Can CF please offer this co-op program in Toronto, Mississauga, or Oakville. I can only comply with less stringent measures that is why I like to enroll in this program. As a college graduate, can I take advantage of this? Even if I do not get paid.
Army Reserve Co-op (sem 2) COP4XA
The Army Reserve Co-op Program includes basic military training as an introduction to life in the Canadian Forces, specific to the Army Reserve. This means training to be a member of one of the Army Reserve units in Thunder Bay, at the Armoury on Park Avenue. The Army Reserve units in Thunder Bay are: 736 Communications Squadron, which specializes in electronic communications; the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, which is an infantry unit; 18 Service Battalion, which specializes in transport, supply/logistics and technical repair and maintenance; and 18 Field Ambulance, which specializes in health care and trauma support services. The program will be offered to senior students in Semester II.
To be eligible, students must meet the following conditions:
*16 years old prior to the starting date of the program;
*A Canadian citizen; Have a minimum of 15 credits prior to the start of the program;
*Enrolled in Semester II Co-op (afternoon);
*Successfully complete the entrance requirements prior to December 1 of the school year (physical, medical, aptitude);
*Able to attend program from 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and the occasional weekend training sessions.
As a member of the Army Reserve, students can expect the following:
*Two (2) credits (cooperative education);
*Remuneration at the rate of a regular reservist ($85.70 per day/$42.85 per half day);
*An introduction to a career in the Canadian Forces, specifically the Army;
*Knowledge and skills related to: Team building, time management, problem solving skills, fitness and sports;
*Trades related training in the areas of Mobile Support Equipment Operator (light, medium and heavy Logistics Wheeled Logistics Vehicles);
*Supply Technician (Logistics and Supply Systems)
*Cook (Culinary Management);
*Resource Management Support Clerk (Office and Finance Administration);
*Weapons Technician (Repair and Maintenance of Weapons Systems);
*Vehicle Technician (Automotive and Heavy Equipment Mechanics);
*Infantry (Safe Weapons Handling and Tactics);
*Medical Technician (First Responder, Basic Trauma Life Support and Paramedic);
*Signals Operator (Digital Communications);
*An excellent reference on an application for those seeking a career in policing, law and security, data processing, office and financial administration and management, mechanics, computers and electronics or health care;
*For those who remain active Army Reservists beyond high school graduation, students can qualify for tuition support at approved postsecondary institutions (up to $2,000 per year for four years).
Canadian Forces Cooperative Education Opportunities
COURSE NOTE: Runs Sem II. Must be 16 years of age and have 15 credits by the start of the program. See course description for more details.
