Do you already have Canadian work experience in a specific field and require additional exposure in your field?
Are you a recent graduate of a Canadian college/university with at least six months of continuous work experience/training in one area?
Are you looking to make a professional career change?
Do you already have strong English skills (Benchmark 7 or higher is mandatory)
The Business and Careers Co-op Program will help you to:
- Learn to job search, write a resume, practice interviewing and research companies for your volunteer work placement and more.
- Develop the essential skills required for success in all types of businesses and industries. Focus on decision making, self-management and teamwork, conflict and negotiation, legislation governing workplace issues, organizational culture and diversity.
- Learn effective business communication skills, and ethics and social responsibility.
- Gain work experience in your chosen profession.
Classroom Learning (7 Weeks):
During your classroom learning, you will earn two credits simultaneously: GWL30 – Designing Your Future* and GLN40 – Navigating The Workplace.* The first course (GWL30) covers job related topics such as employability skills, labour market information, resumes, networking, cover letters, references, occupational and company research, information interviews, portfolios, job interviews, work ethics, communication and assertiveness in the workplace, and Canadian culture as it relates to the work environment.
The second course (GLN40) provides students with opportunities to learn about the Canadian workplace and develop essential skills required for success in all types of industries and businesses. Topics to be covered include: strategies for oral and written communication, self-management & teamwork, conflict & negotiation, decision making and problem solving, Federal and Provincial legislation governing workplace issues, communication & interpersonal skills, organizational culture & diversity, exploring community based agencies available to individuals.
Classes take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday and students must be able to commit to these hours for the duration, with no exceptions. There is an expectation that students will spend additional time on homework and assignments not completed within class hours.
Workplace Co-op Placement (Up to 14 Weeks):
Students who successfully complete the in-class portion of the program (i.e. pass both courses) will be eligible for a co-op placement related to their chosen profession. Placements are entry-level and may be found in small, medium, or large companies within the GTA. During the in-class portion, students will take responsibility for researching companies that are relevant to their field of work in which they would be willing to complete their placement should the company be interested. Should none of the student’s company leads result to a placement, the instructor may suggest other companies with potential co-op opportunities. Volunteer (unpaid) Co-op placements require students to work from Monday to Friday from 9;00 am - 3:30 pm.
In the recent school year, 70-80% of our students found paid jobs after they completed the entire program, either from the volunteer placement company or through networking and job searching following their recent and relevant work experience with a Canadian reference.
Courses of Study:
Designing Your Future (GWL301)
This course will guide your career and help you make a successful transition to the workplace. During the class time, you
will develop skills in writing a resume, interviewing, researching companies for your volunteer work placement and more!
Navigating the Workplace (GLN401)
This course focuses on essential skills for success in all types of industries and businesses including self-management,
teamwork, conflict & negotiation, organizational culture and diversity.
Brian J. Fleming Catholic Adult Learning Centre
February 26, 2016 & April 21, 2016
For more information, call 905-891-3034.
St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre
February 26, 2016 & April 21, 2016
For more information, call 905-362-0701.
Registration for the Co-operative Education Program is by appointment only. You may schedule an appointment by calling 905-891-3034 (Brian J. Fleming) or 905-362-0701 (St. Gabriel), or by visiting the Adult Learning Centres. On your appointment date, we will register you for the next available Co-operative Education Program at that time.