St. Mary Co-op Showcase

On Tuesday, June 12th, St. Mary co-operative education students presented their co-op experiences, including placement details, skills gained through their placements and labour research about the occupation, at the St. Mary Co-op Showcase, held in the library learning commons. 

 

Grade 7 students from St. Elizabeth Seton and St. Isaac Jogues visited the Co-op Showcase and completed a scavenger hunt activity as they engaged in conversation with St. Mary students about co-op opportunities and career exploration. Students had an opportunity to ask questions about skilled trades, apprenticeship pathways and find information about local career opportunities in Pickering. 

 

St. Mary students refined their research skills and made connections to other essential skills and work habits they gained through their co-op experiences this semester. They also enhanced their communication skills as they fielded questions from the grade 7 students in a carousal format. 

 

Overall, it was a successful event that generated conversation around exploring career opportunities for students as they navigate their post-secondary pathway.

 

For more information regarding the Co-op program, please visit St. Mary Cooperative Education.