Cooperative Education Summer Program

Registration: April 4 - May 17, 2024

OCDSB Students: Contact your Guidance Counsellor regarding the registration process

1. All OCDSB students registered in a SHSM program must provide additional information; upon receipt of the registration, an Additional Information Google form will be emailed to the Guidance Counsellor.
   
   All Other (Non-OCDSB) Students: Please complete the following form to request to register: 2024 OCDSB Summer Co-operative Education Registration Form.
   
   
2.  All Non-OCDSB students will be required to provide the following documents to the Continuing Education department:

• You will be required to upload a file or a picture of your supporting document(s) (Ex: Transcript, Credit Counselling Summary, Credit Status Sheet).  Your uploaded document(s) must include your full name.
• Students registered in a SHSM program must provide additional information.
• Proof of Status in Canada. You will be required to upload a file or a picture of your supporting document(s).  (Ex: Birth certificate, Passport, PR card, Immigration documentation, etc)
• Proof of Residence in Ontario.  You will be required to upload a file or a picture of your supporting document(s).  (Ex: Rental/Lease/Purchase of Sale agreement, current property tax statement, current utility bill (Hydro, Gas, phone, Internet provider), Home insurance policy, Car insurance policy, Bank statement, etc. Note: We are unable to accept a Driver’s License as proof of Ontario Residence.

Student fees are required for:

• International students (must be living in Ontario in order to participate in this program)
• Students residing outside of Ontario at the time of registration.

The fee for a Summer School credit is $500.00 + 3% administration fee payable online by Visa or Mastercard. Payment information will be provided upon receipt of the registration.

• All virtual and in-person placements must be in the National Capital Region and be approved by your Cooperative Education Teacher (see attached map)
• Some requested placements are challenging to secure. Students need to come in with an open mind and are strongly encouraged to have 3-5 placement options identified ahead of time.
• Students will benefit from a broad range of experiential learning opportunities, including guest speakers, informational interviews, virtual human library, workshops etc.
• Age restrictions of specific placements must adhere to the Employment Standards Act
• Students will need to check their email used upon registering for ongoing communication from Continuing Education Staff
• Assessment and evaluation expectations of students include direct engagement by students in all activities culminating in the development of skills and abilities toward final marks.
• Given the rapid pace of the summer co-op session, engagement, diligence, and commitment on the part of students is essential for a successful experience.
• In order to participate in this program your child will need to have access to technology and the internet. Students who require technology and access to the internet should communicate their needs to their Home School prior to the end of the school year.
• Students must NOT schedule vacations, travel, employment, etc., for the duration of the Summer Cooperative Education Program, as timelines/due dates will not be adjusted to accommodate planned absences.