"What's that About?" is a new weekly segment that will be written on this blog. It will explain an "Not so Known" area of the school. The first "What's that about?" is about KDSS's cooperative Education.
Cooperative Education provides students with the opportunity to gain first hand knowledge about specific careers through a work experience. The program consists of a classroom component and a workplace component. The Co-op program is planned to accommodate students and employer requirements.
The typical 2 credit program consists of 220 hours of work experience throughout the school year as well
as the in-school component. The program is usually every day for 3.5 hours at a workplace. Additional
credits may be achieved based on the number of hours a student works. In addition to the 2 credit package
the 4 credit package is also very popular. Students must complete daily work journals as well as
assignments throughout the semester. Co-op teachers as well as employers evaluate students.
Prerequisites:
students must provide their own transportation to their workplace
students must be 16 years of age or older before September 1 for some placements (e.g., construction) students should have a minimum of 16 credits
application process involves interviews with Co-op department and potential employer
all potential co-op students must complete a "Co-op package" prior to interviews, which includes an
application form, a resume and a cover letter
all Co-op placements are to be found by the Co-op department
Co-op applications are usually due during the course selection period
interviews will take place in April and May for both semesters of following year
all students will know where their Co-op placement is before they leave for the summer holidays
Bruce Power Cooperative Education
All applicants must be 16 years of age (18 for most areas). This is a 4 credit package.
Typical placements include: engineering, mechanical maintenance, fire prevention, radiation technology. The competitive application process includes an information session and an interview process.
This program is managed by a teacher outside of KDSS. For more information, contact the Guidance Office.
OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
Co-op students can enroll in this program and use their hours towards an apprenticeship in a trade. See the
Co-op department for more specific details.
If you are interested in being a part of this awesome program, head down to the co-op office and ask Ms. McIver and/or Mr. Yenssen for more information.
Cooperative Education provides students with the opportunity to gain first hand knowledge about specific careers through a work experience. The program consists of a classroom component and a workplace component. The Co-op program is planned to accommodate students and employer requirements.
The typical 2 credit program consists of 220 hours of work experience throughout the school year as well
as the in-school component. The program is usually every day for 3.5 hours at a workplace. Additional
credits may be achieved based on the number of hours a student works. In addition to the 2 credit package
the 4 credit package is also very popular. Students must complete daily work journals as well as
assignments throughout the semester. Co-op teachers as well as employers evaluate students.
Prerequisites:
students must provide their own transportation to their workplace
students must be 16 years of age or older before September 1 for some placements (e.g., construction) students should have a minimum of 16 credits
application process involves interviews with Co-op department and potential employer
all potential co-op students must complete a "Co-op package" prior to interviews, which includes an
application form, a resume and a cover letter
all Co-op placements are to be found by the Co-op department
Co-op applications are usually due during the course selection period
interviews will take place in April and May for both semesters of following year
all students will know where their Co-op placement is before they leave for the summer holidays
All applicants must be 16 years of age (18 for most areas). This is a 4 credit package.
Typical placements include: engineering, mechanical maintenance, fire prevention, radiation technology. The competitive application process includes an information session and an interview process.
This program is managed by a teacher outside of KDSS. For more information, contact the Guidance Office.
OYAP – Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
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If you are interested in being a part of this awesome program, head down to the co-op office and ask Ms. McIver and/or Mr. Yenssen for more information.
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