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co-op
A high school or college course where students earn credits by working at a real workplace. Very common in Ontario.
I can't hang out Tuesday mornings, I have co-op at the vet clinic.
For parents and educators
Usually a great experience. Placements are unpaid, so check transportation and who supervises your teen at the workplace.
Where it came from
Short for cooperative education. Every Ontario school board offers it.
Also heard as
co-op placement, coop, cooperative education
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