Canadian Forces Co-op

North Halton Program

Address of Armoury: The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin, Halton) Regiment at Colonel J.R. Barber Armouries, 91 Todd Road, Georgetown

Credits: Students earn 4 coop credits in a semester

Application Timeline: 1 April, 2011 to 30 September, 2011

Contact Person:  Donna Norrie, Georgetown District High School, norried@hdsb.ca

South Halton Program

(Cancelled for 2011-12 however students have the option of applying for a weekend course running from October to early May where they could earn 4 coop credits)

Address: Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment), C Company, Burlington Detachment, 3230 Fairview Street, Burlington

Credits: Students earn 4 credits in the semester: 1 Grade 11 or 12 English (U/C or C level), 1 Health and Physical Education and 2 related Co-op Credits

Application Timeline: 1 April, 2011 to 30 June, 2011

Contact Person:  Alaeric Sutherland, White Oaks S. S., sutherlanda@hdsb.ca

Contact Info for both North and South Halton Programs:

For more information or to access the application package for this program, please contact :

Alaeric Sutherland
Halton Canadian Forces Co-Operative Education Program Teacher & Facilitator
White Oaks Secondary School
1055 McCraney Street East
Oakville, Ontario
L6H 1Z5
Email: sutherlanda@hdsb.ca

Canadian Forces Co-op

The Canadian Forces Co-op is a Cooperative Education Program whereby students can earn up to four (4) secondary school credits by training with a Canadian Forces Reserve Infantry Unit. This basic military training co-op is conducted ONLY during the second semester of each academic year.

Who is Eligible for this Program

• Students MUST BE Canadian Citizens.
• Students with a minimum of 15 secondary school credits
• Students who will be 17 years old by the beginning of Semester 2 (February)
• Students have NO outstanding Legal Obligations (Charges Pending or Convictions, or a Criminal Record)
• Students are medically fit - You will be disqualified if you have: major allegies - i.e.require an epipen, are colour blind, have hearing loss or poor vision.
• Students must have NO involvement with illicit substances in the six (6) months prior to application

Why get involved?

• gain 4 secondary school credits
• experience military life and training toward your Canadian Forces qualification
• participate in part-time and summer employment opportunities with your reserve unit

Things to Consider

• You need to be committed to the Canadian Forces fully during Semester 2. You will be out in the field for several weeks straight - with little to no contact with home, or friends.
• You MUST be able to get to the Armoury DAILY by no later than 7:45 am.
• Start getting into good Physical Fitness Shape – there is a Fitness Test as part of your recruitment
• Practice Basic Mathematics WITHOUT the use of a Calculator (decimal & fraction conversion and long division & multiplication)
• ENSURE you choose an alternate Semester 2 timetable in the event that the requirements for recruitment into the Canadian Forces are not met.

How Do I Apply?

• Download and complete the entire application paperwork below, then contact Ms. Norrie in the North, and Mr. Sutherland in the South at their email addresses.
• Be prepared to visit at Georgetown D.H.S., or White Oaks S.S., to have a suitability interview and a review of your COMPLETED application with Ms. Norrie or, Mr. Sutherland.
• Register on www.onsorts.ca, and select the preferred NORTH or SOUTH Canadian Forces Co-Op
• If accepted by the School Board, you will recieve a letter of recommendation and to then begin the Canadian Forces Recruiting Procedure.
• The Canadian Forces Recruiting Process Involves:
1. Delivery of your application to the Recruiting Centre
2. Aptitude Test - examining your reading, writing, mathematical and spatial awareness abilities.
3. Physical Fitness Test - Must complete a minimum of 19 push-ups, 19 sit-ups, 10:30 minute 2.4 kilometre run (measured as a Step Test) and a handgrip test with a minimum of 75 kg strength with both hands.
4. Medical Examination
5. Military Career Counselling Interview

• Plan your secondary school courses so that you have second semester available in Grade 11, or Grade 12 - based on when you turn 17 years old. for Army Reserve Coop.
• BE PREPARED FOR A POTENTIAL JOB INTERVIEW WITH THE UNIT of your Choice. (the Interview Preparation form is below)

Program Planning

• Requires a full semester in, ideally Grade 11, but Grade 12 candidates is also an option.
• Limited spots are available. Students should be prepared with the COMPLETE Application Packages available below:

How can I get more information?

Visit your School Guidance Counsellor. Your Guidance Counsellor will provide information about:

• School to Career Programs.
• Parent-Student School to Career Information Evenings.
• Visits to School to Career Programs "in action".
• The School to Career Program application process.

What do I select on my option sheet?

See your School Guidance Counsellor.

School to Career Program Contact Information:

See your School to Career Guidance Counsellor.

For more information, please contact Alaeric Sutherland, Canadian Forces Co-Op Program Teacher & Facilitator at sutherlanda@hdsb.ca or, Donna Norrie Co-Op Teacher at norried@hdsb.ca or, Joan Powell, Regional Co-op Placement Officer at  jpowell@hiec.on.ca

Application Package

• Canadian Forces Employment Application
• Security Consent Form
• Back Check Package
• Fitness Consent for a Minor
• Fitness Consent for Age of Majority
• Pre-Enrolment Security Clearance Questionnaire
• CFRC Checklist

For Your Information:

• How to Join
• Reserve Fitness Standard
• Preparing For Aptitude Test
• HCF North Interview Tips
• HCF South Interview Tips
• Lorne Scots Recruiting Tips
• Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Recruiting Tips