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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION. WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE IT... Ms. Hall, Mr. Cook and Ms. Minos Co-op Office, Room 215. Co-op AND You. Allows you to get “real life” experience in the workplace Gives you an idea of what you want to do after high school Gives you hands-on learning
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CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE IT... Ms. Hall, Mr. Cook and Ms. Minos Co-op Office, Room 215
Co-op AND You • Allows you to get “real life” experience in the workplace • Gives you an idea of what you want to do after high school • Gives you hands-on learning • Helps you find out what a jobis really like • Find out what career opportunities are out there • EARN CREDITS!! (including Group 1,2,3) • Add the experience to your resume
Co-op AND You • Help you make decisions about your future • Give you something to look forward to…a change of school day pace, chance to try out a potential career, making good choices, a positive future • Co-op occupies two periods on your timetable and happens during the school day balancing your other classes and placement • An out of school learning opportunity, generally for half a day for the entire semester, enabling you to earn 2 credits • Can also do 4 credit program (entire school day)
Co-op…How do I take it? • Best to take in grades 11 and/or 12 • Every student is eligible to experience a career of his/her choosing • The online information tells you how to select the co-op course code (COP3X0 or COP4X0), to your selection list • Co-op teachers will contact you to talk about possible placement ideas before the school year ends • OR come visit us in the Co-op office Rm. 215