Summer School

2026 Summer Cooperative Education

Through the Summer Cooperative Education (co-op) Program, current Grade 10 and 11 students in the Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) who are employed over the summer have the opportunity to simultaneously obtain a cooperative education (co-op) credit.

Course format

• Pre-placement: Students are required to complete 10 pre-placement hours virtually via Google Meet, where they will complete required paperwork and learn about employment practices and standards.
• Work experience: Students must log 100 hours between July 2 and 24 for one credit, and/or 200 hours between July 2 and August 21 for two credits.
• Culminating: Students will complete a culminating assignment to complete their credit(s). There are several options to choose from to suit all learning styles.

Registration

The deadline to register is Friday, June 5. Interested students are asked to complete the steps below:

1. Download and complete the 2026 Summer School Co-op Registration Form.
2. In addition, a signed Co-op Work Education Agreement must also accompany the registration form.

A copy of the Letter to Employers can be downloaded here to explain the program.