PETHS Co-Op Presentation 2015

1. Co-operative Education
A way of learning outside the
classroom, allowing students to
work in their field of interest,
while earning one to four high
school credits.

2. Who can take co-op?
 Grade 11 or 12 students
 Students in all pathways
Apprenticeship
College
University
Workplace

3. How many credits can you earn?
 Co-op can be...
 1 credit (gr. 12 TA program)
 2 credit (morning or afternoon co-op)
 4 credit (full day co-op)

4. What do you need to graduate?
18 compulsory credits
4 credits in English; 3 credits in mathematics; 2 credits in science; 1 credit in Canadian history; 1
credit in Canadian geography; 1 credit in the arts; 1 credit in health and physical education; 1
credit in French as a second language; 0.5 credit in career studies; 0.5 credit in civics
Plus one credit from each of the following groups:
GROUP 1: additional credit in English, or French as a second language, or a Native
language, or a classical or an international language, or social sciences and the
humanities, or Canadian and world studies, or guidance and career education, or
cooperative education**
GROUP 2: 1 additional credit in health and physical education, or the arts, or business
studies, or cooperative education*
GROUP 3: 1 additional credit in science, or technological education, or
cooperative education*
In addition to the compulsory credits, students must complete:
✓ 12 optional credits ✓ 40 hours of community involvement ✓ the provincial literacy requirement
* A maximum of 2 credits in cooperative education can count as compulsory credits.

5. Program Structure
 Pre-Placement
 Job Readiness
 Health & Safety
 Employment Laws
 Work Placement
 110 hours per credit earned spent at work site
 Monitoring teacher visits throughout semester
 Evaluation at workplace counts for 35% of mark with input from
supervisor through Personalized Placement Learning Plan
 Integration
 Reflection
 Workplace Issues
 Projects

6. Sample Schedule
For two credit co-op, it is either in the MORNING…
Period 1 – Co-op
Period 2 – Co-op
Period 3 – Lunch
Period 4 – Class (ex. English)
Period 5 – Class (ex. Biology)

7. …or the AFTERNOON, in which case your timetable
would look something like this…
Period 1 – Law
Period 2- French
Period 3 – Lunch
Period 4 – Co-op
Period 5 – Co-op

8. University Bound?
 Co-op credits DO NOT count as one of the 6
U/M credits to get into University
 They DO count towards your compulsory credits
 It helps those applying for professional programs
 Vet , lawyer, dentist, medicine, social work, etc
 It allows you to test these careers before making
the financial commitment

9. College Bound?
 Co-op enhances applications to college programs,
especially those that require:
 an interview
 a portfolio
 an audition
 experience
 Examples: journalism, radio & TV, ECE, Graphic Arts,
Interior design, social work, paramedic, vet technician,
photography, theatre arts, music, dental assistant . .

10. Workplace Bound?
 Get started on a career now…
 Allows for experience in a
supportive environment
 Through Co-op, many
students are hired by their
placements

11. Pursuing Skilled Trades?
 Start by taking co-op in a trade area of interest:
 Construction (Mason, Millwright, Electrician, Carpenter,
Ironworker, Painter, Plumber, Heating & A/C, Sheet Metal
worker… )
 Industrial (Machinist, Sheet Metal Worker, Cabinet Maker,
Mould Maker, Printer Technician, Tool & Die. . .)
 Motive Power (Auto Service Technician, Auto Body, farm
equipment mechanic, motorcycle mechanic, …)
 Service Trades (Baker, Cook, Hairstylist, Horticulturist, Radio
& TV Service Technician…)

12. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program (OYAP)
 Opportunity for students to
explore and gain skills in
apprenticeship occupations
 Students can start their
apprenticeship while in co-op
 Co-op hours count toward
apprenticeship hours
 Accelerated OYAP & Dual Credits

13.  A Grade 11 or 12 subject credit will be linked
to the type of co-op placement
 The co-op credits earned are academically
based…
Connecting to the Curriculum

14. Sciences
Paediatrician’s Office
Dentistry
Naturopathy…

15. Pet Care
Veterinarian Assistant

16. •Pharmacy
•Medical Lab
•Hospital

17. •Physiotherapy
•Environmental
Science

18. Family Studies
•Cook
•Pastry Chef

19. Hairdresser, Cosmetician

20. Visual Arts
•Fred Varley
Art Gallery
•Graphic Arts
•T-Shirt
Design

21. Math / Physics/Technology
Auto Service
Technician
Apprentice

22. Electrician

23. Carpentry
Plumber


24. Sheet Metal Worker/HVAC Service

25. Math / Physics / Computer Engineering
Engineering:
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Computer
etc.

26. History
•Textile Museum of
Canada
•Markham Museum
•Teacher Assistant

27. Law
Law Office, Courts, Legal Clinics

28. Business
•Accounting
•Marketing
•Human Resources
•Financial Planning
•Mortgage Broker

29. Comm Tech
TV/ Video
Production

30. Computer Science
•Software developer
•Computer technician
•IT services

31. Teacher’s Assistant

32. Other Co-op Experiences
 SUMMER CO-OP in COSTA RICA
 2-credit package
 Students eligible after grade 10
 Earn two (2) high school co-op credits
 Spend one (1) week in Canada and three (3) weeks in Costa
Rica, Central America … in July
 Minimum 15 years of age / completion of Grade 10
 See flyers for information meetings
 If interested visit the following website
 www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/ice , or
 Contact Kelly LeBlanc (teacher at Milliken Mills H.S.) at
kelly.leblanc@yrdsb.edu.on.ca or 905-477-0072 ext. 193

33. Other Co-op Experiences
 INTERNATIONAL CO-OP in Ecuador
 ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
 6-credit package (including 3 U credits)
 Pre-requisites: Spanish; Gr.11 English (UorM); Cndn &
World Studies OR Social Science & Humanities
 Offered in 2nd semester only and attend host school
(Thornlea) in 2nd semester
 Register THIS year for NEXT year’s program
 If interested visit the following website
 www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/ice , or
 Contact Mr. Peacock at 905-Thornlea S.S. 905-889-9696 ext. 337

34. Other Co-op Experiences
 offered in 2nd semester only
 must be a full day co-op
 students are selected by the
Canadian Armed Forces
MILITIA CO-OP

35. But there’s more and more
compelling research and
evidence to support these
programs…

36. Ontario’s Skills Gap (The Conference Board of Canada)
 Survey of 1,538 Ontario employers –
covering over 760,000 employees
 Completed to find out what
occupations, skills, and credentials
employers require to bridge skills gaps
 23 occupations show evidence of
shortages, mainly in high-skill
areas (including some areas of
business, finance, and
administration; natural and
applied sciences and health
occupations)

42. Benefits of Co-op
 Earn 2 to 4 high school credits
 Reinforces pathway decisions
 Develop contacts and provides references in
your field of interest
 Develop self confidence
 Provides valuable work experience and
helps close the SKILLS GAP
 Complete program requirements for SHSM

43. Steps to take. . .
 Choose Co-op on Career Cruising
 Pick up application package from the Co-op office
 Return application to Co-op office
 Attend interview with Co-op teacher (invited via
through homeroom)

44. Co-op Education
is for everyone!

45. And if YOU own a business or
work in Markham…
You too can offer an opportunity for a co-op student to:
• Obtain new skills
• Be a productive team member
• Experience a career field
• Add to their growth and maturity
• Bring fresh ideas to your organization
• And, PERHAPS help YOU close your skills gap…
Contact Jennifer Black in the co-op office at ext. 370
THANK YOU!