Cooperative Education (co-op) is a program that provides high school students with unpaid work placements, which enables them to earn secondary school credits, while applying classroom learning and exploring their career interests. 

Tap into the next generation by utilizing this program to provide a free, hands on, real life work experience to high school students today!

How does this program benefit my organization?

• Offers cost-effective, long term recruitment and retention opportunities
• Provides opportunities for your staff to develop their leadership skills
• Affords a source of fresh ideas – important to a rapidly changing era of  technology
• Fosters a partnership between industry and education in developing Hamilton’s future work force needs
• Contributes to effective public relations as students return to school and  contribute positively to your company's recruiting effort and image

IEC Hamilton can answer any questions that you might have, connect you with schools, and provide resources and information to get you started!

 

"If you train and invest in them, it pays off later on." 
Natalia Serniak
Staybridge Hotel

 

"See youth as resources and assets, NOT problems." 
Donna Ferguson
Sir William Osler's YMCA Childcare

 Resources

• Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud
  
• Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board

• Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board