Overview of the co-op program for Ontario high school students.

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The Cooperative
Education Program

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What is Co-op?
 The co-op program allows secondary school
students to earn credits while completing a work
placement.
 The program is made up of
- a co-op course monitored by a co-op teacher
- a related curriculum course in any subject
- a work placement

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 Students can apply 2 co-op credits towards their
compulsory graduation requirements, with no limit
on earning optional co-op credits
 co-op placements are arranged by their secondary
school and must follow Ministry of Education
policy and guidelines
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 the work placement runs from 110 – 440 hours over
several months or on alternate days throughout the
school year
 the placement is unpaid and allows the student to
earn credit(s) while applying classroom learning
to a specific job and exploring their career options
 co-op students work with a co-op teacher and a
placement supervisor to develop a personalized
learning plan

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Co-op courses include:
 a classroom component before, during and after
the placement
 a pre-placement orientation that includes
preparation for the workplace, health and safety,
workplace insurance, and the development of a
Personalized Placement Learning Plan
 a placement component

6. +The Personalized Placement Learning Plan
(PPLP)
 outlines the course of study for the placement and
the administrative information for the course
 identifies how the knowledge and skills from the
overall and specific expectations of the related
curriculum course will be applied and further
developed through the placement
 outlines the employer’s expectations
 outlines the expectations of the classroom
component of the course
 student goals

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What are the benefits of co-op?
students get the opportunity to:
 experience hands-on learning
 “test-drive” careers
 connect classroom learning to the “real world”
 earn credits through workplace experience
 gain valuable experience that will help build their
resume for post-secondary programs and
employment

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Where can I find info?
 All Ontario school boards offer co-op programs
 Contact your principal or Student Success Leader
 visit ontario.ca/student success
 see the Ministry policy document:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/curricul/secondary