Co-Operative Education Teachers Ms T. McFadden Ms K. Rego Look for us in the Student Services office

What pathway are you in? I plan to go directly to Work after high school I plan to go into an Apprenticeship…. I plan to go to College…. I plan to go to University… No matter what pathway you are in….you will all end up in the same place… a workplace….

You’ve heard the saying….. You need experience to get a job…. You need a job to get experience….. So…..co-op will give you that experience

Why Take Co-op? To learn life skills – for interest To “test drive” a career – check it out To gain “hands-on” experience To observe and work with experts and professionals using top quality equipment To acquire contacts for future employment NO EXAM and NO TEXTBOOKS!! To gain experience in the “real world” To work at quality places that are not hiring

Pre-placement First 3 weeks of the semester, all students attend co-op class each day to prepare for the workplace by covering these topics: Health and Safety Resume and interview strategies Essential workplace skills Self-assessment questionnaires Human Rights legislation Employment, Union and Labour law Ethics and Confidentiality

Workplace Component Students attend a workplace Monday to Friday Students attend co-op class every other Monday Number of hours per day at the workplace depends on the number of credits to be earned 2 credits = 3.5 hours per workday 3 credits = 5 hours per workday 4 credits = 7 hours per workday

Co-op Differences 2 Credit Can take 2 other morning classes Co-op class every other Monday 3 Credit Can take one or no other class Co-op class every other Monday 4 Credit No other classes – student goes directly to placement Co-op class every other Monday 3.5 Hours at Co-op per day per week 5 Hours at Co-op per day per week 7 Hours at Co-op per day per week

What’s a Placement? A placement is the company, business or organization that accepts a co-op student Students attend interviews with the supervisor Students are not paid for their work – they earn credits instead Some placements are found by the student Some are from our previous contacts Some are found through the internet Co-op teachers conduct a “Placement Assessment Survey” to ascertain the suitability of the workplace

Teacher Monitoring Throughout the semester, your co-op teacher attends the workplace for a variety of reasons: Check on student progress Review health and safety of the student Watch a task performed by the student Discuss progress with student and employer Review logs and workplace skills learned Update Personalized Placement Learning Plan Support student learning at the placement

Common Placements Auto service technician Hair styling Cook/chef ECE (daycare and elementary schools) Retail stores Electrician, plumber, HVAC, carpentry Elderly care Dentist/law office Graphic arts Medical office assistant Banking or accounting Security Vet assistant Computer technician Auto detailing Cosmetology/make-up

…more Placements these involve special applications: Hospitals – Credit Valley/Trillium Rogers TV Salt & Light Catholic TV Peel Police Mississauga News journalism Donato Salon & Spa Canadian Forces Keaton Centre: trades (electrical, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing)

Dual Credits and Co-op Earn college and high school credits AT THE SAME TIME!! “hands on” classes with other high school students 1 or 2 days of the week!! Attend co-op rest of the week Transportation tickets are provided!! No cost for Tuition or textbooks – both are provided!! What a great way to start your college education

Some of the Dual Credits ECE – Early Childhood Education Art and Artists Sociology of Sports Social Psychology Introduction to Spa Management Introduction to Business Introduction to Cdn Criminal Justice (Police) World Destinations – Travel and Tourism

… more Dual Credits Esthetics (hand, nails and foot care) Exploring the Arts Introduction to Industrial Trades Introduction to Construction Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Welding Precision Machining; reading Blueprints Chemistry and the Environment …for more information, see a Co-op teacher

Level 1 Apprenticeship OYAP Begin your apprenticeship training in these occupations: Auto Service Technician Baker General Carpentry Construction and Maintenance Electrician Cook Plumbing Refrigeration A/C Systems Mechanic …for more information see a Co-op teacher

Sports SHSM Specialized program with specific courses Focus is on careers relating to sports Must take 2 credit co-op involving sports Sport Retail stores Fitness Centres Teaching sports Recreation Centres Sports Arenas Sports Clubs

Green Industries SHSM Specialized program with specific courses in landscaping, horticulture, floristry, forestry Must take 2 credit co-op relating to Green Industries: Retail Nurseries or Seasonal departments Landscaping Landscape architect Florists Pool companies Arborist and Tree Service

On your option sheet choose: Coop 2 or Coop 3 or Coop 4 Any 2 co-op credits will meet Group 1,2,3 of your options