What is OYAP?

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) provides students with an opportunity to explore and work in the skilled trades, through the Cooperative Education program.

• OYAP participants learn skilled trade competencies and earn high school credits.
• Students may become a registered apprentice.
• OYAP provides a head start in a skilled trade career. 

We invite you to learn more about OYAP by viewing the video below.

Resources and Supporting Documents

Please see the following resources and supporting documents for more information about OYAP:

• Apprenticeship in Ontario
• OYAP Brochure
• Connecting Students to Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships
• Connecting Employers to OYAP Students
• Apprenticeship Process in Ontario
• Skilled Trades Information