Experiential Learning
Specialized Co-Op Re-Engagement Program
August 27, 2020
Specialized Co-Op Re-Engagement is a unique opportunity for students to earn credits toward their high school diploma that allows students to earn 3 high school credits in a semester.
Specialized Co-Op Re-Engagement Program
What does it look like?
Specialized Co-Op Re-Engagement is a unique opportunity for students to earn credits toward their high school diploma that allows students to earn 3 high school credits in a semester. It involves workplace training combined with flexible delivery of the co-op curriculum, which is submitted weekly through the Internet, and may be done at a time convenient to the student.
Benefits
Students and Families
Provides flexibility for a unique profile of student who wishes to expand experience, skills, and contacts related to a work setting, while also gaining some academic credits
Employers and Community
Promotes youth engagement and profile of community placement or employer as progressive and supportive
Develops future talent and potential employees
Educators
Can complement school-related outcomes in areas such as attendance, social/emotional well-being, and mental health
May link directly to curricular learning outcomes