Ontario Youth Apprecticeship Program

A: OYAP is designed to accommodate Grade 12 graduates. If a student has the required technical skills and for whatever reason did not opt for OYAP when he/she was in Grade 11, he/she may still apply for OYAP. A Grade 12 graduate will be accepted into OYAP provided that he/she meets the following criteria: Has made a commitment to complete the one o... r two semester program. Q: How long is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program? A: Students may start OYAP in Grade 11 or in Grade 12 Many students might like to take as many of their compulsory courses as possible in their Grade 11 year and then begin an OYAP Co-op in the second semester of Grade 12 or return for a fifth year (grade 12+). Q: How can I prepare for OYAP? A: If you require additional information contact the Cooperative Education Department at your school. You will be given an information package including OYAP Pathways Planner. This information will help you choose the appropriate academic and technical courses. Q: May I still play sports? A: You can still participate in all school extracurricular activities. If these activities take place during your co-op hours you will need permission from your workplace to be absent.Read More