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.

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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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Skilled Trades on Social Media

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Had so much positive feedback from this project and it massively outweighed the negative messages from people in my dms about spraying things black, not using the combination valve that is supplied with the cylinder, using armaflex on a domestic installation and other petty things that just went straight over my head.. just goes to show that no matter how much effort you put into something you’ll always get people that try and bash your work, these people are just angry with themselves but in all honesty I don’t take anything personally, this is the best that I could produce at this moment in time but I’ll continue to improve as time goes on, I’ve only been doing this for 10 years and I look up to a lot of engineers on here that have been doing it way longer than me. You’ll never see me bash others peoples work because I’m not a ****

I try and encourage people to improve like others have encouraged me and I’ll never take in negative critism from people I wouldn’t approach for advice, it’s easier for me to set my own standards and not let them slip for profit so if you work for a big company you shouldn’t compare your own work to anything you see on Instagram, I know what it feels like to constantly be rushed to finish jobs and cut corners to get onto the next, that’s why I went self employed, apart from my clients nobody tells me what to do and nobody can rush me, it saves a lot of arguments and I can focus on giving my clients the satisfaction they deserve🙂

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#MTASVivaldiDrive I've tiled plenty of bathrooms through the years, but this one in particular will be a stand out for me. Three different size tiles, a shower niche, a window ledge, two window reveals, a nib wall, all working to a full tile. A true testament to some serious attention to detail, planning and a pure privilege for me to be able to work alongside a bloke who gives me a serious run for my money when it comes to the finer details. We pretty much built this bathroom in reverse. Cheers for having us arklen_ and amazing product selections and plans jessosheadesigns
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What’s up in the Skilled Trades?

2 Apr

Every signed RTA means @LimestoneDSB students getting one step further in their education journey. Thank you to all of the community partners for supporting students dreams of working in the skilled trades. #oyap #communitypartner #futureskilledtrades

LDSB SHSM/OYAP @LDSBmyskillset

This morning, Nathan signed a Registered Training Agreement with Bay Electric through the #OYAP program. We wish you the best of luck on your apprenticeship journey. Congratulations Nathan!

#skilledtrades #apprenticeships

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TVDSB STEM @tvdsb_stem ·

1 Apr

Ss @Stoney_CreekPS explored #STEMconnections and #skills as they built their #oyap cars. Ss conducted multiple trials and collected authentic data. Thank you @dtangred for facilitating a data talk to analyze results and determine variable Ss can change to increase distance.

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LDSB SHSM/OYAP @ldsbmyskillset ·

1 Apr

Congratulations Emma, Austin and Grady who are advancing to the provincial skills competition in Toronto in May.

A great job by all @LimestoneDSB students.

#shsm #oyap #soc2023 #skilledtrades #ygk

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HCDSB OYAP @oyap_hcdsb ·

31 Mar

Congrats to @HCDSB’s newest registered apprentice 🎉. Ashton signed a Registered Training Agreement w/ Cam Tech Automotive 🙌Thx to #COOP teacher, Ms. Bell, & sponsor, Glenn, for supporting Ashton’s #OYAP & apprenticeship journey @emdelsordo @HCDSBPathways @mduarte_HCDSB @StFXSOS

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Cavalier @cavaliertool ·

31 Mar

Anthony is doing great with his Co-Op program. Thank you to @HolyNamesCHS for sending us a great student. #oyap @WECDSB #future #careeropportunities

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Find Success in the Skilled Trades

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