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!

Winter 2027 dates posted below. Please note that this is for the winter term only (February - June 2027), do not apply if your co-op is for Summer 2027 (July).

Application link will be posted here on December 7th at 8:30am. 

Winter 2027 Timeline:

  • December 7th, 2026 – Applications Open to Students & Teachers to apply (at 8:30am)
  • January 10th, 2027 – Student Application Deadline (closes at midnight)
  • January 11th - 15th, 2027 – LHSC Application Review & Interview Period
  • January 15th, 2027 – Student Selection Deadline
  • January 18th, 2027 – 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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