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Once a student is registered in his/her secondary
school cooperative education program and commits to a placement
involving skilled trades, that student automatically becomes an OYAP
candidate. Full registration and apprentice status with the Ministry
of Training Colleges and Universities will only begin once the
employer agrees to sponsor the student.
An apprenticeship agreement
is established between the student, (who wants to learn the skilled trade) a
sponsor (employer/co-op supervisor) and the Ministry of Training.
Each registered student has the registration fee waived, receives a
training standard to keep track of competencies learned, is eligible
to attend college (night or day) apprenticeship training, and may
apply for the "Loans for Tools" program.
After graduation,
students can go directly to work full time or attend college (day or
night - block or day release) to complete the theoretical component
of their training. It is extremely important that the course
selections are guided during the grade 9 and 10 option periods to
ensure an adequate course link.
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OYAP works for you!
If you are a student....
you earn credits towards your Ontario Secondary
School Diploma while being a registered apprentice
you learn while building a successful career
fantastic opportunities are available for both
men and women
apprenticeships are available in four sectors:
manufacturing, motive power, construction and industrial
fantastic career opportunities exist in the
skilled trades which provide job satisfaction and excellent economic
rewards for young, motivated students
take a package of grade 11 and 12 courses
designed to prepare students for practical work experience in a trade
participate in co-operative education learning
hands-on skills
go directly to work after graduation and take
college classes to complete apprenticeship
An employer....
students take in-school courses to prepare them
for practical experience in your industry
you interview students to select the best
candidate(s)
students participate in co-op half-day from
September to January and/or February to June
where cases allow, students can participate in
full day co-op placements
WSIB coverage is covered by Ministry of
Education during the placement period
you are not required to pay the student a wage
any payment of wages is at the discretion of
the employer
summer employment opportunities can be offered
registration as an apprentice can occur at
any time during the program
cooperative education teachers maintain a close
contact with students and employer
upon registration as an apprentice, hours
obtained may be accredited towards journey person status
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