Testimonials
| “When I decided I was going to take a cooperative education program, I thought it would be an easy 2 high school credits. What I didn’t see at the time is that it was so much more.” Says a former co-op student. “It was a very valuable work experience. You are in a safe and educational environment where you get an appetizer of a career you are considering. I now have decided that I want to go to school for an electrician. In the short period of time you learn so much. It’s just as educational as sitting in school. I always have been a hands on learner and that’s why I think the co-op program did so much for me.” Coop Experience is great |
| Passport to Prosperity is an important partner for our school. Together we are helping students explore rich and varied career options. We've got the future in mind. Education Administrator |
| "Don’t hold back! If a trade is what you want, then go for it! It's an excellent way to start young and gain experience. It's a good life! You can't buy experience."
Perry Simon
OYAP Graduate now certified HDET Technician and Truck & Coach Technician...currently employed with Vale Inco in Sudbury. Perry Simon |
| Parent's Perspective: Richard and Francine Simon
"Our hat goes off to OYAP. It has really changed his life and has given him a secure future. Employers are now knocking on his door to have him in their workplace. That alone speaks for itself. If you work hard for what you believe in, dreams do come true!" Richard and Francine Simon |
| I really enjoy my placement and it’s great hands on experience for what I want to become when I’m done school. (Deborah, Blackburn Animal Hospital) Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School in Orleans, ON |
| I really enjoy working with this age group. It is so interesting to see how children develop and learn at school. (Paula, jk class Fallingbrook) Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School in Orleans, ON |
| Daniel Colella – (Windsor Fire and Rescue Services)
“Co-op has been a good experience for me because it has given me realistic career ideas for my future. I now know what it takes to be a successful firefighter!” Daniel Colella |
| While working at Execulink I learned how to repair telephone lines, check modems, install phone jacks and many other jobs. “I really enjoyed working at Execulink,” said Scott. “I learned a lot of things I would never have learned otherwise.” Scott Davis |
| “It was a workplace learning experience, “says Daniel, a former co-op student, “it helped me realize that I had made a wrong decision about my career.” This program has proven its worth many times over. It has provided students with an experience in the field they would someday like to venture into. Elgin Middlesex Oxford |
| Eric Hoffmann –(Windsor Police Service)
“The work of a police officer has always interested me. However, this co-op experience has shown me a different side of policing, the community service side, which has more than confirmed my career choice of being a police officer.” Holy Names High School |
| Angelia Olivito – (Children’s House Montessori)
“Co-oping at Children’s House Montessori has been a great learning experience for me! It has given me the opportunity to figure out my career path as well as to work with and learn from my co-workers’ experiences.” Angelia Olivito |
| I support Passport to Prosperity because they are educating youth today about careers for tomorrow. This connection is good for business and it is good for the region. Business Leader |
| Kelly Giron – (Fenacio Hair Salon)
“My co-op experience at Fenacio Hair Salon has been awesome from learning the work to getting to know all of the co-workers. Co-op is not only a great and memorable experience but it is what you make of it!” Holy Names High School |
| "By providing valuable workplace experiences to high school students, employers are helping young Ontarians make some of the most important decisions in life, including setting career goals and choosing what type of post secondary education and training to pursue," said Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne. "School-work partnerships are critical to boosting student achievement and helping more kids graduate." Minister of Education Kathleen Wynne School to Work Partnerships are critical |
| “The employer champions are forward-thinking leaders in their sector and communities who recognize the value of experiential learning as a cost-effective way to recruit, train and retain young workers,” said Tom Flanagan, co-chair of the Provincial Partnership Council. “They have shown tremendous dedication to helping local students gain essential work and leadership skills, all while providing existing employees with opportunities to enhance their own skills in communication, team work and management.”
April 27, 2009
Employer Champion Award Event Tom Flanagan, co-chair of the Provincial Partnership Council Employer Champions are forward-thinking leaders |