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Coop

TEACHERS

Mrs. Polihronis  
Mr. Koop  
Mr. Stone  
Mrs. Sherwood  

 

What is Co-operative Educative?

Cooperative Education is a planned learning experience, for which credits are earned, 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 course. Students are generally out in a workplace for a half day (morning or afternoon) for a whole semester (The first semester is from September to January and the second semester is from February to June). The tasks that are performed at the work site relate to a course that is either being taken presently or in a previous semester. Students will participate in a pre-placement orientation where they will discuss resume writing, interview skills, health and safety before they are able to go to a work site. Students will meet on a monthly basis with the co-op teacher in a group session to reflect on what they are learning at the work site.

Who is involved?

Cooperative Education is a partnership among education and business that involves students, teachers, parents and employers.

Why take Cooperative Education?

To learn how to look for and write a resume, prepare for an interview, etc.
To receive on-the-job training in a related subject area
To expand on the skills studied at school in a practical way and use equipment that might not be available in a secondary school
To develop the attitude and skills necessary to work successfully
To identify capabilities, limitations, strengths and future career direction
To become more aware of the demands and responsibilities of employment
To participate in an alternative method of earning credits
To earn hours toward an apprenticeship

How do students get into the program?

Check off co-op on the option sheet that is filled out in February for the next school year Complete the Cooperative Education Application form that is available from the Cooperative Education or Student Services office in the secondary school The co-op teacher will interview the student to discuss the program and determine if a suitable placement can be found that meets the student's academic and career goals

What are the Students Responsible For?

Complete and sign the Student Handbook before going out to the work site

  • Get immunizations or a police waiver depending on the type of placement and the requirements of the employer
  • Make transportation arrangements to and from the work site
  • Attend the work site and the in-school sessions on a regular and punctual basis
  • Follow the instructions of the Cooperative Education teacher for reporting absences and lates
  • Complete all assignments and log sheets on a regular basis
  • Work safely and diligently following all rules
  • Report any workplace accident immediately to the employer/supervisor AND the Cooperative Education teacher
  • Dress appropriately for the work site
  • Represent the school in a positive manner in the community

Please note that failure to return the required forms in the District School Board of Niagara Student Handbook completed and signed according to the timelines established by the school may put the student's credits in jeopardy because the student will NOT be able to start the placement until the forms are on file in the school. This document requires the signatures of the student, parent/guardian, teacher and placement supervisor.

Forms

Reflection Learning Topics
Adjustment to hours
Weekly Log Sheet

Career Exploration Links

  1. Career Cruising: www.careercruising.com
  2. Work Information Site: http://www.waytogonetwork.com
  3. Canada's Biggest Job Site: http://www.workpolis.com
  4. Canadian Job Information: http://www.canjobs.com
  5. Career Mosaic Canada: http://www.canada.careermosiac.com
  6. Youth Opportunities Ontario: http://youthjobs.gov.on.ca
  7. Career Gateway: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career
  8. HRDC: http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/career-carriere
  9. Career Explorer and Bridges: http://on.cx.bridges.com
  10. Mazemaster: http://mazemaster.on.ca
  11. Work Search: http://www.worksearch.gc.ca
  12. Canadian Work Information Network: http://workinfonet.ca
  13. Canada Prospects: http://www.careerccc.org/english/canada_prospects_98-99/index.html
  14. Job Profiles: http://www.jobprofiles.com
  15. Youth Resources Network of Canada: http://www.youth.gc.ca
  16. Career Edge: http://www.careeredge.org
  17. Career Path: http://www.careerpathsonline.com
  18. School Finder: http://www.schoolfinder.com
  19. Work Web: http://www.cacee.com
  20. Monster Job Board: http://www.monster.ca
  21. University of Waterloo Career Manual: http://www.adm.uwaterloo.ca/infocecs/CRC/manual-home.html
  22. Ontario School Counselors' Association: http://osca.ouac.on.ca
  23. Ontario Universities' Application Centre: http://www.ouac.on.ca
  24. Ontario College Application Service: http://www.ocas.on.ca
  25. What Color is Your Parachute?: http://www.jobhuntersbible.com
  26. Get Wired, You're Hired: http://www.wiredhired.com
  27. The Canadian Careers Page: http://www.canadiancareers.com
  28. The Riley Guide: http://www.dbm.com/jobguide
  29. Canlearn Interactive: http://www.canlearn.ca
  30. The Monster Board: http://www.monster.ca
  31. Career Resource Centre: http://www.careeers.ofg
  32. Sheridan College-Career Resources: http://www.sheridanc.on.ca/career/links.htm
  33. WRDSB Guidance and Career Education: http://guidance.wrdsb.edu.on.ca