UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

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. Co-op involves the participation of students, teachers and the

workplace (placement supervisors). It is a credit-earning program! Students can earn 2 or 4 

credits per semester.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? ​

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Co-op provides you with an opportunity to: 

• develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes through hands-on experience

• explore a career in order to make informed educational and career decisions

• develop maturity and self-confidence 

• strengthen employability skills

• gain valuable work experience 

• develop networking opportunities 

• earn credits towards your OSSD

• complete the program requirements of the Specialist High Skills Major

• participate in specialized programs such as OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) and ICE (Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship) events

• "step-up" for entry into post-secondary institutions

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SOME RELATED CAREER PLACEMENTS.....

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• Accounting

• Pharmacy

• Medical Office

• Law

• Veterinarians (Vet clinics and animal hospital)

• Architecture 

• Engineering

• Visual Art

• Graphic Design

• Culinary / Baking

• Chiropractic care

• Physiotherapy

• Computer Programming

• Construction

• Carpentry and woodworking

• Dentistry

• Aesthetics (Make-up, hair, nails)

• Working with Children

• Teaching

• Marketing

• Event Planning

• Fashion and Retail

• Fitness

• Geriatrics

• Hospitality

• Human Resources

• IT

• Insurance

• Music

• Optometry

• Dermatology

• Real Estate

• Research

• Theatre

• Urban Planning

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Centralized Placements Include:       Markham Stouffville Hospital

                                                              Mackenzie Health Hospital

                                                              Canadian Armed Forces

                                                              Sheraton Parkway Hotel

                                                              York Regional Police

                                                              YRDSB IT Services

                                                              YSpace (Social media, marketing, graphic design)

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