Student Benefits from Cooperative Education

• Earn credits towards your high school diploma. Note: two co-op credits can be used to fulfill the OSSD compulsory requirements

• Gain practical work experience in areas that compliment your strengths, interests and educational needs

• Gain entrance into a workplace not usually available to high school students prior to formal training

• Learn new skills and knowledge outside the classroom

• Include a practical component in high school to assist with choosing your post-secondary career

• Develop your resume or portfolio to assist with your post-secondary applications for work, university, college or apprenticeship

• Establish contacts and references for future networking and employment opportunities

• Develop the essential skills and work habits necessary for success in the workplace