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BLUEVALE CO-OP

BLUEVALE CO-OP. …TEST DRIVE YOUR FUTURE!. BLUEVALE CO-OP. Test Drive Your Future…. IN GRADE 11, 12 OR 12+  GAIN VALUABLE AND REAL WORK EXPERIENCE AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO EARN CREDITS DEVELOP MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS CAN BE USED AS A GROUP 1, 2 OR 3 CREDIT

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BLUEVALE CO-OP

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  1. BLUEVALE CO-OP …TEST DRIVE YOUR FUTURE!

  2. BLUEVALE CO-OP Test Drive Your Future… • IN GRADE 11, 12 OR 12+  • GAIN VALUABLE AND REAL WORKEXPERIENCE • AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO EARN CREDITS • DEVELOP MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS • CAN BE USED AS A GROUP 1, 2 OR 3 CREDIT • EASE THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK • HELPS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, MATURITY, SELF-ESTEEM, A STRONG WORK-ETHIC AND A FUTURE NETWORK OF CONTACTS • **A REQUIREMENT OF ANY SHSM PROGRAM AT BCI**

  3. BLUEVALE CO-OP How should you get started? FIRST, DECIDE ON A SUBJECT AREA WHERE YOU HAVE PARTICULAR STRENGTHS AND/OR INTERESTS… • THE ARTS • BUSINESS • COMPUTER STUDIES • ENGLISH • FAMILY STUDIES • GEOGRAPHY • HISTORY • LAW • MATH • MUSIC • PHYSICAL EDUCATION • SCIENCE • TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES

  4. BLUEVALE CO-OP NEXT, CONSIDER THE TYPE OF CO-OP JOB PLACEMENT THAT YOU’D LIKE TO EXPERIENCE… THE LIST OF JOB POSSIBILITIES IS STAGGERING! • EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT • GRAPHIC DESIGN & IMAGING • HAIR STYLING & AESTHETICS • FITNESS & TRAVEL • PHOTOGRAPHY & FASHION • RETAIL & CLERICAL • COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING • ENGINEERING & BROADCASTING • VETERINARY TECHNICIAN • FOOD SERVICES & SOCIAL WORK • VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION • OUTDOOR EDUCATION • NURSING HOMES & DAYCARE • AUTOMOTIVE & SMALL ENGINES • PHYSIO & MASSAGE THERAPY • POLICING & FIRE SAFETY …AND MANY, MANY, MANY MORE!

  5. SOME BLUEVALE STUDENTS AT WORK…

  6. BLUEVALE CO-OP SEVERAL SPECIALTY CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES EXIST AS WELL… • MILITIA CO-OP – receive basic training in the Canadian Armed Forces while earning 3 credits and getting paid! * must be 16 years old before course begins * * See Mr. Kemperman or Mr. Stemmler with questions * Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • OYAP – for those interested in starting an apprenticeship in any number of skilled trades (including EA, cook, truck and coach, auto technician, tool maker/general machinist). • Visit www.g0oyap.ca to find out more about the wide variety of OYAP and Dual Credit (offered through Conestoga College) possibilities and how to apply to the program on-line. • See your counsellor to apply! OYAP Questions? See your counsellor or Mr. Kemperman

  7. BLUEVALE CO-OP CO-OP SOUNDS PRETTY COOL… SO HOW DO I GET IN?? • Select ‘Other’ and then ‘COP300’ (if you’ll be in grade 11) or ‘COP400’ (if you’ll be in grade 12)on the MyWay website at course selection time. See Mr. Kemperman or your counsellor if you have questions. • Wait for your invitation to an information session in the early spring (usually first week of March) where you’ll be given your Co-op application package and more information. • Complete the package which consists of… • An application form • Two teacher reference forms • Completing an updated resume Then return it all to Mr. Kemperman in the Co-op Office (room 2114) by the due date • Wait for an interview notice. At the interview, you’ll meet with a Co-op teacher where you’ll discuss your job interests, school progress, commitment and attendance. NO APPLICATION? NO ACCEPTANCE!

  8. BLUEVALE CO-OP I’M STILL NOT SURE. HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE? • Talk to a Co-op teacher… • Mr. Kemperman is the Co-op Co-ordinator (OFFICE is 2114) • Mr. Stemmler or Mr. Pattison in the Technological Studies Department • Talk to your Career Studies teacher • Talk to your Counsellor • Talk to a current or past Co-op student • Attend the Co-op and OYAP Career Fair that takes place in January and in June

  9. BLUEVALE CO-OP ANY QUESTIONS?

  10. BLUEVALE CO-OP Invest wisely in your future… choose Bluevale Co-op.

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