Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

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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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?

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MYTH BUSTING

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

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SKILLED TRADES JOBS DO NOT PAY WELL.

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Skilled trades are a dead-end job.

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Working in the trades is dangerous.

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Skilled trade work isn’t important.

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Skilled trades are for men.

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What’s up in the Skilled Trades?

Jun 20

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Congratulations to Caden Cates, the new apprentice and gdci_vikings student@gdci_vikings. He's been registered as an Automotive Service Technician with Lake Huron Chrysler. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #310S amdsbpathways

Jun 19

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Congratulations to new apprentice and LDSS student Kenzie Siebenga. He's been registered as an Agricultural Equipment Technician with Premier Equipment. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #425A LDSS AMDSBPathways

Jun 19

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Congratulations Tariq! What a great semester for my OYAP baker.#OYAP #bakingstar🌟 #gbcapprentices

Jun 19

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🚨 Huge shoutout to our amazing Trades Department at SNP! 🚨 We are beyond grateful for the incredible work and dedication the Trades staff have shown over the past few years. From hands-on Try-a-Trade Days to life-changing opportunities through the OYAP program, our students at the STEAM Academy are gaining skills, experience, and confidence in the skilled trades and it's all thanks to your passion and commitment. What makes our school truly unique is the ability to work alongside the post-secondary Trades Unit here at SNP. This partnership has opened doors and created powerful pathways for our students that wouldn’t be possible anywhere else. To all the staff in the Trades Wing, thank you for your hard work, mentorship, and for helping shape the futures of our next generation of skilled professionals. 💪🔧🛠️⚙️ #ThankYouTradesTeam #STEAMAcademy #SkilledTrades #OYAP #TryATrade #PathwaysToSuccess #HandsOnLearning #SNPStrong

Jun 19

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Our OYAP students' final exam results were SPECTACULAR! 1st Semester: Benny 96% , Jordan 101% , Kevin 103% 2nd semester: Sonya 100% Kudos to all of you! #utg #oyap #apprenticeship #students #testing #studentsuccess #windsorontario #uniquetoolandgauge

Jun 19

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Wishing each of you all the best on all your future endeavours and goals. You make us very proud! #coopisworking #pathwayplanning #shsm #oyap #ourstudentsareamazing

Jun 19

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Congratulations to the new apprentice and LDSS student, Tim Beuerman. He's been registered as an Agricultural Equipment Technician with Delta Power Equipment. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #431A listoweldss amdsbpathways

Jun 18

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🔧🔮 The Jobs of Tomorrow Start Today! From green energy and robotics to skilled trades, health care, and smart tech — the future is full of exciting, hands-on careers that are in high demand. Skilled trades go far beyond the basics! Ever heard of: 🔹 Elevating Device Mechanic (yes, elevators are a trade!) 🔹 Instrumentation and Control Technician (tech meets precision) 🔹 Restoration Mason (saving history, one brick at a time) 🔹 Powerline Technician (keeping communities connected) These jobs are evolving with smart tools, automation, and a focus on sustainability — and many start right in high school! 💡 How to begin: ✔️ Take Tech courses ✔️ Join SHSM ✔️ Try Co-op ✔️ Explore OYAP and start an apprenticeship early Build your future with the skills that matter. 💼⚡ #JobsOfTomorrow #SkilledTrades #TakeTech #OYAP #SHSM #CoopWorks #FutureReady #SkilledTradesOntario #GreenCareers #HandsOnLearning #OntarioEducation #ThinkSkilledTrades #techedmatters

Jun 18

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Congratulations to the new apprentice and LDSS student, Tim Beuerman. He's been registered as a Mould Maker with Delta Power Equipment. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #431A centralhuron_chss amdsbpathways

Jun 18

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The Clay cabinet shop crew - a group of highly trained and experienced individuals all working together on diverse projects from cabinetry to furniture to handrails, doors, windows and heritage reproductions to restoration. We believe in and support co-op education as a way to safely expose young people considering trades to the inner workings and day to day realities of the work involved. Weston has spent the last five months diligently helping out on the shop floor and on this day he returns to school having decided he really likes cabinetmaking- wishing you all the best Weston, thanks for your help and for giving us a chance to share some of our work with you! . #coopeducation #trainingmatters #oyap #woodworking #woodworker #cabinetmaking #cabinetmaker #redsealtrade #clayhomespaces #mhdb #mckaskellhaindl

Jun 16

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Congratulations to new apprentice and centralhuron_chss student Eric Neutel. He's been registered as a Truck and Coach Technician with Redline Trucks. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #310T amdsbpathways

Jun 16

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Congratulations Cameron! He has been signed to OYAP as an Automotive Service Technician Apprentice at Georgian Truck Centre. Thank you to the Georgian Truck Centre team for supporting Cameron and co-op! wetheshores nantyrguidance scdsb #mycoop #experientiallearning #oyap georgianchevrolet

Jun 16

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Congratulations to Kaeli! She was signed to OYAP as an Automotive Service Technician Apprentice at Moffat’s Mazda. Thank you to the Moffat’s Mazda team for supporting Kaeli and co-op! moffattsmazdabarrie wetheshores scdsb nantyrguidance #mycoop #experientiallearning #oyap
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Consider a career in the skilled trades!