BLUEVALE CO-OP …TEST DRIVE YOUR FUTURE! BLUEVALE CO-OP Test Drive Your Future… IN GRADE 11, 12 OR 12+   GAIN VALUABLE AND REAL WORK EXPERIENCE  AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO EARN CREDITS  DEVELOP MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS  CAN BE USED AS A GROUP 1, 2 OR 3 CREDIT  EASE THE TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO WORK  HELPS DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, MATURITY, SELF-ESTEEM, A STRONG WORK-ETHIC AND A FUTURE NETWORK OF CONTACTS  **A REQUIREMENT OF ANY SHSM PROGRAM AT BCI**  BLUEVALE CO-OP How should you get started? FIRST, DECIDE ON A SUBJECT AREA WHERE YOU HAVE PARTICULAR STRENGTHS AND/OR INTERESTS…              THE ARTS BUSINESS COMPUTER STUDIES ENGLISH FAMILY STUDIES GEOGRAPHY HISTORY LAW MATH MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES BLUEVALE CO-OP NEXT, CONSIDER THE TYPE OF CO-OP JOB PLACEMENT THAT YOU’D LIKE TO EXPERIENCE…  THE LIST OF JOB POSSIBILITIES IS STAGGERING!                EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT GRAPHIC DESIGN & IMAGING HAIR STYLING & AESTHETICS FITNESS & TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY & FASHION RETAIL & CLERICAL COMPUTERS & PROGRAMMING ENGINEERING & BROADCASTING VETERINARY TECHNICIAN FOOD SERVICES & SOCIAL WORK VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION OUTDOOR EDUCATION NURSING HOMES & DAYCARE AUTOMOTIVE & SMALL ENGINES PHYSIO & MASSAGE THERAPY POLICING & FIRE SAFETY …AND MANY, MANY, MANY MORE! SOME BLUEVALE STUDENTS AT WORK… BLUEVALE CO-OP SEVERAL SPECIALTY CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES EXIST AS WELL…  * MILITIA CO-OP – receive basic training in the Canadian Armed Forces while earning 3 credits and getting paid! * must be 16 years old before course begins * See Mr. Stemmler with questions *    HORTICULTURE – for those interested in a career in the landscaping industry Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program OYAP – for those interested in starting an apprenticeship in any number of skilled trades (including EA, cook, truck and coach, auto technician, tool maker/general machinist). Visit www.g0oyap.ca to find out more about the wide variety of OYAP and Dual Credit possibilities and how to apply to the program on-line. See your counsellor to apply! OYAP Questions? See your counsellor or Mr. Kemperman BLUEVALE CO-OP 1. Select ‘Other’ and then ‘GUICOP’ on the SOCR website at course selection time. See Mr. Kemperman or your counsellor if you have questions. 2. Wait for your invitation to an information session in the early spring (usually first week of March) where you’ll be given your Co-op application package and more information. 3. Complete the package which consists of… CO-OP SOUNDS PRETTY COOL… SO HOW DO I GET IN??  An application form Two teacher reference forms Completing an updated resume  Then return it all to your counsellor   4. Wait for an interview notice. At the interview, you’ll meet with a Co-op teacher where you’ll discuss your job interests, school progress, commitment and attendance. NO APPLICATION? NO ACCEPTANCE! BLUEVALE CO-OP I’M STILL NOT SURE.  Talk to a Co-op teacher… o HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE? o     Mr. Kemperman is the Co-op Co-ordinator (OFFICE is 2114) Mr. Stemmler or Mr. Pattison for Technological Studies Talk to your Career Studies teacher Talk to your Counsellor Talk to a current or past Co-op student Attend the Co-op and OYAP Career Fair that takes place in January and in June BLUEVALE CO-OP ANY QUESTIONS? BLUEVALE CO-OP Invest wisely in your future… choose Bluevale Co-op.