Cooperative Education is an experiential method of learning that gives students an opportunity to work outside the school while earning secondary school credits. Cooperative Education combines a subject studied in school (1 credit) with a job placement out of school (2 to 4 credits). For example, if a student has taken or is taking grade 11 or 12 U/C biology, he/she may then work in a biology-related career, such as at a hospital or vet clinic, earning 2 biology co-op credits for the semester. Cooperative Education allows students to explore a career of interest, develop job skills, obtain career-related practical experience, gather references for a resume and develop attitudes necessary for success in the workplace.
Benefits of Co-op
Develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes through hands-on experience
Explore a career in order to make informed educational and career decisions
Develop maturity and self-confidence
Strengthen employability skills
Gain valuable work experience
Networking opportunities
Earn credits
See the Co-op Courses Available at Woodbridge College
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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is designed for students who wish to pursue a skilled trade while meeting the academic requirements to graduate secondary school. Students may enroll in OYAP in grade 11 and may continue with OYAP in grade 12. Students may be asked to already have a placement and a supervisor willing to take them on as an apprentice in trade areas that are highly regulated. There are more than 150+ skilled trades to choose from!
Benefits of OYAP
Allows you to explore the skilled trades
Allows you to log hours required for the trade as a registered apprentice
Increase awareness of workplace demands
Develops specialized and transferable skills
Increases safety awareness
Builds a network for future employment
Opens the door to entrepreneurial opportunities
Earn credits
Accelerated OYAP
This co-op program is offered to students in their last year of secondary school who have acquired at least 26 of the 30 credits required to graduate high school. Students work in a skilled trade while obtaining their level 1 apprenticeship certification in the skilled trade at a designated college. Students who are highly focused are able to complete the secondary school co-op requirements in conjunction with the college requirements, and may benefit from these reach-ahead opportunities. Students must be in good academic standing and have excellent attendance and punctuality to be considered.
Accountant | Business Management | Electrical Wholesaler | Gaming Designer | Personal Trainer | Real Estate Administration/Broker |
Advertising | Chef | Electrician | Hair Stylist | Pharmacist | Retail (Various Areas) |
Aesthetician
| Chiropractor | Elementary School Teacher | Health Care Provider | Photographer | Sports Medicine |
Architect
| Daycare Teacher | Fashion Merchandising | Lawyer | Physiotherapy | Veterinarian |
Auto Body Technician | Dentist | Film Production | Marketer | Plumber | Video Editor |
Automotive Service Technician | Dog Groomer | Food Preparation | Militia | Police (Community Safety Village-York Region) | Website Designer |
Community Placement Coordinator
Ms. C. Bazzo-Spiteri