SHSM Summer Co-op Program at Mackenzie Health Hospital & Scarborough Health Network
The Mackenzie Health Hospital and Scarborough Health Network Summer Co-operative Education Program
In partnership with the York Catholic District School Board and the York Region District School Board, Mackenzie Health Hospital as well as Scarborough Health Network provides excellent opportunities for students to fulfill the two-credit co-op SHSM requirement in the Health & Wellness or Business sectors.
As space in this program is limited, students are also strongly encouraged to apply to their respective board's summer varied placements program, which offers additional opportunities in all SHSM sectors.
Upon successful completion of this co-op placement, students will be in a better position to make informed decisions about post-secondary education and training and employment opportunities within the health care sector.
The SHSM Program
While many experiential learning opportunities help students discover and develop their interests, skills and talents, few are more comprehensive than the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program. The SHSM is a way of organizing and recognizing outstanding programming and student success. A SHSM (Red Seal) designation on your high school diploma indicates that you have focused your high school experience on a career path that matches your skills and interests.
Learn more Here!
Eligibility
The Mackenzie Health Hospital and Scarborough Health Network hospitals two-credit centralized co-op program is for SHSM students entering Grade 12 in September of 2024, pursuing the Health & Wellness OR Business sectors.
Students who have the requisite educational background, and demonstrate responsibility, motivation, commitment, and the willingness to learn in an adult workplace environment will be considered for entry into the program. This centralized placement is competitive, with a limited number of placements available.
Co-op Placement Opportunities
Placement opportunities and criteria to be met within designated departments are made available by the hospitals.
Explore Summer 2024 postings for Mackenzie Health Hospital or Scarborough Health Network Co-op HERE .
Program Structure and Date Parameters
MACKENZIE HEALTH HOSPITAL
The program structure below is for both YCDSB and YRDSB students.
The 2 credit summer co-op program is a blended learning model running from May 15th - August 1st, 2024. Wednesday evening Pre-Placement classes will be virtual , while Saturday classes will be held in-person at Our Lady Queen of the World CA .
This enrichment program also includes a REQUIRED two-week volunteer component at Mackenzie Health Hospital from August 6th to August 19th, 2024.
SCARBOROUGH HEALTH NETWORK
For YCDSB students - Scarborough Health Network program will follow the same structure as the Mackenzie Health Hospital above.
For YRDSB students - Program outline and structure will follow the regular 2-credit summer co-op for YRDSB. The 2 credit summer co-op program is a blended learning model running from May 21st - August 2st, 2024. Pre-Placement classes will be a combination of virtual and in-person taking place at Dr. Bette Stephenson Centre for Learning.
Note, the two-week volunteer component is NOT a requirement for placements with the Scarborough Health Network.
Review a detailed outline of the program structure and date parameters HERE .
Application Process and Deadlines
Students applying to the SHSM Hospital Summer Co-operative Education Program must commit to its entire duration. Vacations or other planned absences must occur after the completion of the program, including the the two-week volunteer component for Mackenzie Health Hospital students. Note, the two-week volunteer component is NOT a requirement for placements with the Scarborough Health Network.
Teachers, students, and parents or guardians should NOT contact Mackenzie Health Hospital or Scarborough Health Hospital directly. The program is delivered by York Catholic DSB for both York Region DSB and York Catholic DSB students
Follow the application process HERE .
