Looking to earn 2, 3, or even 4 high school credits while gaining valuable workplace experience?
If so, the Evening Cooperative Education program at the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is perfect for you!
High School Students:
High school students can earn co-op credits for their SHSM and gain experience outside of the school day through the Ontario Cooperative Education program. This program provides hands-on experience in real-world work environments while earning credits towards your diploma. Students will develop valuable skills, knowledge, and habits that support their education and career planning. They must secure a safe placement where they can explore interests, apply classroom learning, and gain career insights. Parents can rest assured that their children will receive guidance and support from both teachers and placement supervisors, ensuring a meaningful and productive experience.
Adult Education:
Cooperative Education combines classroom learning with workplace experience, tailored to suit adult learners' strengths, interests, and needs, enhancing their future preparation. Earn credits by completing 110 hours of workplace experience with your current employer or a chosen placement. Receive pre-employment training and regular in-person or virtual support!
How to Register:
- High School Students: Visit your guidance counsellor to register for night school co-op.
- Adult Learners (18+ and not attending high school): Provide a copy of your transcript from your last attended school and proof of residency during registration.
Note: The evening cooperative education program is currently not accepting new students.
Please see the brochure below for more information!
Call now to start planning and achieving your goals today!
An apprenticeship is a pathway and method of training that is hands-on. You learn on the job from people who know the job and get paid to learn your job. Most apprenticeships are between 3 to 5 years, requiring in-school training and completion of a provincial examination to receive their Certificate of Qualifications.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) provides a way for you to begin your apprenticeship training on the job while meeting high school diploma requirements through cooperative education.
OYAP is a specialized program that enables full-time students to explore careers in the skilled trades while earning valuable workplace experience in an occupation that requires apprenticeship as you work towards your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. You may be officially registered as an apprentice in your trade area (Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development) and begin your post-secondary apprenticeship training program at a partnering college or training delivery agent.
To be eligible for OYAP, applicants must:
- be at least 16 years old;
- have completed 16 credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) prior to starting the program;
- be enrolled as a full-time student during the program through the CDSBEO School of Alternative and Continuing Education in a Cooperative Education program;
- be working towards the completion of all OSSD requirements
Please visit here for more information about our board OYAP program or contact Dan Lortie for more information at 613-933-1720 ex 3031,
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We have apprenticeship partnerships with Seaway Valley Meat Cutting Institute in Cornwall (AdultEd-meatcuttingPOSTER8.5×11) and Elegance College for Hairstyling (AdultEd-hairstylingPOSTER8.5×11)