Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs
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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) offers full-time secondary school students the opportunity to train as apprentices while enrolled in school. In the first year of the program (grade 11), the student is exploring the skilled trade The student is usually a registered apprentice in the second year (grade 12).
OYAP allows students to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and to gain apprenticeship training leading to a Certificate of Qualification with journeyperson status in a skilled trade. An apprenticeship is a hands-on program for people who want to work in a skilled trade and who enjoy learning by doing. More than 140 trade specialties exist, including automotive, construction, manufacturing, and service industries.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs are linked to Dual Credit Programs.
Resources
For more information you can contact your school's guidance counsellor or call our OYAP/Pathways Instructional Coach (Sue Hemstreet), at 613-596-8211, ext. 8697. Additionally, you can also contact the Ottawa District Apprenticeship Office (613) 731-7100 or the Training Hotline at 1-800-387-5656.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Guide 
Ministry of Education Website
Ontario OYAP Website
Apprentice Search
You can also learn more about what makes a good OYAP candidate and check out some great examples of students and teachers in OYAP programs below!
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Why OYAP?
Do you learn best by doing? Do you have a strong interest in an apprenticeship occupation? If so, then OYAP may be for you!
OYAP students meet the following requirements:
- be at least 16 years old
- have at least 16 high school credits
- plan to complete the OSSD
- be responsible and mature
- be competent in math and science
- have strong communication skills
- able to committ to a 3-4 year training program
Why Apprenticeship?
- Apprentices are workers so they earn while they learn.
- In the next two decades, 40 per cent of new jobs will be in the skilled trades.
- More people in the skilled trades are retiring than are entering the system.
- Many peopled in skilled trades now make six-figure incomes with excellent benefits.
- The Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association forecasts a 42% vacancy rate for
skilled trades by 2007.
- According to Job Futures 2000, more than one-third of the jobs created in Canada will require a skilled trade designation or a college diploma.
- Many skilled workers use their skills and experience as stepping stones towards other careers in management or go into business for themselves.
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Student of the Month
Kevin Cuttler
OYAP/Dual Credit student at Bell High School
Placement: Level 1 Electrician at Algonquin College
Learn more about Kevin's Pathway by watching a short video clip on YouTube!
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OYAP Stars
OYAP Star Awards are presented to OCDSB teachers for their ongoing work and support of students who are interested in pursuing apprenticeship programs through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
The OYAP program, in conjunction with the Dual Credit program is moving our youth forward in their career pathways. Thanks to Elaine, Jennifer and all our Cooperative Education and Dual Credit Contact teachers throughout the OCDSB.
Stay tuned for more "STAR AWARD" winners to be posted here in the weeks to come!
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Ottawa Technical Secondary School's Lydia Hamilton Receives 5th (and final) OYAP Star Award
Lydia's work to drive the OYAP / Dual credit program at her school is award winning! She has supported students within the OYAP programs - including Welding (held at Kemptville College). Her most recent "good news" item includes imbedding Dual Credits in the culinary program during Work Experience at OTSS in a "team taught" - condensed version.
Thanks to Lydia and her willingness to "think outside the box", OTSS students are moving into the trades through OYAP! Congratulations Lydia!
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Brookfield High School's Kevin Titley Receives 4th OYAP Star Award
Kevin Titley is an outstanding cooperative education teacher and supporter of the OYAP/ Dual Credit program at Brookfield H.S. His experience, knowledge and willingness to "coach" students in and through their experiential learning opportunties are keys to student success at Brookfield - Congratulations Kevin!
Photo: (left to right: Jane Alexander (principal), Kevin Titley (award winner), Steve Collins & Jennifer Perry (VP's))
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Norman Johnson's Kevin Brown Receives the 3rd OYAP Star Award
Kevin Brown, the Cooperative Education teacher for the Norman Johnson Alternate program, has received the 3rd (of 5) OYAP Star Award for his ongoing work with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and Dual Credits. His enthusiasm and commitment to the co op program and his students is infectious. Congratulations Kevin!
Photo: Sue Hemstreet & Kevin Brown
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West Carleton Secondary School's Jennifer Stewart Receives the 2nd OYAP Star Award
Jennifer Stewart, West Carleton Secondary School's Cooperative Education Teacher and OYAP / Dual Credit supporter, received the second of five OYAP - Star Awards.
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Bell High School's Elaine Wright Receives the 1st OYAP Star Award
Elaine Wright, Bell High School's - Cooperative Education Teacher and OYAP / Dual Credit supporter, received the first of five OYAP - Star Awards.
Congratulations Elaine!
Photo: Darryl Kicul (Bell HS - VP) & Elaine Wright |
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