Community Based Education / Cooperative Education

Teachers: 

  • Ms. J. Sanderson - Subject Head
  • Mrs. S. Tan

Looking forward to meeting you.

Come to the Co-op Office beside the Library if you have any questions!


What is cooperative education (co-op)?

Co-op is educational programming that integrates classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace. Programming is based on a partnership between the school and a business or community organization. It involves the participation of students, teachers and the workplace (placement supervisors). It is a credit-earning program.

Learn more about cooperative education in York Region District School Board

Cooperative Education programming is the foundation to the following specialized programs:


Specialist High Skills Major

Specialist High Skills Majors let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students complete a bundle of courses and gain valuable work experience through Co-op. SHSM programs lead to all postsecondary pathways – university, college, apprenticeship, and the workplace.

There are three SHSM sectors offered at Bayview S.S.:


 

 

 

 

Students are expected to dress appropriately for their placement. Placement expectations concerning dress and appearance are usually addressed during the interview process. This could include dressing in business casual, or site specific personal protective equipment. In some cases PPE can be covered.