COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AT SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AT SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL
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WHAT IS CO-OP?

• A unique learning experience
• Extends classroom learning into business,
  industry, and the community
• Opportunity to experience the workplace
• Helps you to make informed decisions about
  post-secondary futures and beyond
• Increases self-knowledge while developing
  valuable transferable skills

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Megan at Newmarket Animal Hospital
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A SEMESTER OF CO-OP INCLUDES

• Pre-Placement
• Experiential Learning
• Integration

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Hana at Cassidy's
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PRE-PLACEMENT

• Job-readiness skills
• Health and Safety Training
• Confidentiality and the right to privacy
• Work ethics and the responsible use of
  information technology
• Young Worker Safety Awareness Program
• The history and role of labour unions

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Pre-employment
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INTEGRATION

• Reflecting on and analyzing placement experiences
• Reinforcing job skills theory acquired in the
  classroom and skills, techniques, and principles
  learned at the placement
• Accessing related career information
• Changing role of men and women
• Issues relating to human rights, discrimination,
  harassment, and disability

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Andrea at L.H. Palmer Designs
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Kristina at Carmichaels
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

• Students must complete 110 hours for each
  cooperative education credit earned
• 2 credit students must earn a minimum of 192
  hours at placement
• 3 credit students 288 hours
• 4 credit students 400 hours

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Julia at College Manor Vet
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Kirsten at Cardinal Golf Club
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Kallie at Bradford School of Dance
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Matthew at Hop Hill Stable
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Bianca at Cachet
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PLACEMENTS

• Elementary School
• Day Care
• Security
• Auto Service
• Hairdressing
• Vet Clinic
• Restaurant
• Business
• Fashion
• Human Resources

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Shanleigh at St. Nick's
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Jonathan at Buttonville Airport
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Jessica at the Bay
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HOW CO-OP IS SCHEDULED

• 2 cr am 2 cr pm 3cr am 3 cr pm 4 cr
• P1 Co-op English Co-op English
  Co-op
• P2 Co-op Art Co-op Co-op Co-op
• P3 English Co-op Co-op Co-op Co-op
• P4 Art Co-op English Co-op
  Co-op

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Chris at East Gwillimbury Fire
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ACCELERATED PROGRAMS

• Construction Trades Residential Construction
• Automotive Service/Truck and Coach Technician
• Cook
• Drywall Finishers and Applicator
• Early Childhood Education
• Electrician
• General Carpenter
• Horticulture Technician/Landscaper
• Plumber
• Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC)Precision
  Machining

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Sean at Northridge Electrical
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Chris at Universal Contracting
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Mike at Cachet
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Ethan at Pfaff
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Joe at Waits Bathroom Plus
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COMPETETIVE PLACEMENTS

• York Regional Police
• Militia
• Rogers Television
• Hospitals
• Major Hotels
• East Gwillimbury Fire
• York Region Abuse Program

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Ray at Rogers Television
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WHY TAKE CO-OP

• You can earn credits while working in a placement
• You gain valuable job experience to put on your
  resume
• You will be able to network for part-time or
  summer job opportunities
• You will have the opportunity to get a letter of
  recommendation or reference for future jobs
• Confirm post-secondary direction
• You can test drive a career you might want to
  pursue in the future

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