Passport to Prosperity
OCRI, in participation with the Ministry of Education, is striving
to increase employer involvement in school-to-work opportunities
for high school students. These opportunities provide students with
effective ways to learn about work and gain valuable experience.
These experiences come in a variety of forms available to students.
Employer Application Form (Français)
Student Benefits:
- Students get real life/ real time experience outside the classroom
- Connects classroom learning to the workplace
- Elevates preparedness for the workplace
- Motivates students to continue learning
Educators' Section
You are invited to be part of this energizing initiative!
Experiential learning is an integral part of the Ontario curriculum. Co-op, job shadow, visits to worksites, interaction with business mentors, compliment the amazing learning of the classroom. The Ottawa region is fortunate to have the resource to facilitate exciting and vibrant partnerships between Educators and Business. OCRI is this resource! You and your students are the catalyst. Please get involved!
Employers' Section
Reasons to Participate
- Investing in your workforce of tomorrow.
- Opportunity to recruit bright, young talent to assure the growth of your business.
- Showcase your organization or industry.
- Contribute to building a stronger and more vibrant community.
Employer Benefits:
- Access to a free and talented workforce
- Companies impact the training of their future workforce
- Raises your company’s profile as an excellent corporate citizen who facilitates experiential learning for students
- Increases awareness of what students are learning
- Provides opportunities for meaningful mentorship
Interested?
Please complete and forward this form. (Français)
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