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Co-operative Education Community Based Education “The Community Classroom”

What is co-op? Co-operative education is a partnership between a student, a teacher, parents and a community partner.Co-operative education is a partnership between a student, a teacher, parents and a community partner. Co-op is an academic high school credit course that requires students to complete an in-class portion, along with a work placement.Co-op is an academic high school credit course that requires students to complete an in-class portion, along with a work placement.

Student Benefits Student benefits include:Student benefits include:  Informed decisions (Educational/Career Plan)  Acquire relevant knowledge and skills about specific careers  Acquire general employability skills  Personal growth

How do I get in? Take an information sheet and an application formTake an information sheet and an application form Pass in a completed application to Student ServicesPass in a completed application to Student Services Interviews are in MayInterviews are in May Acceptance letters go out in late MayAcceptance letters go out in late May Summer Co-op applicants should make a note on their applicationSummer Co-op applicants should make a note on their application

Program Structure Co-op is flexibleCo-op is flexible  semesters/full year/summer/independent Students complete 25 hours in class, studying such topics asStudents complete 25 hours in class, studying such topics as  job searching and interview skills  professionalism  workplace safety  personality/aptitude testing and analysis Application, Interview and teacher reference procedureApplication, Interview and teacher reference procedure

Program Structure Students then are placed in a workplace for 100 hoursStudents then are placed in a workplace for 100 hours  must have a direct supervisor  will function as an employee while still being supervised by their teacher  no pay received  may do paid work (if offered by employer) outside of co-op hours

Implementation Policy 16 years of age16 years of age In-school component 25 hoursIn-school component 25 hours Full credit courses: 100 hrs in placementFull credit courses: 100 hrs in placement Required teacher visitation: 1 visit every 25 hrsRequired teacher visitation: 1 visit every 25 hrs Learning and evaluation planLearning and evaluation plan Assignments and journal writingAssignments and journal writing Employer evaluationEmployer evaluation Employability skills portfolioEmployability skills portfolio Co-op completed during after school/weekends, summer, during free periods. (10 summer in 2005)Co-op completed during after school/weekends, summer, during free periods. (10 summer in 2005) No payNo pay You can obtain more than 1 Co-op creditYou can obtain more than 1 Co-op credit (Co-op11, Co-op12)

Student Responsibilities Complete all program requirementsComplete all program requirements Maintain a constantly professional attitude on the job and in classMaintain a constantly professional attitude on the job and in class Maintain adequate grades and excellent attendance in “regular” coursesMaintain adequate grades and excellent attendance in “regular” courses Communicate regularly with the co-op teacher and the placement supervisorCommunicate regularly with the co-op teacher and the placement supervisor

Teacher Responsibilities Ensure students are prepared for the program and especially for the job placementEnsure students are prepared for the program and especially for the job placement Supervise students’ progress at the placementSupervise students’ progress at the placement Communicate regularly with employers and studentsCommunicate regularly with employers and students Complete all evaluation and preparation as for a regular courseComplete all evaluation and preparation as for a regular course

Employer Responsibilities Ensure workplace safety for co-op studentsEnsure workplace safety for co-op students Provide training and supervisionProvide training and supervision Provide informal and formal evaluationProvide informal and formal evaluation Communicate regularly with student and teacherCommunicate regularly with student and teacher

Parent Responsibilities Arrange transportation to and from placement with the studentArrange transportation to and from placement with the student Discuss progress in class and in placement with studentDiscuss progress in class and in placement with student Help student determine career interests and educational plan for the futureHelp student determine career interests and educational plan for the future Communicate any concerns to the co-op teacherCommunicate any concerns to the co-op teacher

A few notes on safety Students will complete safety training during the in-class portion of co-op.Students will complete safety training during the in-class portion of co-op. If any issues present themselves in terms of feeling unsafe on the job, report them immediately to your teacher.If any issues present themselves in terms of feeling unsafe on the job, report them immediately to your teacher. If the student has a criminal record or any other problems in this area, it is important to discuss this with the teacher before the placement begins.If the student has a criminal record or any other problems in this area, it is important to discuss this with the teacher before the placement begins.

Student Results Transitions (Pathways)Transitions (Pathways)  University  NSCC  Apprenticeship  Other programs