Application deadline
17 June 2026
Registration for Summer 2026 Session 1.
Hybrid Program
Creating Opportunities through Co-op, Grade 11 (DCO3O)
by University of Ottawa Engineering Outreach
A cooperative education course combining workplace preparation, a practical internship, and reflection to build career awareness, communication, and leadership.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:Succeed Editorial
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Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Finishing Grades 10-12; no prerequisites
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
University of Ottawa, SITE Building, 800 King Edward, Ottawa, Canada
Cost
$480
Duration
4 weeks; 110 hours
Format
Hybrid
Latest deadline
17 June 2026 · Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
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Certificate / Outcome: 1.0 Ontario secondary school credit
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Placement: 80-hour unpaid internship
Teacher: Kainia Cloutier
Assessment: Placement evaluation; reflective assignments
Accreditation: Ontario Ministry credit-granting authority
Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 summary
DCO3O connects workplace preparation with a practical internship and reflective learning. It emphasizes understanding how a workplace operates and using that experience to inform future choices.
Students prepare job application materials, learn workplace safety, follow a personalized learning plan, and reflect on their progress. It suits students who learn through responsibility and real tasks.
What is Creating Opportunities through Co-op, Grade 11 (DCO3O)?
Creating Opportunities through Co-op, Grade 11 (DCO3O) is a cooperative education course offered by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering Secondary School. It combines online workplace preparation with a practical unpaid university internship, connecting career exploration with direct experience.
Students prepare for workplace responsibilities, develop a personalized learning plan, and investigate questions connected to their placement. Reflection and employer feedback help them connect what they learn with their interests, strengths, and future education or career choices.
Why Succeed highlights Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11
Workplace preparation and a personalized safety plan give the internship an educational structure.
A student learning plan links placement responsibilities to individual goals.
Employer assessments at midterm and the end provide feedback from the workplace.
Reflective journals and career research encourage students to turn experience into informed decisions.
Successful completion earns recognized Ontario secondary school credit.
Who is Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 for?
Best for
Students who want structured workplace experience and enjoy learning through practical responsibilities and reflection.
Not ideal if
You need paid employment or want a course completed entirely from home.
Is Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 worth it?
DCO3O is worth considering if you want to test workplace expectations while working toward a school credit. Its strongest feature is the connection between preparation, practical responsibilities, feedback, and reflection, which can make the experience more useful than observation alone.
The value depends on how well the matched internship connects with your interests and how actively you engage with it. Because the placement is unpaid and includes regular assessment, it requires both a financial trade-off and a commitment to documented learning.
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Cost and what is included
$480; includes 15 hours of pre-employment orientation, 15 hours of reflective learning, 80 hours of placement experience, Course materials, software, and required equipment, Workplace safety training, Employer assessments and teacher evaluation.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
4 weeks; 110 hours; University of Ottawa, SITE Building, 800 King Edward, Ottawa, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 need?
Effort level
High, with sustained workplace participation and assessed reflection.
Best started
Begin four to six weeks before a future summer session to gather documents and prepare for internship matching.
Main challenge
Balancing workplace reliability with thoughtful logs, research, and reflection.
Typical preparation
Gather your birth certificate, recent report card, and Individual Education Plan if applicable.
List your interests and strengths so you can discuss them during internship matching.
Practice explaining your goals and examples of teamwork in an interview.
Plan how you will attend campus activities consistently.
Useful if
You want to understand your strengths through practical work.
What do students do on Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11?
You prepare for a workplace, complete a matched internship, and examine what the experience teaches you. A personalized learning plan connects your responsibilities with goals, safety practices, and career exploration.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Discuss your interests through the internship interview process.
- 2
Complete job-readiness activities, safety training, and a personalized placement safety plan.
- 3
Develop learning goals and a cooperative education learning plan.
- 4
Participate in the placement while maintaining logs and reflective work.
- 5
Research a career or workplace question and communicate your findings.
- 6
Complete the placement report and review employer feedback.
Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Programme dates
29 June-24 July 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 17 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 29 June-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students must be finishing Grades 10-12.
No course prerequisites or corequisites are required.
Students participate in an interview for internship matching.
How much does Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 cost?
Program fee
$480 CAD — Summer 2026 DCO3O course fee.
