Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

An opportunity for a student to meet diploma requirements while participating in an apprenticeship occupation through Co-op placements and related curriculum

 What is Apprenticeship?

·        Apprenticeship is an education and training program for people who enjoy learning by doing and who want to work in the skilled trades

·        An apprentice is a person who is enrolled in a skilled trade for the purpose of learning the specific skills related to the profession

·        90% of apprenticeship training is hands-on, which employers provide at the workplace

·        10% of apprenticeship training is classroom instruction, which usually takes place at a community college or an approved training organizations

·        An apprenticeship takes from 2 to 5 years to complete, depending on the trade

·        The “apprentice” then receives a Certificate of Qualification or Certificate of Apprentice (depending on the trade), which indicates that he/she is now a skilled professional

What is an “Accelerated” Program?

• Offered Semester 2 only
• Through Accelerated programs students can earn high school credits, register as an apprentice, complete part or all of their Level One  apprenticeship schooling in a specific trade, and earn hours towards their apprenticeship training. In some cases, a student may earn money while registered as an OYAP student participating in an Accelerated program.

Accelerated Programs Available:

• Automotive Technician
• Cook
• Early Childhood Educator
• Electrician
• General Carpenter
• Plumber
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning