What is Cooperative Education (Co-op)? 

Cooperative Education is a ministry-approved program that allows students to earn secondary school credits while completing a work placement. The program consists of a co-op course monitored by a cooperative education teacher, a related curriculum course in any subject and a work placement. 

Students can apply two co-op credits towards their compulsory high school graduation requirements, with no limit on earning optional co-op credits. Co-op placements are arranged for students by their secondary school and must follow Ministry of Education policy and guidelines. 

Who is it for? 

Co-op programs are for secondary students who are heading for apprenticeship, college, university or the workplace. 

Key benefits of co-op programs 

Co-op students have the opportunity to: 

Experience hands-on learning 

“Test-drive” career options 

See the relevance of their classroom learning 

Earn credits through workplace experience 

Develop the essential skills and habits required in the workplace 

Gain valuable work experience that will help build a resumé for postsecondary programs and future employment. 

Harold Vanderveen Kemerink Farms 

Jared Tepper  Skymark Woodworking

Princess Shirley Champs Sports 

Matthew Bihnan Co-operators Insurance 

Josh Beitz  Top Lift  

Jacob Satino  Ozz Electric    

Danielle Wells  The Salvation Army 

Noah Clauser  Sinking Ship Entertainment

Paul Jondy  Pro Auto Body  

Taylor Perkins  Tall Pines Montessori  

Aysha Mantilla Theatre Orangeville