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?

Jul 8

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🔧🎮 It’s Be a Kid Again Day! 🔨✨ Today’s the perfect reminder of how much fun hands-on learning can be. ➡️ Know a teen who loves building, fixing, creating, or experimenting? Tell them to take Tech in high school! From cars to kitchens, robots to plants — Tech courses let students explore real skills, real tools, and real futures. 👷‍♂️👩‍🍳 Taking Tech is fun but it isn’t just for fun — it's a pathway to secure, high-paying, and in-demand careers! #BeAKidAgainDay #TakeTech #TellATeen #SHSM #OYAP #SkilledTrades #HandsOnLearning #STEMCareers #ThinkSkilledTrades #SkilledTradesOntario

Jul 5

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#manggahilaw #OYAP Sulban ang galawaylaway😊 #highlights2025 #PleaseLikeFollowandShare

Jul 4

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Tara mahaw. . #OYAP #egg lang sa #goodmorning

Jul 3

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This great group of kids is making the boring mill test EXCITING and look so easy! Great job, everyone with a 22/22! This is the last test before the 1st Semester Final Exam, which is out of 191 in a few weeks, but we're not worried, they're going to ace it! #uniquetoolandgauge #oyap #students #studentsuccess #careers #highschoolstudents #canada #windsorontario #manufacturingcareers

Jul 3

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☀️ While many are on summer break, we’re thinking of the students spending their summer building skills and earning credits — through co-op placements, careers and civics, reach ahead opportunities, dual credit programs, and summer school courses. Your hard work is helping you get ahead and prepare for what’s next. #SummerLearning #ReachAhead #CoopEducation #DualCredit #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #OYAP #SHSM #TakeTech

Jul 3

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Congratulations to the new apprentice and stratforddss student, Cameron Tannahill. He's been registered as a General Carpenter with Lange Construction. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #403A amdsbpathways

Jul 1

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Congratulations to the new apprentice and stratforddss student, Reed Bowles. He's been registered as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright with Morrison-Everett. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #433A amdsbpathways

Jun 30

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Congratulations to the new apprentice and CHSS student, Caden Mason. He's been registered as a Truck and Coach Technician with Ryan's Truck Repair. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #310T centralhuron_chss amdsbpathways

Jun 28

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Young gun welding stand feet 💪 #welding #welder #millerwelders #pipewelder #pipe #oyap

Jun 28

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Jun 27

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Congratulations to Trenton High School student, Carter, from the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, who signed with A1 Plumbing, Pumps & Water Treatment for his plumbing apprenticeship, through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program! #OYAP #explorethetrades

Jun 27

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Congratulations to Centennial Secondary School student, Liam, from the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, who signed with Trimark Electric for his Electrician-construction and maintenance apprenticeship through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program! #OYAP #explorethetrades

Jun 27

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Congratulations to Centennial Secondary School student, Leland, from the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, who signed with Veenstra Plumbing & Heating& Heating for his plumbing apprenticeship through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program! #OYAP #explorethetrades

Jun 27

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Congratulations to the new apprentice and MDHS student, Cam Lingard. He's been registered as a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic with ComTrade. #amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #313A mdhsdevils amdsbpathways

Jun 26

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MRS. NIGRO’S CLASSROOM MAKEOVER#shsm #oyap #coop

Jun 26

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Jun 26

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🎓✨ Another one bites the dust! 🎉 This year’s been a big one, first my daughter, and now my son is officially a grad too! I couldn’t be more proud of all his hard work, especially earning the Ontario Scholar & the Certificate of Recognition for his Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. The future is so bright for you babe, on to the next big adventure! ♥️ Love you xo #proudmom #electrician #ClassOf2025 #OntarioScholar #OYAP #nextchapter
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