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What is OYAP?
 
 
Objectives of OYAP
 
 
Who can participate in OYAP?
 
 
How does OYAP work?
 
 
Goals of the Program
  • to impress upon students the importance of entering the workforce with a learned skill or trade
     
  • to provide the student with the opportunity to earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma in addition to earning hours and competencies towards an apprenticeship
     
  • to help the student become an independent, skilled employee, and a valuable addition to the workplace
     
  • to develop in students an understanding of employer expectations involving such concepts as time management, productivity, teamwork, loyalty, maturity and communication skills
     
  • to provide a viable solution to the problem of shortages in the skilled trades and specifically the lack of young people joining the trades
     
  • to provide employers with the opportunity to invest in youth
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