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Business Studies and Cooperative Education @ Earl Haig Business skills. Analytical skills. Life skills. Michael Canzi ACL, Business Studies and Co-op m ichael.canzi@tdsb.on.ca. Business Studies Courses: Knowledge and Skills Progression. Grade 9 Info. & Comm. Tech. in Business (BTT1O1).
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Business Studies andCooperative Education@ Earl HaigBusiness skills. Analytical skills. Life skills. Michael Canzi ACL, Business Studies and Co-op michael.canzi@tdsb.on.ca
Business Studies Courses: Knowledge and Skills Progression Grade 9 • Info. & Comm. Tech. in Business (BTT1O1) Grade 10 • Intro. to Business (BBI2O1) • Theory • Real-world Application • Technology • Financial Literacy NEW! Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op
Why Take Business Studies Courses? 1.Real world experiential learning • focus on skills and activities similar to those seen in the business world • significant integration of case studies and projects 2.Experienced and knowledgeable teachers • all of our seven teachers have private industry experience ranging from two to fifteen years • three of seven teachers possess MBA degrees 3.School work efficiency • our computer courses can improve your productivity & effectiveness in the preparation of essays, reports, analysis and oral presentations applicable to your high school and post-secondary career success 4.Career opportunities • skills development for Co-op, part time and/or future employment success 5.Flexibility – jump in when you want in any grade! • only one of our courses - Grade 12 Accounting - has a prerequisite course; all others can fit into your timetable when you’re ready Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op
Why Take Business Studies Courses? 6.Discussion of business issues that affect our daily lives • Investigate/explore important issues such as impact of U.S. govt. policy, outsourcing/offshoring, international competition, Internet safety/security issues, ethical concerns, leadership, diversity, etc. 7.Build financial literacy • you’re going to have to fund your own retirement – we can help • develop financial confidence and knowledge to take control of your financial future 8.Immersion incurrent events and trends in business • understand business trends, such as globalization, free trade and the marketing importance of social media like Facebook and Twitter 9.Realcomputer usageand application • mastering powerful applications, not just games and web surfing… 10.Increase your success in Post-Secondary education! • stick with us and we’ll make your first year of Business/Commerce studies at University or College a breeze Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op
What Is Co-operative Education? Co-op is a work and study opportunity to: • earn credits outside the classroom through experiential learning • test-drive a career that interests the student • gain real work experience in our community • develop essential skills and habits required for success in any workplace environment Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op
What Types of Co-op Placements Are Available? Business (e.g. Accounting) Culinary Arts Computers/Technology Retail …and many more, just ask us! • Education • Health Care • Trades/Auto • Arts related • Law related Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op
The Co-op Process • Any grade 11 or 12 student at Earl Haig can take Co-op (possibly grade 10 depending on age) • University bound students - best time to take Co-op is in Gr 11 • September is spent preparing the Co-op students for their placement and interviewing for job positions • Students then spend the rest of the year working at the job placement during the allocated Co-op periods on their timetable • One Wednesday a month they come back to Earl Haig to share their experiences and gain valuable job skills • A Co-op teacher will visit them on a regular basis and monitor progress with both the student and their work site supervisor Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op
Co-op Options for the School Year 1)4-Credit Options • Full Day (Day 1/3 or Day 2/4), or • Every morning, or • Every afternoon 2)2-Credit Options • Morning (Day 1/3 or Day 2/4) • Afternoon (Day 1/3 or Day 2/4) • Apprenticeship training - OYAP Program Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op
What Are The Benefits of Taking Co-op? • Try out a career before choosing your post secondary or workplace direction • Gain valuable work experience that will help to build a resumé for postsecondary programs and/or future employment opportunities • Leverage the student’s interest in experiential learning rather than the regular classroom • Networking opportunities; mentors; references • Learn about other careers while at the placement as well as in class from their classmates • Earn 2 or 4 credits towards their diploma, and these credits can fulfill their Group 1, 2, and 3 requirements Michael Canzi, ACL of Business Studies and Co-op