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?

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 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
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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

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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

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Jun 28

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

Jun 28

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Sorry, I’ve got plans… 🤳✨It’s hair day!!
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#bouncyhair #oyap #hair #hairhealthjourney #foryou

Jun 27

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Last day of classes = CWB TEST DAY!!!
No visual fails for these rockstars!!!!

Another cohort of level one apprentices out in the wide world of welding & trades… best of luck OYAP grads of 2025!!!!

#oyap #welder #456a #redseal #apprentice #trades #cwb #welding

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

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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

Jun 26

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SDSS would like to congratulate the following Co-op/OYAP students for signing apprenticeships through co-op this school year! Huge thanks to our fantastic community partners for supporting this program! Co-op works!
#oyap #AMDSBOYAP #AMDSBSHSM amdsbpathways

Jun 26

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Congratulations to the new apprentice and centralhuron_chss student, Preston Stephenson. He's been registered as a Hoisting Engineer - Mobile Crane Operator 1 with Stratford Crane.

#amdsbOYAP #OYAP #SkilledTrades #apprenticeship #339A
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Jun 25

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Find Success in the Skilled Trades

Earn money while you learn

FAQ

MYTH BUSTING

How you can help as an employer

Skilled Trades on Social Media

NEED MORE LOCAL INFORMATION?

HOW CAN EMPLOYERS GET INVOLVED?

Find Success in the Skilled Trades

Earn money while you learn

FAQ

MYTH BUSTING

How you can help as an employer

Skilled Trades on Social Media

NEED MORE LOCAL INFORMATION?

HOW CAN EMPLOYERS GET INVOLVED?

Discover your true passion!

Consider a career in the skilled trades!