Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

• Level 1 OYAP programs are regular apprenticeships that include the first level of in-school training (Trade School) at either Durham College (Whitby Trade Centre) or Fleming College. Exception:  Hairstyling and General Carpenter-Local 27 where students attend a Training Delivery Agent to obtain their first level of in-school training. 

• Students will earn 1–3 Dual Credits for the time spent at College or Training Delivery Agent in the Level 1 program. These credits will count toward both their OSSD and their Level 1 Apprenticeship. (Hairstylist and General Carpenter-Local 27 Dual Credits are pending approval.) 

• Cooperative Education credits are granted for time spent at the workplace to a total of 4 credits earned in the final semester of a student’s Grade 12 year. 

• In-school training hours do not count toward the total apprenticeship hours. However, hours spent in the workplace must be carefully documented, as they would be a negotiable item between the Employer and the Apprentice to be considered toward the total apprenticeship hour requirement. 

• Students are encouraged to focus on obtaining the necessary skills required to complete their apprenticeship rather than on hours as each apprentice is provided with a Training Standards Booklet that is used to record their competencies and skill sets. 

• Students require approval of a Registered Training Agreement (RTA) signed between the Employer, the Apprentice and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development to attend the Level 1 in-school training. 

• While in the Program, students attend the participating College/Training Delivery Agent (Durham College, Fleming College, Pereyma, or the Hairstylist Academy) as per their schedule. 

• Work placements are arranged through the school’s Cooperative Education Department with the student providing input where possible.
• Cooperative Education teachers are responsible for arranging and monitoring suitable placements.

• Costs associated with Level 1 (tuition, textbooks, and PPE’s), are covered by the school Board. Items not covered are personal safety boots (as required); these are the students’ responsibility.
• Students who have more than three unexcused absences from the College may be removed from the Program.
• Students are expected to treat their employers and co-workers with respect and adhere to all Cooperative Education guidelines.
• Students, parents /guardians and teachers will be required to attend an information session prior to the start date of the program
• Participation is dependent on a signed RTA (Registered Training Agreement)
• Successful students will need a Social Insurance Number to proceed with the next step.  If you do not have a SIN number, you must apply for one via the Government of Canada's website.
  

All successful applicants will be notified through their COOP teacher if they have been selected for an interview.  Interviews will take place in April – May. 

All students will be notified of the status of their application (accepted, denied or placed on the waitlist) in late May by their Cooperative Education Teachers. 

You are ready to begin your application.  You and your parent/guardian (if under 18) will need to sign the application/computer prior to submitting the application.

Applications are due no later than Thursday, April 6, 2023. 

OYAP Level 1 Application