Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program OYAP

Schools Offering Enhanced OYAP Programs

• Erie Migration District Secondary School
• North Star High School
• Riverside Secondary School

Benefits

• Students enrolled in this program will acquire various skills that will prepare them for a career in the auto service industry.
• Students will receive industry recognized training: Working at Heights, Confined Spaces,  Forklift training and much more.

Students can:

• Become a registered apprentice as an auto service technician – 310S
• Accumulate hours & skills towards their apprenticeship requirements.
• Earn credit towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Learn skills and gain experience for in-demand careers in the auto service industry:

• Auto Service Technician
• Heavy Duty Truck and Coach Technician
• Autobody Repair

Enhanced OYAP Auto Service Program Layout & Timetable

Students enrolled in the Enhanced Auto Service OYAP program will have a timetable that looks similar to the example below:

• The double-credit transportation technology classes will prepare students for their cooperative education placement in the automotive sector.
• Students will also complete their Math and English credits in both grade 11 & 12 to ensure they stay are on track to complete their OSSD and get them ready to continue their apprenticeship after secondary school.
• Students will engage in two full semesters of full-day coop as illustrated in the timetable below. 

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 Precision Metal Cutting 

Schools Offering Enhanced OYAP Programs

• Belle River District High School
• Herman Academy - Secondary 
• North Star High School
• Sandwich Secondary School 

Benefits:

• Students may earn $30,000 + in their one-year coop placement
• Students may complete Level 1 of the theory portion of their apprenticeship while still in secondary school.
• Students will receive industry recognized training: Working at Heights, Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Forklift and much more.

Students can:

• Become a registered apprentice as a general machinist – 429A
• Accumulate hours & skills towards their apprenticeship requirements.
• Earn credit towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Learn skills and gain experience for in-demand careers in the precision metal cutting industry:

• Tool & Die Maker
• Mold Maker
• CNC Machinist
• Millwright

Enhanced OYAP Precision Metal Cutting Program Layout & Timetable

Students enrolled in the Enhanced Precision Metal Cutting OYAP program will have a timetable that looks similar to the example below:

• The double-credit Manufacturing technology classes will prepare students for their cooperative education placement in the manufacturing sector.
• Students will also complete their Math and English credits in both grade 11 and 12 to ensure they are on track to complete their OSSD and get them ready to continue their apprenticeship after secondary school.
• Students will engage in two full semesters of full-day coop as illustrated in the timetable below. 

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Schools Offering Enhanced OYAP Programs

• Herman Academy - Secondary 
• North Star High School

Benefits

• Students will acquire various skills that will prepare them for a career in the hairstyling profession.

Students may:

• Become a registered apprentice 
• Accumulate hours & skills towards their apprenticeship requirements.
• Earn credit towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Learn skills and gain experience for in-demand careers in the hairstyling profession:

• Hairstylist

Enhanced Hairstyling Program Layout & Timetable

Students enrolled in the Enhanced Hairstylist OYAP program will have a timetable that looks similar to the example below:

• The double-credit hairstyling technology classes will prepare students for their cooperative education placement in the hairstyling profession.
• Students will also complete their Math and English credits in both grade 11 & 12 to ensure they are on track to complete their OSSD and get them ready to continue their apprenticeship after secondary school.
• Students will engage in two full semesters of full-day coop as illustrated in the timetable below. 

North Star Timetable

Herman Timetable

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Schools Offering Enhanced OYAP Programs

• Community Kitchen
• Leamington District Secondary School
• North Star High School
• Westview Freedom Academy

Benefits

• Gain valuable skills that will prepare students for a career pathway in the culinary profession

Students may:

• Become a registered apprentice as a Cook – 415A
• Accumulate hours & skills towards their apprenticeship requirements.
• Earn credit towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Learn skills and gain experience for in-demand careers in the culinary profession:

• Cook
• Assistant Cook
• Baker

Enhanced Cook Program Layout & Timetable

Students enrolled in the Enhanced Cook OYAP program will have a timetable that looks similar to the example below:

• The double-credit cooking classes will prepare students for their cooperative education placement in the culinary sector.
• Students will also complete their Math and English credits in both grade 11 and 12 to ensure there are on track to complete their OSSD and get them ready to continue their apprenticeship after secondary school.
• Students will engage in two full semesters of full-day coop as illustrated in the timetable below. 

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Schools Offering Enhanced OYAP Programs

• This program is offered at the Carpenters Union Hall located at 2179 Fasan Dr. Oldcastle, ON.
• Students from all schools can apply to attend this program

Benefits

• Students can earn an additional credit each year through the dual credit program associated with St. Clair College.
• Students will receive industry recognized training: Working at Heights, Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Scaffold Training and much more.

Students can:

• Become a registered apprentice as a general carpenter – 403 A
• Accumulate hours & skills towards their apprenticeship requirements.
• Earn credit towards their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Learn skills and gain experience for in-demand careers in the construction industry:

• Carpenter
• Interior Systems Mechanic – Steel studs and acoustical ceilings

Enhanced Construction Program – Carpentry Layout & Timetable

Students enrolled in the Enhanced Construction Program – Carpentry will have a timetable that looks similar to the example below:

• The double-credit construction technology class will prepare students for their cooperative education placement in the construction sector.
• Students will also complete their Math and English credits in both grade 11 and 12 to ensure they are on track to complete their OSSD and get them ready to continue their apprenticeship after secondary school.
• The Enhanced Construction Program has a GECDSB Math & English teacher onsite at the Carpenter Union Hall.
• Students will engage in two full semesters of full-day coop as illustrated in the timetable below. 

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