Co-operative Education

All forms of experiential learning are a valuable complement to students’ academic experience and preparation for the future.  When organized in a sequential fashion that meets career development needs, experiential learning can maximize student growth and development and should be encouraged.

Co-operative Education is a culmination of different types of experiential learning.  It is offered in the form of credit courses that are scheduled for one semester.  Co-op also includes such programs as OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) and SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major).

Co-operative Education is a planned learning experience for which credits are earned.  It integrates classroom theory and learning experiences at a workplace to enable students to apply and refine knowledge and skills acquired in a related curriculum course or a locally developed course. 

All Co-operative Education courses require the following:

• Application, interview,  counselling and screening process in order to determine suitability
• Personalized placement learning plan
• Earning of credits  (up to four per semester)
• Monitoring by Co-operative Education Teacher
• Integration classroom and workplace learning
• Involving Reflective Learning
• Involving Student Assessment
• Portfolio Development and Career Research

Past Placement Opportunities enjoyed by Ascension Students:

• Restaurants (Fast Food and Full Service)
• Elementary Schools, ECE Centres, Daycares
• Hospitals (All departments)
• Nursing Homes
• Hairstylists and Estheticians
• Fitness Centres
• Community Centres
• Trades—automotive, welding, plumbing, electrician
• Offices—law, architecture, radio and television (including production)
• Galleries
• Fashion and Design
• Security and Law Enforcement
• Military

If you are interested in a career and would like to try it out:  Speak with Mrs. Petrozzi or Mrs. Tarallo in the Co-op office (second floor)