Co-operative Connect to the world of work through Education Co-operative Education and OYAP Working Students: Speak with a guidance counselor to find out more or contact a Co-op teacher at the Rainbow Secondary School nearest you. together Employers: Contact the Co-op teacher at any Rainbow Secondary School or the Co-op OYAP Office for further information. A partnership A win-win situation! Chelmsford Valley District Composite School Students: 705.675.0225 n Confederation Secondary School that works! Gain valuable experience during a work placement 705.671.5948 n Integrate classroom theory with practical Espanola High School experience in the workplace 705.869.1590 n Explore careers while earning co-op credits Lasalle Secondary School toward a secondary school diploma 705.566.2280 n Make effective education and career decisions Lively District Secondary School n 705.692.3671 Strengthen employability skills and work habits Lockerby Composite School n Connect with employers 705.522.1750 n Begin an apprenticeship in more than 140 skilled Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School trades 705.522.2320 n Develop trade related skills and accumulate hours Manitoulin Secondary School toward an apprenticeship 705.377.5321 Sudbury Secondary School n Make a smooth transition from school to the 705.674.7551 workplace or postsecondary education Co-operative Education - OYAP Office Employers: 705.688.0888 AP n Build a pool of young qualified workers OY n Reduce costs associated with recruitment, hiring and training D N n Train young people according to industry A standards and business philosophy 69 Young Street, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 3G5 P n Actively participate with schools in the education Tel: 705.674.3171 | Fax: 705.674.3167 O and training of young people Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661 - O OYAP is funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and C Universities in partnership with the Ministry of Education. Enrich your secondary school experience. Expand your horizons. Connect to the world of work through Co-operative Education and OYAP… where learning comes to life! Interested in work experience Who qualifies? placements in occupations in Co-op health care, retail, business, Students who: communications or the arts? n Are in either Grade 11 or Grade 12 Consider Co-operative Education. n Are at least 16 years of age It will open the door to a whole world of career options n Have completed 16 credits and give you hands-on experience as you earn credits n Demonstrate an interest in participating toward a secondary school diploma. in a work experience placement Interested in a skilled trade? For additional details on eligibility for expanded Co-operative Education, please contact the guidance Test drive the trades through the Ontario Youth department at the school nearest you. Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). Students in Co-op and OYAP earn Are you interested in a work Begin your career in a skilled trade secondary school credits for work experience placement with OYAP while attending high school. experience placements. an employer? Students who: Register as an apprentice while completing the In addition to receiving secondary school credits, n Are at least 16 years of age o-operative Education integrates classroom requirements for a secondary school diploma. students under the OYAP option have the opportunity Ctheory with practical experience in the n Have completed 16 credits to register as apprentices in a trade of interest, workplace. Students divide their time between n Are in either Grade 11 or Grade 12 complete hours in the trade, develop trade related skills the school and the workplace in either half-day or recognized by industry, and participate in level one n full-day placements in semester one, semester two Demonstrate an interest and career focus in-school training. or during summer co-op. Students also participate in a skilled trade in pre-placement and integration activities. Note: Students are expected to meet all Co-operative Students earn secondary school credits through Where are Co-op and OYAP offered? Education/Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Co-op and OYAP are offered at all Co-operative Education. course expectations. Rainbow Secondary Schools. Students complete work experience placements throughout Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin..