Do you like learning by doing? Consider taking a YRDSB’s International Co-op Program which integrates classroom learning with hand’s on work experience, but with an international flavour.

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Try the Costa Rica Summer International Co-op (CRsum) program which involves:

• earning 2 Co-op credits
• summer timeframe (July – August)
• 4 weeks duration
  • one week preparation in York Region
  • three weeks placement in Costa Rica
• host family living
• group oriented Cooperative Education work placements with a sea turtle nesting conservation project plus one or more of: community development, ecotourism and wildlife rehabilitation

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"ICE to Ecuador has been paused for 2013-14" UPDATE February 2013: The International Cooperative Education to Ecuador (ICE) program will be taking a pause for the 2013-14 school year and will not be offered to students. Students interested in an International Cooperative Education experience may wish to consider the Costa Rica Summer International Co-op program. Please consult the ICE web page ( www.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/ice ) or contact your Co-op or Guidance department for future updates.

Try the International Cooperative Education to Ecuador (ICE) program which involves:

• earning 6 credits
  • three “4U” grade 12 credits
  • three Co-op credits
• a second semester timeframe (February – June) plus first semester activities
• 20 weeks duration
  • four weeks of February preparation in York Region
  • thirteen weeks of March to May placement in Ecuador
  • three weeks of June debriefing in York Region
• host family living
• individually oriented Co-operative Education work placements in the fields of: agriculture, animal care, education, health care, small business or social work