What is Cooperative Education?
- A unique educational program that integrates classroom course expectations with practical experience in the workplace
- A full semester planned learning experience for which credits are earned
Why Take Co-op
- Make informed educational/career decisions
- Co-op provides An ‘edge’ over others entering the workforce, apprenticeships, college, and university
- Develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes through hands-on experience
- Develop maturity and self-confidence
- Develop | strengthen employability skills
- Gain valuable work experience and networking opportunities
- Earn credits
Types of Cooperative Education Programs at Richmond Green
- Subject-based Co-op
- Militia Co-op: semester two only
- Ontario Youth Apprenticeship: OYAP
- SHSM: Construction | Health and Wellness | Business
- HPA: High Performance Athlete Co-op
Subject-based Co-op Fields
- Accounting/Banking/Finance
- Business
- Dentistry
- Entertainment
- Health Care & Fitness
- Law/Enforcement
- Recreation
- Computers
- Teaching
- Veterinary
How Do I Sign Up For Co-op?
- In February: during course selection week
- Indicate Co-op on your course selection sheet and complete the on-line Application during this time
- At the end of March or early April we will call you down to review the type of placement you would like for your Co-op
Co-op Courses
Learn more about the Co-op courses offered at Richmond Green SS.
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