Co-Operative Education

For any student that has selected Co-op in their xello course selection for the 2021/2022 school year please complete the Google Form found in this link. You will be asked various questions about what type of Co-op placement you would like to have. Your Co-op teacher will use this information to find you a great local company or business to do your placement.

2021/2022 Co-op Placement Information

About Co-Operative Education

Co-operative education allows students that are preparing for life after high school to get realistic and hands-on experience in a potential career. This is a valuable opportunity to test drive a career to see if it is a good fit before investing a lot of time and money in post-secondary education. You have the option of doing a 2-credit half day or a 4-credit full day placement. Topics covered in-class include career preparation, health & safety, Employment Standards Act, the role of unions in the workplace and more. The bulk of the course is time spent at the placement with monitoring by the co-operative education teacher. There are many co-op placement opportunities in our region from hospitals, schools, policing, retail, the full range of skilled trades and so much more.

High School Co-op Opportunities at Bruce Power

Overview

These co-op opportunities are a full semester onsite at Bruce Power for senior students from BGCDSB and BWDSB. This four-credit program provides valuable experience, essential skills, and career exploration for students on a pathway to post-secondary apprenticeship, college or university.

Career Areas
1. Business I (Accounting/Finance, Power Marketing, Supply Chain)
2. Business II (Human Resources, Community Relations, Communications, Business Improvement)
3. Engineering I (Mechanical/Electrical)
4. Engineering II (Chemical/Environmental)
5. Information Technology
6. Power Engineering/Nuclear Operations (OYAP trade: Process Operator/Power)*
7. Mechanical maintenance (OYAP trades: Millwright, Welder, HVAC)
8. Control maintenance (OYAP trades: Industrial Electrician, Instrumentation, Electronics)
9. Transportation maintenance (OYAP trades: Automotive, Truck, Heavy Equipment, Small Engines)
10. Fire Protection/Emergency Services*
11. Employee Wellness
* Possible day/night shift work involved

Power Up Your Future at Bruce Power Co-op!

Get valuable work experience at Ontario’s largest electrical power generator
Explore a unique career of interest to you before going to college or university
Boost essential skills that are transferable to any situation in your future
Participate in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

Pick up the Bruce Power Co-op handout at the Guidance Office.
Want more info?
See Guidance or contact the Bruce Power Co-op Teacher:
Tim Smith 519-372-7161 tim.smith@brucepower.com