Subject-based Co-op
The Cooperative Education Program integrates classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace. Co-op is based on a partnership between the school, a business or community organization and involves the participation of students, teachers and the workplace. It is a credit-earning program. Cooperative Education programming is the foundation to many specialized programs such as: Militia, Dual Credit, OYAP and Accelerated OYAP.
Each student is supported throughout the process by a dedicated Co-op teacher and a workplace mentor, who work together to create a personalized learning plan tailored to the student’s goals and placement environment. Students build resumes, strengthen employability skills, and network with professionals in their chosen fields, leaving the program better prepared for post-secondary education and the workforce.
Some Subject-based Co-op Fields:
- Accounting/Finance
- Architecture
- Business Administration
- Computer (hardware/software)
- Dentistry
- Fitness/Wellness
- Marketing
- Medical
- Nursing/PSW
- Law
- Pharmacy
- Recreation
- Teaching
- Veterinary
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP offers Ontario students the opportunity to train as apprentices while completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The program encourages students to consider career choices in the skilled trades, a sector which is experiencing rapid growth in employment and job satisfaction.
Dual Credit: OYAP
Dual Credit Programs and Dual Credit Accelerated OYAP allow students, while they are still in Secondary School, to take college or apprenticeship courses that count towards both the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or an apprenticeship certification.
Co-op for Construction SHSM
The Construction SHSM is a specialized program that allows students to focus their learning on the Construction Sector. It also assists in their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Successful SHSM students a SHSM Red Seal embossed on their OSSD and an official SHSM Record documenting the SHSM credits earned, and the Construction certifications and training received, as a part of their SHSM.
Co-op for Business SHSM
The Business SHSM is a specialized program that allows students to focus their learning in the Business Sector. It also assists in their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Successful SHSM students a SHSM Red Seal embossed on their OSSD and an official SHSM Record documenting the SHSM credits earned, and the Business certifications and training received, as a part of their SHSM.
Co-op for Health and Wellness SHSM
The Health and Wellness SHSM is a specialized program that allows students to focus their learning in the Health Sector. It also assists in their transition after graduation to apprenticeship training, college, university or the workplace. Successful SHSM students a SHSM Red Seal embossed on their OSSD and an official SHSM Record documenting the SHSM credits earned, and the Business certifications and training received, as a part of their SHSM.
Militia Cooperative Education
Militia Co-op students become active members of the Canadian Armed Forces and receive their basic training at the Aurora Armories. Students receive a salary, plus four high school credits and have the opportunity to enlist either full-time or stay on as a summer recruit in the Armed Forces.
Militia Co-op runs only Semester two and is a full day experience.