Find Success in the Skilled Trades

A skilled trade is a career path that requires a particular skill set, specialty knowledge and training and is usually hands-on.

Some skilled trades require an apprenticeship. Why would you try an apprenticeship trade?

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It all starts with OYAP

FAQ

Are there any costs for an employer to take on an OYAP apprentice?

Is the student guaranteed employment upon graduation?

Are students paid for their apprenticeship training?

MYTH BUSTING

There are a lot of myths about apprenticeship and the skilled trades.

SKILLED TRADES JOBS DO NOT PAY WELL.

Skilled trades are a dead-end job.

Working in the trades is dangerous.

Skilled trade work isn’t important.

Skilled trades are for men.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and Guardians: Is your teen interested in hands-on learning or a skilled trade?

Here’s how students can transition from high school to a paid apprenticeship:
✔️ Enroll in tech courses, SHSM, or OYAP
✔️ Get real-world experience through co-op
✔️ Connect with a guidance counsellor or OYAP coordinator
✔️ Begin training with an employer while earning credits & wages

Apprenticeships offer high-demand careers, no student debt, and future-ready skills!

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Asian Food Class! 
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Felix demonstrating the importance of teamwork in the workplace as he helps a colleague fix a component of a tool machine at his placement 🧰 #oyap #coop #teamwork
Keagan is part of the maintenance team at Bio Agri Mix this semester.  He’s learning about preventative maintenance and how the machines at BAM help keep production flowing.  Keagan enjoys the culture of the company and the constant learning that is part of his trade #oyap #millwright . 

Thanks to Andy, Jesse, Jen and everyone at BAM for supporting Keagan’s learning through co-op.
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Congratulations to the new apprentice and Listowel District Secondary School student, Braedon Martin. 

He's been registered as an Automotive Service Technician with Buehler’s Automotive & Transmission. 

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We are so proud of its_yah_boii__ involvement with hamiltonoyap  Keep empowering ! 

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A big thank you to AutoTech Solutions of Barrie for signing our very own knightzonejoa coop student - Tristan as a 310S Automotive Service Technician! Tristan is currently in a 4 credit coop course and is gaining hours towards his apprenticeship! Congrats!! #oyap #coopworks #skilledtrades
Young fellow keeping busy 😎
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What a great day at the #OCTE2025 Conference in Ottawa! 🙌

From inspiring workshops and hands-on learning to incredible connections with educators, industry leaders, and community partners— the energy was electric! ⚡️

Huge thanks to everyone making this event unforgettable — and there’s more to come! 💡🛠️

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Discover your true passion!

Consider a career in the skilled trades!