SCWI - Grand Connections Amalgamation of 7 school boards and Conestoga College ITAL Funded by the Ministry of Education & Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities

College Co-operative Education Program This program is also know as: CCEP School to College Transition Program

CCEP rocks because FREE college course(s) tuition and related texts FREE city bus tickets or parking costs covered You become a Conestoga College ITAL student

Doon Campus, Kitchener Cambridge Campus Location of CCEP Doon Campus, Kitchener Cambridge Campus

Credits Available CCEP allows students to earn: College credits in one or two dual courses High school credit for each college course passed Two secondary Co-op credits

College Course Delivery Models Congregated Model - secondary students only Integrated or Top Up Model - both college & secondary students

Congregated Courses Offered Personal Support Worker Canadian Criminal Justice System Early Childhood Education Graphic Design

Integrated Courses Offered Business Computing Application Computer Programming Psychology and Accounting

College Course Timelines Congregated courses are typically 45 hours Some integrated courses are longer (e.g., computer programming) Three hours per week for 15 weeks

Co-op Timelines 3 weeks of pre-placement classes - 3 hours/day Integration class every second Friday am or pm after co-op placements start Co-op placement reflects students career interests

WCDSB Teacher Role – Co-op Teach the co-op pre-placement and develop a 5-month calendar for each student To assess and find co-op placements Teach integration lessons bi-weekly Monitor students

WCDSB Teacher Role – College Course Provide support - enhance language & writing skills Review study & note-taking skills with students Communicate/Advocate with college professors

Requirements for CCEP Program Have 26/27 secondary credits with compulsory credits completed (or have a plan) Enroll in the entire 3 or 4 credit package Demonstrate a mature attitude and commitment to completing the OSSD

Keys to Success Set Goals Be Disciplined Communicate & Self Advocate Get Organized Take Positive Risks

Application Process Complete Co-op Application Form Complete a Parent & Student Information Form Provide two teacher references Complete the Dual Credit course selection form Complete the Conestoga College registration form