cooperative education

CooperativeEducation

Mr. C. Jakeman

Room 240

Co-Op Program Features Earn an academic credit Gain work experience in a career you choose

(100 hours) 25 hours of class time (1st aid, WHMIS,

resume/cover letter skills and more…) Single and double period scheduling is

available

See Mr. Jakeman in room 240 for more information.

Application forms and information are also available in the Guidance Office.

Possible Co-Op Placements

Mechanic/Automotive

Police/RCMP

Veterinary/Animal Care

Education

Medical Careers

Culinary Arts

Skilled Trades

Skilled Trades

Other Placements Technology/Computer Environmental careers Tourism Hospitality Finance Army/Navy/Coastguard And Many More…….

Many ways to do a Co-Op Full year Single semester Independent Summer Have two blocks or a single block in your

schedule for work placement

Single Period ExampleMon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

Co-Op Period 4 Period 2 Period 3

Period 2 Period 3 Co-Op Period 4

Lunch

Period 3 Co-Op Period 4 Period 2

Period 4 Period 2 Period 3 Co-Op

Double Period ExampleMon Tues Wed Thurs Fri

Co-Op Period 4 Co-Op Period 3

Co-Op Period 3 Co-Op Period 4

LUNCH

Period 3 Co-Op Period 4 Co-Op

Period 4 Co-Op Period 3 Co-Op

Did You Know? Many students are hired by the community

host after the 100 hours are complete Co-Op makes your resume more

complete in a very competitive job market (20% unemployment rate for your age group)

Free First Aid Safety Training

So what are you waiting for?“Test drive” a career and earn a full academic credit!

Talk to your teachers, Guidance Councillors or students who have experienced the program