Summer Cooperative Education

Summer Co-op allows students to earn two secondary Co-op credits in the summer. It is an opportunity to complete a subject-related work placement in the community that might not fit into a student’s regular school timetable.
Students will have a Cooperative Education Learning Plan (CLP), which demonstrates how the related course is being applied at the Co-op placement. Work placements in a skilled trade area also include trade-specific performance objectives.
The Cooperative Education course consists of a classroom component and a placement component. The classroom component provides opportunities for students to reflect on, and reinforce learning in the workplace. Pre-placement delivery could be in-person instruction.
A calendar will be provided outlining school and placement days. Students will attend placement for 7 hours a day.
In-person pre-placement instruction occurs in May & June (5 Saturdays, site to be determined) and prepares students for the workplace. It includes instruction in areas of key importance such as health and safety.
Co-op Placement Component: Students are expected to be at their placement each day as indicated on their co-op calendar. This calendar will be posted once it becomes available.
Students must commit to the entire program. Personal holidays are not permitted.
Vacation should be scheduled after the completion of the course.
In some situations where businesses are only operating virtually, participation in Co-op placements can be explored.
All Co-op placements must be located within the Region of Waterloo.
This program is available to Gr. 11 and 12 students who are 15 years old by the end of June. Enrollment will be capped and applications received after the established deadline may not be considered. The deadline is communicated in myBlueprint.
Priority will be given to students requiring credits to graduate and SHSM students who cannot fit co-op into their regular school timetable.
Students must meet the minimum age requirements as outlined by the Province of Ontario for each industry. (eg. Be at least 16 years of age to work on a construction site).
Apprenticeship registration may be possible during this program, at the discretion of the employer.
A TB test, or specialized application package may be required for some placements.
Students who are interested must follow the enrollment process:
- Select Summer Co-op in myBlueprint
- Complete the Co-op Program Selection Form