Experiential Learning
Cooperative Education
August 27, 2020
Co-operative Education is a learning partnership that provides high school students with valuable work experience while they are earning credits towards their graduation diploma.
Cooperative Education
What does it look like?
Cooperative Education is a learning partnership that provides high school students with valuable work experience while they are earning credits towards their graduation diploma. Cooperative Education involves both a classroom component and a work placement component.
This program is offered at both the WRDSB and the WCDSB.
What are the benefits?
Students
Experience the practical aspects of a job and the expectations of employers in a real work environment
Work in placements which best match your educational needs and interests
Integrate classroom theory and earn credits towards your diploma
Employers
Develop your future workforce
Promote yourself as an employer of choice
Enhance the personal and career development of young people in our community
How employers can learn more & get involved
Each school or school board can answer questions related to its particular program. Businesses can refer to the resources below to better understand the program and nearby schools they could contact.
WRDSB Co-op Employer Guide