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What is OYAP?

OYAP promotes careers in the skilled professions. OYAP meets the needs of students who are considering apprenticeship as a pathway to full-time, life-long employment immediately after graduating.

• OYAP gives you the opportunity to receive apprenticeship training.
• You receive apprenticeship training at no cost.
• You obtain credits towards earning your Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
• You will be applying to apprentice in a specific trade. A trade is a type of work that requires “hands-on” skills.
• Most trades require you to have an apprenticeship license in order to work in the trade.
• Apprenticeship training allows you to learn the skills while working with qualified trades people.
• Some training takes place in the classroom.
• You must be registered in a 2, 3, or 4 credit Cooperative Education course at your school.
• You will have a Personalized Placement Learning Plan (PPLP) which provides the framework for this learning opportunity.
• You will spend a majority of your time at the workplace and also complete an in-school pre-placement session.
• To be eligible, you must: Be at least 16 years of age.
• Be enrolled in high school full time. Have at least 16 credits.
• Students enrolled in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program can accumulate hundreds of hours of hands-on experience, make connections with people who can help them today and tomorrow and, may “earn while they learn”.

Ask your high school guidance counsellor to find out more about OYAP!