore a career in order to make informed educational and career decisions;

  • develop maturity and self-confidence;

  • strengthen​ employability skills;

  • gain valuable work experience;

  • develop networking opportunities;

  • earn credits towards your OSSD;

  • complete the SHSM program requirements;

  • gain a "step-up" for entry into post-secondary institutions

  • participate in specialized programs such as OYAP, HPA, ICE;

  • fill a shortage in the labour market (click here to watch the CTV News report on Apprenticeships)​​

Subject-based

Co-op Fields Available        

  • Architecture

  • Arts: Graphic Design, Web Design, Interior Design, Videography, 

  • Automotive

  • Business: Accounting/Finance/Marketing

  • Cooking/Baking 

  • Computers: Hardware/Software

  • Dentistry/Orthodontics

  • Engineering 

  • Health Care: Hospital, Clinic, Pharmacy etc

  • Hospitality  

  • Law/Enforcement/Fire

  • Recreation and Sport  

  • Retail

  • Teaching/Daycare

  • Trades: Construction, Electrical, Plumbing etc

  • Veterinary

  • And so many more..........  ​

 ​
 
Share |
Connect With YRDSB!
York Region District School Board Twitter Feed
York Region District School Board YouTube Channel
York Region District School Board Linkedin
YRDSB Mobile App
Privacy Policy / Copyright / Disclaimer

© York Region District School Board. All Rights Reserved.
60 Wellington Street West, Aurora, ON. L4G 3H2