Adult, Alternative & Continuing Education

Co-Operative Education Program

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Why Co-operative Education?

·         Earn credits toward graduation

·         Gain Canadian work experience

·         Use your Co-op credits as compulsory credits

·         Build your self-esteem

·         Update your communication and employability skills

·         Test your potential career

·         Make new work contacts

·         Potential employment opportunity

Entrance Requirements

·         Up-to-date Resume

·         Grade 11 English (recommended)

·         Senior (Grade 11 or 12) credit related to you area of interest (i.e. accounting, computers, parenting, construction, etc.)

·         Wheable teacher recommendation form OR letter of reference from past/present employer, supervisor, or teacher

Work Load

·         1 credit: 12 – 15 hours per week at your placement

·         2 credit: 28 – 30 hours per week at your placement

·         Both 1 & 2 credit programs:

§  Pre-placement Unit Exercises

§  ISP and ISP presentation (study of worksite)

·         Integration Classes: 3 classes for 1 credit students; 5 classes for 2 credit students

Be prepared to make transportation, parking, and daycare arrangements to meet the needs of your co-op placement.

Available Work Placements

Although we have an excellent rapport with many of our past co-op employers – NO EMPLOYER is obligated to take a co-op student.  Adult co-op students are expected to assist with the placement process.  Students must keep an open mind about placements and be flexible about duties and the learning experience.  An initial meeting or interview with a potential employer is usually requested by the employer before being accepted to a work placement.

NOTE:  Some areas are difficult to find placements in (i.e. Accounting and some science fields) and these students will be required to participate more actively in locating suitable placements.

Co-op Intake Process

Interested students must attend an information session.  These sessions will be held in the Career Centre (Room A220) at the G.A. Wheable Centre for Adult Education.  Dates will be announced.

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