More Co-Op Businesses Needed

A high interest in the co-operative education program at Fort Frances High School is forcing the school to seek out more businesses partners.

Program supervisor Nancy Gillon says more than one-hundred students have applied for co-op next fall, and that means a need for as many supporting businesses.

"Every year I try to get at least one or two new placements into my list," says Gillon. "Fort Frances and the district have been excellent in helping me out in taking students, but if you want to increase the program you need more placements."

Gillon says the greatest need is for companies in the trades or those that can offer a unique work-place experience for students uncertain of their career paths.