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Co-operative Education
Collingwood Collegiate provides a sound educational setting for all student agents. They are encouraged to reach their greatest potential and are taught by a team of caring professiona1s.The education of these individuals is not limited to the 4 walls of a
classroom. Courses offer an abundance of field trips and there is further opportunity to get a taste of the 'real world' on a wider basis. This comes through experiencing co- operative education. Led by Mrs . McLeod and assisted by Mrs. Lemon, dozens of students received hands on experience in a workplace in the Collingwood area.
Such placements included elementary schools, G and M Hospital, hair salons, the town municipal offices and other businesses. Co-
' ' I feel Co-op Education is one of the most valuable hands on
experinence that no other class could officer.
op educations offers so many advantages . It provides each individual with work experience, it develops people skills and preparation for a future career. In some cases, it is an eye opener for anindividualwholearnsthat whatwasinitiallyconsidered a good career choice really wasn't suited to that person. Many co-op placements even lead to a paid position at the conclusion of the semester.
It is truly a win- win situation for all agents!
-Dee Dee Doherty
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