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Ontario YouthApprenticeship Program

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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs

The Ontario Youth ApprenticeshipProgram (OYAP) starts in…Grade 11! • OYAP students engage in co-op programs at their school• OYAP students earn high school credits towards a diploma• OYAP students work under the supervision of a skilled

professional• Registered OYAP students are eligible for

financial incentives and apprenticeship services.

Who is an OYAP Student?

‘Co-op participant’A high school student who is

earning co-op ed credits for work experience in any apprenticeable

occupation

‘Registered OYAP’A high school student who is earning

co-op ed credits and is formally registered as an apprentice with the

MTCU while working in any apprenticeable occupation.

‘Accelerated’A high school student who is formally registered as an

apprentice by participating in any of the ‘Accelerated’ OYAP

opportunities available through their board

Apprenticeship Combines…

• Sign a Contract of Apprenticeship/Registered Training Agreement

• Work experience (10-12 months)

• 8 week in-school instruction – “Basic Level”

• Work Experience (12-16 months) - $ raise

• 8 week in-school instruction – “Intermediate Level”

• Work Experience (12-16 months) - $$ raise

• 8 week in-school instruction – “Advanced Level”

• Work Experience (12-16 months) - $$$ raise

• Challenge the exam – “Certificate of Qualification”

26 yrs old!

31 yrs old!

IN-SCHOOL LEARNING (10%) AND ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (90%)

OYAP ‘Accelerated’ Programs

TCDSB

Employer

EmployerEmployer

Training Delivery Agent(Local Unions)

Training Delivery Agent

(Community Colleges)

Partnering School Boards MTCU

SOME Accelerated OYAP Programs

Plumbing

Electrician

Residential Air

Conditioning

Automotive Service

Technician

Drywall, Acoustical

and Lathing Applicator

Training Delivery Agencies:*Seneca CollegeLocal Union 27

*Humber College*George Brown College

*Centennial College*Local 675Local 183

Child &Youth Worker

HairstylingFloor

Covering Installer

Cook

ConstructionCraft

Worker

ChildDevelopmentPractitioner

Baker Carpentry

OYAP Accelerated Programs

Cook (Humber College)

Automotive Service Technician (Centennial College)

Child Development Practitioner (Seneca College)

Child and Youth Care Practitioner (Centennial College) Plumbing (Humber College/George Brown College) Electrician (Humber College/George Brown College)

Refrigeration AC Systems Mechanic (George Brown College)

Baker (George Brown College)

Carpentry (George Brown College)

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OYAP Accelerated Programs

Construction Craft Worker (Local 183)

General Carpenter (Local 27)

Drywall (Local 675)

Floor Covering Installer (Local 27)

Hairstyling (Monsignor Johnson S.S)

Generally, a career in trades requires traits and talents such as:

• Good literacy • Ability to solve problems• Good communication skills • Aptitude for technology• Creativity and imagination• Attention to detail• Mathematical and analytical skills• Coordination and dexterity• Visualization of the end product

Most importantly…

you need PASSION

for your trade!

What skills are needed to be SUCCESSFUL?

The Accelerated OYAP Candidate

• School interview through Co-op Department• On-line application• Interview workshop (attire, posture,

appearance, interview package, quiz, etc.)• Interview at Training Delivery Agent• Provide application, credit counselling

summary form, cover letter, resume, three letters of reference

What to Look For…

• Attendance• Punctuality• Co-op experience, volunteer experience• Course prerequisites (i.e. physics, math,

English, etc.)• Math quiz, short readings• Interview Rubric

OYAP

Be at least 16 years of ageBe enrolled full time in a

secondary schoolHave at least 16 creditsBe enrolled in 2, 3, or 4 credit Co-

op Education

Accelerated OYAP

Be 16 years of age

Be in their graduating year

(except in CITI Motive Power where a student can start in Grade 11)

Completed 26 credits by the start of the second semester

Must be enrolled in a 4 credit Co-op program

Have a Social Insurance Number

Who is Eligible?

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