Funding or discounts
- Bursaries: For underrepresented students in STEM and students with financial need; a separate application is required.
What's included
15 hours of pre-employment orientation, 15 hours of reflective learning, 80 hours of placement experience, Course materials, software, and required equipment, Workplace safety training, Employer assessments and teacher evaluation
How to apply to Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11
- 1
Use the Faculty of Engineering Secondary School registration portal to select DCO3O.
- 2
Provide your email address and legal status in Canada.
- 3
Submit your birth certificate, recent report card, and Individual Education Plan if applicable.
- 4
Take part in the interview process used to determine internship fit.
- 5
Submit the separate bursary form if you wish to be considered for financial support.
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What does Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Pre-employment orientation
Prepare resumes and cover letters, practice interviews, and study workplace safety and rights over 15 hours.
Reflective learning
Use 15 hours of reflection, learning-plan review, journals, and career research to interpret your placement experience.
Community placement
Complete 80 hours of practical workplace learning guided by your cooperative education learning plan.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11?
A typical day during the program.
Summer timetable
9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m., with no class on 1 July 2026.
Course allocation
15 hours orientation, 15 hours reflection, and 80 hours placement.
Who teaches on Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11?
The DCO3O course outline names Kainia Cloutier as teacher and Julie Olivier as department head. The cooperative education teacher monitors learning and determines the report-card mark, while the employer provides placement feedback.
Where do students stay on Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11?
Non-residential plan
- University internship: The practical internship takes place at the university.
- Course resources: Students receive access to course materials, software, and required equipment.
What happens after Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Earn 1.0 Ontario secondary school credit upon successful completion.
Build practical workplace experience through an unpaid internship.
Develop a reflective journal or portfolio and placement report.
Use career research to inform education and career planning.
Receive employer feedback on your workplace skills.
This credit does not satisfy Ontario's online learning graduation requirement.
Where does Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 take place?
The summer session venue is the University of Ottawa's SITE Building at 800 King Edward in Ottawa. DCO3O combines online preparation with an internship at the university.
Learning format
Online workplace preparation comes before the practical university internship, with reflective learning integrated into the course. The 110-hour outline divides the work into 15 hours of orientation, 15 hours of reflection, and 80 hours of placement.
Mentorship and feedback
A cooperative education teacher monitors the placement.
The employer assesses progress at midterm and the end.
Supervisor and co-worker feedback informs workplace learning.
Monitoring meetings support reflection and progress.
The teacher determines the final report-card mark.
Time-zone considerations
- Campus activities follow Ottawa local time.
- The summer timetable runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
- The internship requires attendance at the university.
Tech requirements
A computer with a supported operating system and browser.
An internet connection and functional webcam and microphone.
Screen resolution of at least 1024 x 768.
Speakers or headphones and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Word-processing and presentation software, or equivalent Google tools.
Assessment style
Assessment combines job-readiness and safety tasks, reflective work, career research, and workplace evaluation.
- Updated resume, cover letter, and interview practice.
- Safety assignment and WHMIS test.
- Logs, reflective journal or portfolio, and career research.
- Placement final report and workplace evaluation.
- Employer feedback at midterm and the end.
Portfolio / outputs
Main deliverable / output
The placement final report brings together your workplace learning and reflection.
Updated resume and cover letter.
Personalized placement safety and learning plans.
Placement logs and reflective journal or portfolio.
Career research assignment.
1.0 high school credit upon successful completion.
Creating Opportunities through Co-op Grade 11 FAQs
No. DCO3O includes a practical unpaid internship at the university.
Yes. Successful completion earns 1.0 credit toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
The outline allocates 15 hours to pre-employment orientation, 15 hours to reflective learning, and 80 hours to the placement.
Students take part in an interview process to determine the best internship for them. A personalized learning plan guides their placement experience.
The employer assesses progress at midterm and the end of the semester. The teacher determines the report-card mark using workplace feedback and course assessments.
The course outline lists no prerequisites or corequisites. Students must be finishing Grades 10-12.
Students provide an email address, legal status in Canada, a birth certificate, a recent report card, and their Individual Education Plan if applicable.
No. The school states that its credits do not meet the Ministry definition of an online course, even when teaching includes an online component.
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- Policies and frequently asked questions | Faculty of Engineering
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- Faculty of Engineering Secondary School | Faculty of Engineering
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