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Brandon, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
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The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) gives high school students a head start on their career in a skilled trade. When registered as an apprentice through a co-op program, you can acquire skills towards a postsecondary apprenticeship while earning credits towards your high school diploma.
A New Look to the OYAP Website!
We are pleased to show you the new and improved OYAP website, updated to include the new Provincial OYAP colours and logo. The Ontario-wide initiative will make OYAP recognizable in all workplaces and schools, providing exposure to the incredible employers and students who make the program so successful!
Thank you once again, to Mark Weidmark, Webmaster, Upper Grand District School Board and James Harding, OYAP summer employee, for their creativity and skill.
Upcoming Events
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| Kelly from Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School in Guelph won a Provincial Gold Medal with her winning entry. |
Mark and James have created a calendar where we will post workshops, competitions, meetings, etc. of interest to students, teachers and employers. Pass your cursor over a date to see the details - venue, time, intended audience. For more information on any event, please contact Susan McPhedran or Heather Martin 519-766-9140.
2008-09 was a very successful year in our co-terminus program between the Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards. OYAP celebrated the accomplishments of our students at school, on the job and in competition.
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Bob Borden, Board Chair, with several of the students and teachers whose efforts contributed to the receipt School Board of Excellence Award, along with Alain Robineau from Skills who made the presentation.
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A new poster series of apprentices was created, using the expertise of Rick Vidug, teacher photographer and Mach One Communications, Elora. Many of Rick's photographs appear on this website.
We enjoyed unprecedented success at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition. Kelsey from Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School in Guelph with the Provincial gold medal she received in the Graphic Design Competition.
The Upper Grand District School Board was proud to be recognized by Skills Canada - Ontario in receiving the School Board of Excellence Award. Bob Borden, Board Chair, received the award along with several of the students and teachers whose efforts contributed to the receipt of the award. Alain Robineau from Skills Canada made the presentation.
The website is intended to be both a site where schools can post success stories and local apprenticeship news, as well as an information reference for students, teachers, parents and employers. All photos are student apprentices from our Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program.
A Brief Overview of the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
OYAP is a secondary school Co-operative Education option for students interested in pursuing a career in the Skilled Trades. OYAP provides students with an opportunity to earn credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma while acquiring skills and knowledge in their chosen trade.
New Programs!
OYAP is pleased to be able to provide the opportunity for selected students to complete their Level 1 Apprenticeship in selected Skilled Trades in partnership with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and Conestoga College.
Packaged programs that combine apprenticeship training and co-operative education are offered in:
• Cook
• Truck and Coach
• Industrial Mechanic Millwright
• Welder and Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
For more information, go to the OYAP Dual Credit Apprenticeship programs under the Student tab.
For further information on opportunities in your area, go to the school contact pages on this website.
We look forward to your contributions and comments about the website! Happy exploring!
Susan W. McPhedran
OYAP Co-ordinator,
Upper Grand and Wellington Catholic District School Boards