DR. JOHN M. DENISON S.S. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

1. DR. JOHN M. DENISON S.S.COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Kelsey’s

2. What is Co-operative Education? • Unique educational program • In-class sessions • Practical experience in the workplace • Involves the student, teacher, and placement supervisor • Earn high school credits

3. Can a Co-op Credit Count Towards a Compulsory Credit? • You can count 2 co-op credits towards your 18 compulsories! • Any other co-op credits go towards your 12 electives New Electric

4. Co-op credits are always offered at the ... Teddy Bear’s Picnic • Open level • College level • M level • University level

5. Benefits for the Students • Hands-on experience • Develop maturity and self-confidence • Develop employability skills • Explore a career • Networking opportunities • Earn high school credits Newmarket Dental Care

6. Co-op Admission Requirements • Grade 11 or 12 • Completed Co-op application • Attendance/punctuality • Interview • Permission of parent • Commitment to program Clock Tower Inn Retirement Residence

7. Co-operative Education Program • Pre-placement classes- 9 days • Integration classes - every other Monday • Work placement: 2 credits - 3 hours per day 3 credits – 4.5 hours per day 4 credits - 6 hours per day

8. Co-op students can work? Holland Landing Animal Hospital • In the mornings • All day long • In the afternoons • All of the above

9. A Typical 2 Credit Co-op Day Sample Schedule Period 1 - English Period 2 - Math Period 3 - Lunch/Travel time Period 4 - Co-op Placement Period 5 - Co-op Placement (or the reverse) Alexander Muir Public School

10. A Typical 4 Credit Co-op Day Get to your placement directly from your house Length of work day dependent on your employer Go home straight from your placement Skilled Trades need 4 credits Major Mack Electrical

11. Co-op students are evaluated based on... • How they work at their placements • How they work during in-school sessions • Both 1 and 2

12. Course Evaluation Semester Work: • Assignments • Journals • Tests • Employer Evaluation Summative Work: • Employer Evaluation • Portfolio • Final Written Reflection Team Building Activity

13. Types of Co-op Programs • Based on students interests. Some specialty include: • Militia • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • Accelerated OYAP • Summer Co-op • International Co-op • High Performance Athlete Shoppers Drug Mart Shopper’s Drug Mart

14. Geek Power – Web Design

15. Spoke O Motion

16. Paint and Decorating – Home Depot

17. Girls Inc.

18. Teacher’s Assistant

19. Militia

20. The Era Banner

21. Jardin Design Group Inc.

22. Shoppers Drug Mart

23. K9-5 Doggie Day Care

24. O.Y.A.P. stands for... • Ontario Youth Academic Program • Ontario Young Amnesty Professionals • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

25. You can begin apprenticeship training... • After graduation • While still in high school

26. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • Promote careers in the skilled trades for high school students • Grade 11 and/or 12 • Begin apprenticeship training while still in high school

27. Services: Cook Baker Hairstylist* Child & Youth Worker Early Childhood Education Appliance Service Technician IT Technician Network Cabling Specialist Transportation: Automotive Service Technician* Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer* Automotive Painter Motorcycle Mechanic* Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Truck and Coach Technician* Skilled Trades

28. Manufacturing: Tool and Die Maker Industrial Electrician Industrial Millwright Machinist Mould Maker Industrial Woodworker Construction: Brick and Stone Mason Electrician* General Carpenter Painter and Decorator Plumber* Refrigeration and Air Conditioning* Sheet Metal Worker* Skilled Trades

29. Euro Cars

30. Moppett School Day Care

31. Steve C. Robinson Woodworking

32. Bramden Precision CNC Machining

33. Accelerated OYAP • 4 co-op credits • Level 1 Apprenticeship certification from a college or training centre • 2nd semester of final year • Amazing opportunity! Humber College, Toronto

34. Programs Available • General Carpenter Local 27 Training Centre • Electrician Humber College • Plumber Humber College • Cook Humber College • Early Childhood Education Seneca (King Campus) • Automotive Service Technician Centennial College

35. Local 27 Carpenters’ Union

36. Local 27 – Carpenters’ Union

37. High Performance Athlete • 2 credits over course of full school year • Open to grade 9-12 who are competing at the provincial, national and international level • Must apply • Acceptance is based on # of hours of training, level of competition, training season and needs of students • Students must be independent learners as course is accessed through an on-line Moodle • If interested contact Mrs. Cheruttiin Co-op Office, Room 305

38. Rhythmic Gymnastic

39. HockeyAurora Tigers Junior A

40. Militia Co-op • Earn 4 credits • Offered only in 2nd semester in Toronto • A joint program between the Canadian Forces/Reserves and the school board • Must complete Medical/Fitness/Aptitude Test

44. International Co-op takes place in... • Mexico • Honduras • Ecuador

45. International Co-op(ICE) Ecuador • 6 credits • 14 weeks in Ecuador • Spanish language immersion • Host family living • Placements in agriculture, community development, education, small business, or social work

46. Colin Engel 2003 Ecuador Co-op Placement: Farming and Education

47. Shannon Ritchie 2004 Ecuador: Home for the Elderly

48. Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Hospitality, Business, Construction and Environment • Students take a bundle of courses • 2 co-op credits • Certifications • “Reach Ahead” opportunities • Available for students in all streams i.e. University, Workplace, College and Apprenticeship Cobs Bread, Newmarket

49. If I’m interested in Co-op I should: • During course selections sign up on Career Cruising for a 2 or 4 credit Co-op • Obtain Co-op application from Room 305. Complete it and return by due date • Wait to hear from Co-op with your interview time

50. Who do I contact if I have any questions? Co-operative Education Department Room 305