The Business Co-op Program helps students strengthen their business knowledge while gaining real-world experience. Alongside classroom learning, students take part in co-op placements and mentorship, giving them the chance to see how business works in practice.
Students study areas like Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, and International Business, while also building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a professional mindset. The program prepares students for university business programs or for starting a career with practical skills and experience.
In this course, students will learn what makes a successful entrepreneur and build key business skills. They will develop an entrepreneurial mindset, use business tools to create and share their own ideas, and improve communication and project management. The course focuses on taking initiative, solving problems, and understanding money in business.
This course teaches students what it takes to run a successful and responsible business in today’s world. They will learn about key areas like marketing, accounting, technology, finance, human resources, and production.
This course teaches the basics of accounting and helps students build financial decision-making skills for future studies or careers. They will learn about service and merchandising businesses, computerized accounting, financial analysis, and ethics.
This course teaches advanced accounting to help students get ready for business studies after high school. They will learn how to read financial statements, manage assets, and understand financing, partnerships, and corporations.
This course teaches students how entrepreneurs find ideas, plan businesses, and reach their goals. Students will create a business plan and build the skills and traits needed to succeed through hands-on activities.
This course shows why enterprising employees are important in today’s changing workplace. Students will learn key skills and plan a school or community event to practice being enterprising.
This course teaches the basics of marketing products, services, and events. Students will learn how trends and technology affect buying choices and will create a marketing plan for a product they choose.
In this course students will learn why international business and trade are important in today’s global economy. They will explore how to market, manage, and sell products worldwide and prepare for business studies after high school.
Students will explore how to start and run an online business by developing important entrepreneurial skills. They will identify a business opportunity and learn how to create a complete venture plan. This hands-on approach helps prepare them for real-world business challenges.
This course helps students improve their digital skills by using common business software and learning about e-business. These skills prepare students for success in the workplace or further education.
In this course, students work together on projects using business software and multimedia tools. They will learn more about e-business and e-commerce to build skills for college and future jobs
This course helps students build leadership skills for managing a business. Topics include decision-making, teamwork, handling stress and conflict, motivating employees, and planning. Students also learn effective communication, ethics, and social responsibility in business.
Co-op placements focus on learning through work experience. These positions are usually unpaid, though in some cases:
Each student is supported by a cooperative education teacher, who ensures they:
In the 2-Year program, students take part in a longer co-op placement that grows with their skills. Over time, they take on more responsibility, receive mentorship, and gain experience that helps them get ready for future careers and making career choices.
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