The employer is expected to:
- Provide a working environment which focuses on learning and apprenticeship training
- Provide a safe working environment which complies with health and safety regulations
- Direct and guide student learning through on-site supervision by a qualified journeyperson
- Assess the progress of the student jointly with the Cooperative Education teacher
The employer’s participation helps the student:
- Develop an awareness and appreciation of the skilled trades
- Gain access to a career in the skilled trades
- Begin apprenticeship training as part of a high school diploma
- Make a successful transition from high school to the workplace in a skilled trade