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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) provides students with hands-on training and practical learning in over 140 skilled trades. Through the Cooperative Education program, students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 can explore apprenticeship occupations, gain real-world experiences and earn wages while working toward certification as journey persons. This allows them to develop valuable skills, become registered apprentices, and progress in their chosen trades - all while completing their .

Goals of OYAP

To provide students with the opportunity to start training in skilled trade while completing the requirements for an .
To enable students to make the school to work transition by direct entry into apprenticeship training.
To provide employers with the opportunity to train the skilled workers they require.
To provide a viable solution to address the problem of skilled tradespeople shortages in general, and specifically the lack of young people joining the trades.

Student Eligibility

To be eligible for participation in OYAP, students must:

have successfully completed 14 credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) prior to starting the program;
be at least 15 years of age; and.
be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in a secondary school with a District School Board;
be working towards the completion of all OSSD requirements

Preparing for OYAP:

Consider pursuing an apprenticeship if:

you enjoy hands-on learning and have good mechanical and spatial abilities.
you enjoy fixing things, assembling and disassembling structures.
you can solve problems, determine why something does not work and how it can be done better.
you are prepared to complete an apprenticeship.

Students interested in the apprenticeship pathway participate in OYAP by taking Cooperative Education where the work placement is in a recognized skilled trade.

Students intending to participate in OYAP should start planning early by:

researching the types of skilled trades requiring apprenticeships that interest them. ;
researching the opportunities for apprenticeships in their area;
selecting Co-operative Education in grade 11 and/or 12;
speaking to a Guidance Counselor to assist them in their research and course planning; and,
speaking to a Co-operative Education teacher to assist them in securing a work placement that fits their plans.

Apprenticeship in Ontario

There are 140+ skilled trades in Ontario that can be learned through apprenticeship. Divided into four sectors, the list of apprenticeship-based careers includes:

OYAP Apprenticeship in Ontario Infographic

How Long is An Apprenticeship?

Becoming certified in a trade requires on-the-job and in-school training. Depending on the trade, Apprenticeship programs are typically 3-5 years long and lead to trade certifcation. Specific trade can be found on the .

Explore Your Future with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

Try Out a Skilled Trade

Students can explore exciting careers like electrician, plumber, welder, carpenter, hairstylist, chef, and more—while still in high school.

Earn High School Credits
Complete a cooperative education placement in a skilled trade and earn credits toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Get a Head Start on an Apprenticeship
Begin your apprenticeship training while completing high school — registered OYAP participants can start logging apprenticeship hours.
Learn from Industry Professionals
Work hands-on with certified tradespeople and gain real-world experience in the field.
Develop In-Demand Skills
Build practical, job-ready skills in areas such as construction, automotive, electrical, culinary, hairstyling, and more.
Access Pathways to Employment
Connect with local employers and increase your chances of securing full-time work or a registered apprenticeship after graduation.
Reduce Post-Secondary Costs
Start your apprenticeship training early, potentially reducing tuition and training costs after high school.
Empower Career Planning
Make informed decisions about your future by exploring trade pathways aligned with your interests and strengths.
Support from Educators and OYAP Coordinators
Receive guidance and mentorship throughout your OYAP journey to help navigate training, certifications, and next steps.
Contribute to Ontario's Skilled Workforce
Play a key role in addressing labour shortages and supporting the province's growing skilled trades sector. Having a skilled trade provides the power of flexibility, transferability, and is a passport to work anywhere in the world.

(NEW) OYAP-FAST Program for Grade 11 & 12 Students

Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Grade 11 and 12 students can participate in the new Focused Apprenticeship Skills Training (OYAP-FAST) program. This new accelerated stream within provides students with the opportunity to gain expanded apprenticeship experience by earning additional cooperative education credits while completing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).

Are you a hands-on learner who wants to get a head start on a rewarding career in the skilled trades?
Would you like to work toward becoming an apprentice while earning your high school diploma?
Sign up for OYAP-FAST when you complete your course selections see your Guidance Counsellor.

Click here to learn more about OYAP-FAST