BLUEVALE CO-OP
…TEST DRIVE YOUR FUTURE!
BLUEVALE CO-OP
Test Drive Your Future…
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IN GRADE 11, 12 OR 12+ 
GAIN VALUABLE AND REAL WORK
EXPERIENCE
AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO EARN
CREDITS
DEVELOP MARKETABLE JOB
SKILLS
CAN BE USED AS A GROUP 1, 2 OR
3 CREDIT (but cannot count
towards univ/college application)
EASE THE TRANSITION FROM
SCHOOL TO WORK
HELPS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE,
MATURITY, SELF-ESTEEM, A
STRONG WORK-ETHIC AND A
FUTURE NETWORK OF CONTACTS
**A REQUIREMENT OF ANY SHSM
PROGRAM AT BCI**
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How should you get started?
FIRST, DECIDE ON A SUBJECT
AREA WHERE YOU HAVE
PARTICULAR STRENGTHS
AND/OR INTERESTS…
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THE ARTS
BUSINESS
COMPUTER STUDIES
ENGLISH
FAMILY STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
LAW
MATH
MUSIC
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
SCIENCE
TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES
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NEXT, CONSIDER THE TYPE OF
CO-OP JOB PLACEMENT THAT
YOU’D LIKE TO EXPERIENCE…
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THE LIST OF JOB
POSSIBILITIES IS
STAGGERING!
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EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT
GRAPHIC DESIGN & IMAGING
HAIR STYLING & AESTHETICS
FITNESS & TRAVEL
PHOTOGRAPHY & FASHION
RETAIL & CLERICAL
COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING
ENGINEERING & BROADCASTING
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
FOOD SERVICES & SOCIAL WORK
VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION
OUTDOOR EDUCATION
NURSING HOMES & DAYCARE
AUTOMOTIVE & SMALL ENGINES
PHYSIO & MASSAGE THERAPY
POLICING & FIRE SAFETY
…AND MANY, MANY, MANY MORE!
SOME BLUEVALE
STUDENTS AT WORK…
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SEVERAL SPECIALTY CO-OP
OPPORTUNITIES EXIST AS WELL…
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MILITIA CO-OP (sem 1)– receive basic
training in the Canadian Armed Forces
while earning 3 credits and getting paid!
* attend info session at WRDSB Ed Centre*
* See Mr. Kemperman with questions *
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HORTICULTURE – for those interested in
a career in the landscaping industry
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
OYAP – for those interested in starting
an apprenticeship in any number of
skilled trades (including EA, cook, truck
and coach, auto technician, tool
maker/general machinist).
Visit www.g0oyap.ca to find out more
about the wide variety of OYAP and Dual
Credit possibilities and how to apply to
the program on-line. See your counsellor
to apply!
OYAP Questions? See your counsellor
or Mr. Kemperman
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1.
Select ‘Other’ and then ‘GUICOP’ on the
SOCR website at course selection time.
See Mr. Kemperman or your counsellor if
you have questions.
2.
Wait for your invitation to an information
session in the early spring (usually first
week of March) where you’ll be given your
Co-op application package and more
information.
3.
Complete the package which consists of…
CO-OP SOUNDS PRETTY COOL…
SO HOW DO I GET IN??
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An application form
Two teacher reference forms
Completing an updated resume
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Then return it all to your counsellor
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Wait for an interview notice. At the
interview, you’ll meet with a Co-op
teacher where you’ll discuss your job
interests, school progress, commitment
and attendance.
NO APPLICATION? NO ACCEPTANCE!
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I’M STILL NOT SURE.
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Talk to a Co-op teacher…
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HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE?
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Mr. Kemperman is the
Co-op Co-ordinator
(OFFICE is 2114)
Mr. Stemmler or Mr. Pattison
for Technological Studies
Talk to your Career Studies
teacher
Talk to your Counsellor
Talk to a current or past
Co-op student
Attend the Co-op and OYAP
Career Fair that takes place in
January and in June
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ANY QUESTIONS?
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Invest wisely in your future… choose Bluevale Co-op.