Co-operative Education (Co-op)

 

 

Co-operative Education allows you, as an adult day student, to earn credits and gain practical workplace experience as you work toward an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students earn co-operative education credits by integrating classroom theory with planned learning experiences in the community.

 

Student eligibility

• at least 21 years of age
• currently earning senior credits and working towards the completion of an OSSD
• have successfully completed at least one secondary school credit in the past 12 months through adult education
• demonstrated excellent employability skills, including good attendance, punctuality, a positive attitude and good work ethic

 

Course details

• Students can take up to four secondary school co-operative education credits in a trimester

Or

• Students may take combine other courses at the Adult Education Centre in the morning with a half-day (two-credit) co-operative education course organized for afternoon.

 

To apply

• Meet with a co-operative education teacher to discuss the program, your interests and your progressing status toward the completion of an OSSD.
• Complete and return the co-operative education application form to one of the co-op teachers listed below.
• Students planning on placements in the vulnerable sector (i.e. schools, daycare centres, nursing homes, hospitals, social work, etc.) you are required to have a Criminal Records Check completed by the Peel Regional Police prior to the start of the trimester.
• If seeking a placement in the vulnerable sector, apply for Peel Regional Police Criminal Records Check at least eight weeks prior to the beginning of the co-operative education term.

 

For more information: 

call: 905-270-6000 ext. 6632

email: [email protected]