Cooperative Education

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CooperativeEducation

• Mr. C. Jakeman

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Co-Op Program Features

• Earn an academic credit
• Gain work experience in a career you choose (100
  hours)
• 25 hours of class time (1st aid, WHMIS,
  resume/cover letter skills and more)
• Single and double period scheduling is available

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• Typical Co-op placements involve working one full
  day a week.
• Students are excused from all classes the day
  they work. That leaves four school days with a
  study period.
• Co-op hours can be completed any time of the week
  (evenings, weekends, PD days)

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• See Mr. Jakeman for more information (office in
  Library).
• Application forms and information are also
  available in the Guidance Office.

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• Possible Co-Op Placements

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Mechanic/Automotive
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Police/RCMP
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Veterinary/Animal Care
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Education
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Medical Careers
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Culinary Arts
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Skilled Trades
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Skilled Trades
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Other Placements

• Technology/Computer
• Environmental careers
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Finance
• Army/Navy/Coastguard
• And Many More.

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Many ways to do a Co-Op

• Full year
• Single semester
• Independent
• Summer
• Have two blocks or a single block in your
  schedule for work placement

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Single Period Example
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
Co-Op Period 4 Period 2 Period 3
Period 2 Period 3 Co-Op Period 4
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
Period 3 Co-Op Period 4 Period 2
Period 4 Period 2 Period 3 Co-Op
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Double Period Example
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri
Co-Op Period 4 Co-Op Period 3
Co-Op Period 3 Co-Op Period 4
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
Period 3 Co-Op Period 4 Co-Op
Period 4 Co-Op Period 3 Co-Op
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Did You Know?

• Many students are hired by the community host
  after the 100 hours are complete
• Co-Op makes your resume more complete in a very
  competitive job market (20 unemployment rate for
  your age group)
• Free First Aid Safety Training

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So what are you waiting for?Test drive a
career and earn a full academic credit!Talk to
your teachers, Guidance Councillors or students
who have experienced the program