The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) gives high school students a head start on their career as a skilled trades professional. You can become an apprentice and earn credits toward your apprenticeship and your high school diploma - all at the same time with no delay in your graduation!
DSBN Skilled Trades and Technology News and Information
OYAP 2008-2009!!! The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program is ready to go for another very busy year!
If you have ever wondered about a career in the skilled trades and technologies, then this is your opportunity to try it out!
District School Board of Niagara (DSBN) students can earn high school credits and log their skills towards a postsecondary education as an apprentice…at the same time! Last year, 400 DSBN students took advantage of this outstanding program which allows students to begin working on their postsecondary education as an apprentice. Any grade 11 or 12 students in any DSBN secondary school can participate in the program!
A high school OYAP student:
• is earning cooperative education credits for work experience in an apprenticeship occupation.
• must be at least 16 years of age and must have completed 16 credits towards their OSSD.
• must be enrolled full-time in high school during the program.
In addition to OYAP, the DSBN is pleased to provide students with a wide variety of additional opportunities to explore careers through experiential learning. Here are just a few of the upcoming opportunities that co-op students can benefit from during the 2008-2009 school year.
• This year there are 19 Specialist High Skills Major Programs running within the District School Board of Niagara in Construction, Manufacturing, Welding, Hospitality & Tourism, Transportation and Communications.
• Students can hone and refine their skills by participating in over 30 different DSBN Skills Challenges that will be in the spotlight during Skills Month 2009! Remember that these challenges are open to co-op students and co-op teachers are encouraged to celebrate the achievements of their students by registering co-op students into the challenges. Many co-op students have gone on to win provincial medals after training for the competition with their co-op employer!
• "Skills Work! for Women!" Networking Dinner
• "Skills Work! What’s out There?" Free in-school presentations
Participating in a range of these special programs provides DSBN students with a thorough understanding of career opportunities within the skilled trades and allows them to “try on” career opportunities while still in high school.
To find out more, visit your Co-op, Guidance or Technology Teacher today!
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