Pursue Co-operative Education at King’s

Co-operative Education at King’s is a unique learning opportunity that integrates classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace. Built on a partnership between the school and local businesses, the program offers students in-person, off-site experiences where they can work alongside professionals, develop valuable workplace connections, and engage in meaningful learning in real professional settings. It involves the active participation of students, teachers, and placement supervisors. 

The training received at the business location and the learning at school complement each other and provides students with credits (1, 2, 3, or 4) toward their graduation diploma. 

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION WILL HELP YOU UNDERSTAND: 

  • The practical aspects of a career 
  • The demands of employment 
  • The expectations of employers in a changing work environment 

Students will: 

  • Gain knowledge and attitudes necessary for successful job performance 
  • Gain knowledge of resume writing, interviewing techniques, labour market and career trends 
  • Learn to assume responsibility and acquire good work habits 
  • Receive real world experience for their potential career 
  • Have a fluid program that allows for increased responsibilities/advancement for the student if excelling in placement position 
  • Be able to rotate into various positions within the organization to gain a holistic view of the industry and/or career 
  • Be placed at locations either close to school or home 

Prior to a placement: 

The placement supervisor will meet with the Director of Co-operative Education to: 

  • Discuss health and safety issues, procedures, equipment and clothing requirements 
  • Establish mutual expectations and responsibilities for the partnership 
  • Determine a specific work site location for the student and a schedule of hours 
  • Discuss the development of a Student Co-operative Education Learning Plan (SCELP) 
  • Establish orientation procedures for the student 
  • Discuss the student interview process. The interview allows both the student and the placement supervisor to meet one another, to understand their roles and responsibilities and to assess the match up with individual needs 

During a placement: 

The placement supervisor provides the following support: 

  • Provides an orientation for the student 
  • Provides a safe working and learning environment with appropriate safety procedures 
  • Provides on-site supervision 
  • Assists in the development of a Student Co-operative Education Learning Plan (SCELP) 
  • Consults with the Director of Co-operative Education by phone or email and during on-site visits 
  • Provides a variety of work experiences to assist students in developing their skills and extend learning from school to the workplace 
  • Provides the student with feedback on a regular basis 
  • Completes a mid-term and final Student Performance Appraisal 

Hospitals: Mississauga Hospital, Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Joseph Brant Hospital, & others 

Medical Clinics and Specialists: Vascular Health Bronte, Derma Skin Institute, Royal Oak Clinic, Palms Medical Centre, Children’s Medical Centre, & others 

Pharmacy: Shopper’s Drug Mart Pharmacies, Real Canadian Superstore & Fortinos Pharmacies, Dundas Neyagawa Medical Centre and Pharmacy, Oak Lake Medical Centre and Pharmacy, & others 

Dentistry: River Oaks Dental, Periodontal Associates, Dentistry Plus, & others 

Healthcare: Halton Region Paramedic Services, Oakville Rehab Centre, Premier Elite Athletes Clinic, Oakville Centre for Vision, Sunrise of Oakville & Chartwell Retirement Residences, The Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy & Stress Reduction, & others 

Animal Care: Royal Ford Veterinary Hospital, Cornwall Animal Hospital, Burloak Animal Hospital, City of Burlington Animal Services, Milton Equine Hospital, & others 

Technology: Digital Fire, ProServe IT, Tsunami Technology, Mapletek Computers, Compumobile, & others 

Engineering and Architecture: Bystronic Canada Ltd., EPCM Automation, MGM Consulting, Our Cool Blue Architects, & others 

Aviation & Aerospace: Near North Aviation, Spectrum Airways, Patlon Aircraft & Industries 

Construction & Skilled Trades: Tamarack Lumber, Meadowbrook Construction, Mikmada Homes, New Electric, Wolfe Exteriors, WPE Landscape Equipment, PTR Carpentry, & others 

Automotive Sales and Service: Oakland Ford Lincoln, CSN Collision, Master Mechanic, Midas, NAPA Autopro Eastside Auto Service, Hagerty Garage + Social, & others 

Education and Child Development: John Knox Christian School, Fernhill School, Linbrook School for Boys, Wildwood Academy, Trafalgar Oaks Childcare & Learning Centre, Mathnasium, & others 

Community and Social Services: Kerr Street Mission, Charis Foundation, Food 4 Life, Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, My Women Support, Shifra Homes, & others 

Business, Sales, and Marketing: Petro-Canada, Energy Powersports, Benjamin Moore, Mechanix Wear, Corbett’s Source for Sports, Oakville Downtown BIA, Produktiv, & others 

Finance: Trillium Health Partners Foundation, Harvest Portfolios Group, Douglas Spence CPAs, EP Accounting Services, & others 

Real Estate: Save Max Real Estate, Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services, Re/Max Real Estate Centre Attia & Associates, & others 

Law: Halton Community Legal Services, Carpenter Law, Abbey Lawyers, & others 

Tourism and Hospitality: Courtyard Marriott, Holiday Inn, Opal Hospitality, Kelsey’s, & others 

Creative Arts: Pipeline Studios, Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Oakville Academy for the Arts, Anu Raina, Mag-Z Cinematography, & others 

Fitness, Sports, and Entertainment: Erin Mills Soccer Club, IBSA Basketball Training Academy, Oakville Blades, GoodLife Fitness, F45 Training, & others 

 

Christine Malcolm

Director of Co-operative Education

905 257 5464 x 509

cmalcolm@kingschristian.ca

Christine Malcolm

Director of Co-operative Education