High School Co-op

This program launched in January 2024 with the purpose of providing eligible high school students learning opportunities across the various disciplines and departments at LHSC, sparking a passion for a career in healthcare. Student Affairs will be providing opportunities for Fall, Winter, and Summer cohorts, so please keep an eye out for when applications open!

Summer 2026 co-op applications will open on May 13! The student application will be posted here at 8:30am.

Summer 2026 Timeline:

  • May 13th – Applications Open to Students & Teachers to apply (at 8:30am)
  • May 20th – Student Application Deadline (closes at midnight)
  • May 21st - 27th – LHSC Application Review & Interview Period
  • May 27th – Student Selection Deadline
  • May 28th – Successful Applicants Notified by Student Affairs

New Process:

  1. Application open to students and teachers
  2. LHSC Student Application review and interviews
  3. Student(s) selections
  4. Student(s) and school notified with pre-placement requirements
  5. Student cleared for co-op
  • Once LHSC opportunities have been confirmed by Student Affairs, an email will be sent to all co-op teachers with dates and a timeline to be shared with all eligible students.
  • Applications will be open to students and schools via a link on the Student Affairs website. 
  • Once all applications have been submitted, Student Affairs will forward them to the LHSC Supervisor or Leader to review.
    • LHSC Supervisor or Leader may request an interview as the selection process or may simply review the applicants' resumes and choose. 
  • After the selection process has finished, Student Affairs will notify the student and school of the successful applicant and provide them with pre-placement requirements. 
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