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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. Integrated Courses Offered
Business Computing Application
Computer Programming
Psychology and Accounting

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

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

15. 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