Eastwood Co-op

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What is Co-op?

Co-op is an experiential learning course.  Students are placed at a work placement and earn high school credits and gain valuable work experience at the same time.  They will be developing employable skills with a real company.  There is an in-class pre-employment component to the course.  Students are also required to participate in integration days throughout the semester.

How many credits can I earn?

Co-op students can earn from 2 to 5 credits in a semester.  A one credit co-op is available for continuous entry students.

How do I find a placement?

Students get to choose from a wide variety of placements covering all sectors of employment.  The co-op teachers find new placements each semester.  Students get to apply to the placements that they are interested in.

Is placement automatic?

No.  To get a placement students will need a resume, cover letter and go through an interview; just like applying for a job.  The co-op teachers help students prepare for the placement application process in the pre-employment part of the course.

Do I get paid?

No, students earn credits at their placement instead of money.  But it is not unusual for students to get part time or summer jobs through their placement.  Some students have even been offered full time positions after completing their placement.

Pre-employment assignments

Summative assignments

Employer mid term evaluation form

Employer final evaluation form

Log sheet

Journal sheet

Journal Reflections Topics

Important dates to remember

Course evaluation

Who is your co-op teacher?

Addendum

Co-op Overview

Take the ECI Co-op Tour by clicking on the link below

The Co-op office is in the entrance to room 127.  Drop in to ask the co-op teachers for more information or make an appointment to speak to your guidance counselor about co-op.