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Learn More About Hiring a Co-op Student

Opportunities to Hire Co-op Students (at no cost)

If you are looking for some help while also helping teens gain real-world work experience, there is an opportunity to hire (at no cost) high-school co-op students from throughout York Region (and some students may be able to commute to work placements throughout the GTA).

Schools in the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) are helping their high-school students to find summer work to fulfill the co-op experiential component of their Specialist High Skills Major programs.  The placements can be in any of a variety of sectors, including arts and culture, health and wellness, information and communication technology, business and law, non-profit, hospitality and tourism, construction and trades, manufacturing, and more.  

This is a partial list of industries that students are looking to work in, during their co-op terms:
  • Accounting
  • Advertising
  • Anything involving Information, Communication or Technology
  • Architect firm
  • Arts and culture, including theatre
  • Bank
  • Biomedical or biochemical
  • Business finance
  • Computer programming or software engineering
  • Doctor's, dentist's or orthodontist’s office
  • Event planning
  • Fashion design
  • Food and Restaurants
  • Government
  • Health and Wellness
  • Health care, including hospitals
  • Human Resources
  • Journalism
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Law
  • Media (video, film) production
  • Nursing home
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Pharmacy
  • Skilled trades
  • Social Work
  • Summer camp
  • Veterinary Clinic

Logistical Details
Term Length
The term lasts for 1 month, starting on July 3 and ending on August 3.

Students and Schools
All students are in grades 11 or 12, and attend one of these schools in York Region:
  • Aurora:
    • Cardinal Carter CHS
    • St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS
  • Keswick: Our Lady of the Lake CCS
  • Maple: St. Joan of Arc CHS
  • Markham:
    • Father Michael McGivney
    • St. Augustine CHS
    • St. Brother Andre CHS
    • St. Robert CHS
  • Newmarket: Sacred Heart CHS
  • Richmond Hill:
    • Jean Vanier CHS
    • St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS
  • Thornhill/Vaughan: St. Elizabeth CHS
  • Woodbridge:
    • Father Bressani CHS
    • Holy Cross
    • St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS
    • St. Luke West

Work Arrangements
Students work onsite at the business location, but if offsite work is required, the YCDSB can accommodate.  Students work 8 hours per day, and specifics can be worked out with the co-op teacher.  YCDSB covers workplace insurance.

Assessments
During the co-op term, the student will complete weekly log sheets, which will need to be signed by their supervisor (e.g., your team).  The supervisor is also required to complete Employer Assessments twice during the placement period - mid-term, and at the end of the term.

Compensation
Students are not paid for their co-op term.  Instead, students focus on the achievement of learning goals and the development of employment skills.

Application Process
Students need to apply for a co-op role.  The quality of their application, school attendance, interview with their co-op teacher, and interview with the potential placement business determine acceptance.  

If there is a business that could be a fit, the YCDSB lead will coordinate with the relevant school to arrange a meeting between you and the co-op teacher.  If there is a fit, the student, parent, business (placement), and teacher sign a Work Education Agreement (a Ministry document in place to protect the student). 

For more information, please fill out this form, or let the YCDSB lead, Kevin DeFreitas, know.  Help your business while also helping a student.  Thanks!

The Startup York Team
mailto:kevin.defreitas@ycdsb.ca