Co-operative Education is a program designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge, attitudes and practical experience necessary for a successful transition to the working world. The primary emphasis of the Co-Operative Education program is to offer students practical work experience at a job placement, under the supervision of a trained professional, and the remaining time attending classroom instruction. Currently at James Cardinal McGuigan students are offered THREE Co-Op options.
• Grade 10 – Discovering the Workplace Co-Op (2 credit package)
The in-school component consists of 110 hours of classroom instruction and has a value of ONE credit. The out-of-school component will consist of a minimum of 110 hours of on-the-job experience and has a value of ONE credit.
• Grade 11 - Designing Your Future Co-Op (3 credit package)
The in-school component consists of 110 hours of classroom instruction and has a value of ONE credit. The out-of-school component will consist of a minimum of 220 hours of on-the-job experience and has a value of TWO credits.
• Grade 12 - Accelerated OYAP Co-Op (4 credit package)