OYAP

OYAP - Programs

Regular OYAP
Concentrated OYAP
Dual Credit OYAP

Regular OYAP

OYAP is an apprenticeship program that enables students to learn a skilled trade while completing the requirements for their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

This program involves a partnership with the student, the student’s cooperative education teacher and a local employer. If the student is registered as an apprentice, the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) administers and regulates the agreement.

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program provides the opportunity for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations in Grade 11 or Grade 12. Application for OYAP is available through the school’s Cooperative Education application process.

All secondary school students are eligible to participate in cooperative education. Students apply to take Co-op during the regular course selection process at their school. Students who miss the course selection process should contact their Guidance Counsellor.
To Apply:

Select the Co-op program of choice in Career Cruising

Complete the following forms and return to the Guidance or Co-op Departments

Co-op Application form
Two Teacher Reference Forms
Parent/Student Information Form

Participate in an interview and counselling process by a Co-op teacher

Please note the following:

Students must be going into Grade 11 or 12 to apply for Co-op
Attendance records and teacher references are considered
Students must have alternate placement choices and be prepared to accept them if their first placement choice is not available
Placement expenses (e.g., travel) are the responsibility of the student and/or parent/guardian

An OYAP Student:

is a Co-op student in an apprenticeship occupation
is 16 years of age or older
has completed at least 16 secondary school credits
is enrolled full time in school

Benefits Of OYAP For Students:

Earn credits toward an OSSD while exploring a potential career within the skilled trades
Obtain important health and safety training
Develop essential and employability skills
Allows a smooth transition into post-secondary apprenticeship programs

Regular OYAP

Senior Technology Course
Half Day Co-op Placement in Grade 11 or Grade 12

Concentrated OYAP

Grade 11

Prerequisite Technology Course
Co-op Placement (recommended)

Grade 12

Three credit technology course during first semester ( Includes Level One Apprenticeship Curriculum)
Half Day or Full Day Co-op Placement during second semester

*Concentrated OYAP opportunities include:

Automotive Service Technician,
Baker,
Cabinetmaker,
Cook/Chef,
General Machinist
Hairstylist,
Industrial Mechanic Millwright,
Tool & Die Maker
Welder

Dual Credit OYAP

This is a program for students who have career plans to become an apprentice. The program operates in partnership with Conestoga College, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), and six local school boards.

The program will be offered in Semester 2. In this four credit program, secondary school students will:

earn two secondary school Co-op credits
earn two dual credits by completing the Level 1 Apprenticeship Curriculum at a Conestoga College Campus
be registered as an apprentice by an employer consortium and earn hours towards an apprenticeship
receive support from a secondary school teacher in the transition to apprenticeship

Students must:

have 26 secondary school credits with all compulsory credits completed by the end of semester 1 of Grade 12
have completed the related senior level technology course

Upcoming Events

Trade and Technology Events

Ontario Technology and Trade Video (opens in a new window)

OYAP Calendar of Events

OYAP Calendar of Events – September 2009 to June 2010
*Event*	*Date*	*Number of Students*
United Association of Plumbers, Steamfitters, and Welders Training Centre Workshops	Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Thursday, April 15, 2010 Thursday, May 6, 2010	25 25 25
Clifford Evans Training Centre	Thursday, October 8, 2009 Thursday, April 22, 2010	50 50
Sutherland Schultz – Industrial Trades Evening	Wednesday, October 21, 2009 (6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)	Open invite
Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship Showcase Bingeman’s, Kitchener	Wednesday, December 2, 2009	1,000
Grade 8 Trade & Technology Events at Conestoga College	Tuesday, November 24, 2009 –Guelph campus Wednesday, November 25, 2009 – Waterloo campus Thursday, January 28, 2010 – Guelph Campus Wednesday, February 17, 2010 – Doon Campus Thursday, March 11, 2010 – Waterloo Campus Wednesday, May 12, 2010 – Doon Campus	~1,500
Skills Women’s Networking Dinner The Centre, Linamar - Guelph	Tuesday, March 9, 2010 (5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)	Open invite
Regional Skills Competitions	March 22 to March 25, 2010 March 25 – competitions at Conestoga College March 29 – Skills Awards Evening	Open to competitors from all 5 high schools
Provincial Skills Competitions at RIM Park (May, 2010)	Monday, May 17 – Elementary students Tuesday, May 18 – Secondary students Wednesday, May 19 – Awards Ceremony	Open for Gold Medal Regional Winners
National Skills Competitions at RIM Park	Thursday, May 20 to May 23, 2010	Open to Gold Medal Provincial Winners

Workshops at Conestoga College Shared Events Through SCWI
*Trade*	*Date*	*Campus*	*Number of Students*
Electrical	Thursday, November 12, 2009	Doon ATS	8
Welding	Monday, December 7	Guelph	7
Truck and Coach	Friday, December 11	Guelph	25
Machining	Friday, January 22, 2010	Doon	7 or 15
Heavy Equipment Technician/ Operator	Monday, February 22	Guelph	10
Heavy Equipment Technician/ Operator	Monday, March 29	Guelph	10
Millwright	Thursday, April 22	Guelph	10
Millwright	Thursday, May 13	Guelph	10

Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) Apprenticeship Registrations of Secondary Students
*Date*	*Time*	*Location*
Thursday, January 7, 2010	6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.	MTCU Office 4275 King St. E., 2nd Floor, Suite 200 Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2E9
Tuesday, January 12, 2010	6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.	MTCU Office 4275 King St. E., 2nd Floor, Suite 200 Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2E9
Tuesday, May 25, 2010	6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.	MTCU Office 4275 King St. E., 2nd Floor, Suite 200 Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2E9
Thursday, May 27, 2010	6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.	MTCU Office 4275 King St. E., 2nd Floor, Suite 200 Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2E9

OYAP Dual Credit Apprenticeship Program Parent and Secondary Student Information Sessions
*Trade*	*Date and Time*	*Location*
Cook	Tuesday, October 27, 2009 beginning at 4:30 p.m. (interviews to follow)	Waterloo Campus of Conestoga College 108 University Ave. E., Waterloo N2J 2W2
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Millwright)	Thursday, November 5, 2009 beginning at 4:30 p.m. (interviews to follow)	Guelph Campus of Conestoga College 460 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph N1H 6N6
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)	Thursday, November 5, 2009 beginning at 4:30 p.m. (interviews to follow)	Guelph Campus of Conestoga College 460 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph N1H 6N6
Truck and Coach	Thursday, November 5, 2009 beginning at 4:30 p.m. (interviews to follow)	Guelph Campus of Conestoga College, 460 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph N1H 6N6
Welder	Thursday, November 5, 2009 beginning at 4:30 p.m. (interviews to follow)	Guelph Campus of Conestoga College 460 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph N1H 6N6