O.S.C.V.I. Co-op Timeline – Before the Placement Begins
This timeline is for students who select Co-op on their option sheets. Co-op includes OYAP apprenticeship (trades) placements.
Students who later add Co-op to their timetable will pass through the same steps more quickly but may not be eligible for certain placements (if they are taken or if they require a competitive interview).
Presentations will occur for special programs such as Bruce Power Co-op and Militia Co-op. These programs have their own timeline. Students must directly contact the Co-op or Guidance office as soon as possible for more information.
Step |
Description |
Time |
1. Course Selection |
Circle Co-op on the option sheet (or add Co-op to your timetable in a Guidance appointment). |
February (or any month for adding Co-op later) |
2. Placement Choice |
Make 1st and 2nd choices on the Placement Choices sheet (the same list appears in the Course Calendar). Name the workplace and department requested (if known). |
After March Break students are called to a Co-op meeting to fill out the Placement Choices sheet. |
3. Hand in Resume to Co-op Office |
Co-op teachers provide help in updating resumes and cover letters as required. |
By one week after Placement Choice |
4. Meet with a Co-op teacher |
Discuss placement choices, transportation, review resume, and discuss interview process. |
April – interview slips are sent to home rooms. |
5. Workplace Interview |
The interview is usually arranged by the Co-op teacher. Students must get an interview form from the Co-op teacher before the interview, then return it to the Co-op teacher after the interview. |
May - June |
6. New Interview |
If the previous interview did not result in a match then the teacher will arrange a new interview. |
May - June |
7. Timetable is set |
Student timetable for the upcoming school year is re-arranged if necessary due to placement needs or conflicts. |
By June |
8. Co-op classes begin |
Co-op classes begin the first day of the semester in the Guidance Seminar Room. Classes are two periods each day. Full day Co-op students should check the list at the Co-op office to see if their classes are in the mornings or afternoons. |
September or February |
9. First day at the Co-op workplace |
During the second week of the semester. Repeating Co-op students may start earlier. |
September or February |
Notes:
1. Students, Parents/Guardians, and Co-op employers (current and prospective) are welcome to contact a Co-op teacher for a meeting.
2. The Co-op offices are across from the Co-op photos in the hall leading to Guidance.
3. Inform a Co-op teacher if your placement choices change.
4. Tell a Co-op teacher if you drop Co-op (so that employers can be notified).
5. Transportation to and from the Co-op placement is the student’s responsibility.
6. Co-op Students must have a Social Insurance Number(Contact Service Canada in Owen Sound)
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