Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) |
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BenefitsOYAP allows students to:• develop specialized and transferable employment skills • apply classroom theory to practical work placements • network with local employers to gain employment references • get a head start by accumulating apprenticeship hours while still in high school |
EligibilityInterested students must:• be at least 15 years of age; • have at least 14 credits; • be enrolled in school full time or part time; • work towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma; • be a returning graduate who wants to do a skilled trade co-op placement. |
More Information LinksOYAP Website - http://oyap.com/splash/Ontario College of Trades - http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/ Apprenticeship - https://www.ontario.ca/page/start-apprenticeship |
Downloadable PDF'sPathways to Apprenticeship - PDFCooperative Education and Other Forms of Experiential Learning 2018 - PDF Building the Workforce of Tomorrow: A Shared Responsibility - PDF |
Specialist High Skills Majors (SHSM) |
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BenefitsSHSM programs allow students to:• earn sector recognized certifications like First Aid, CPR or Working at Heights • network with local employers and develop specialized skills through co-op placements • customize their education and connect it to their interests and talents • access bursaries available at some post-secondary institutions |
EligibilityInterested students must:• be in grade 11 or 12 • complete contextualized learning activities (CLA) • be working towards the Ontario Secondary Graduation Diploma |
More Information LinksOntario Ministry of Education - http://www.edu.gov.on.caOntario Ministry of Education - SHSM - http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/morestudentsuccess/SHSM.html |
Downloadable PDF'sSpecialist High Skills Major Fact Sheet - PDFSpecialist High Skills Major: Policy and Implementation - PDF |
Cooperative Education (Co-Op) |
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BenefitsA co-op placement allows a student to:• "try out" a career of interest to determine if he/she wishes to pursue this career • connect classroom learning to a practical work setting • gain valuable work experience to add to his/her resume • develop essential skills and work habits required in the workplace |
EligibilityInterested students must:• complete a counselling interview with the co-op teacher in collaboration with other school officials |
More Information LinksOntario Ministry of Education - http://www.edu.gov.on.ca |
Downloadable PDF'sCooperative Education Fact Sheet - PDFCooperative Education and Other Forms of Experiential Learning 2018 - PDF Information about School-Work Opportunities - PDF |
Dual Credits |
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BenefitsParticipating in dual credit programs helps students to:• complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma • make a successful transition to college or an apprenticeship program • increase their awareness of the various college and apprenticeship pathways available to them • gain greater insight into education and career planning decisions. EligibilityStudents may be eligible if they are:• at risk of not graduating from high school • enrolled in a SHSM program • enrolled in OYAP • returning to high school to get their diploma • interested in exploring career pathways, including apprenticeships • looking for help with the transition to college or an apprenticeship program |