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Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

School-to-work apprenticeship pathway

Offered by
Government of Ontario
Official source: oyap.ca

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Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Students in Grade 11 or Grade 12.
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Overview

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is an Ontario School to Work program for students who want to explore apprenticeship occupations through Cooperative Education while completing their secondary school diploma. It helps students become registered apprentices and work toward certification in skilled trades.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals
  • Attract or retain talent
  • Develop workforce skills

Eligible candidates

Location
  • Ontario
Eligible Industries
All industries
Annual revenue
All revenue ranges
Organisation size
All organization sizes
Audience
All groups
Legal structures
All legal structures

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Availability timeline

2026
Periods: 1

Latest changes

OYAP contact emails updated

OYAP contact pages now show protected email links instead of the previously visible contact email addresses.

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The OYAP Contact Us pages replaced several visible email addresses with protected email links. This affects the provincial and Peel contact points, including the previously listed email for Kerri Hagerman and the three OYAP school contact emails.

Official source: oyap.ca
August 25, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Students in Grade 11 or Grade 12.

Activities funded

  • Exploring and working in apprenticeship occupations through the Cooperative Education program.

How to apply

  • Choose a trade by doing your research.
  • Speak to your Guidance Counselor, Co-op Teacher or Technological Studies teacher about the first steps.
  • Make sure you have at least 16 credits, then take co-op so you can get a placement in your trade.
  • Complete an OYAP application form so that you can enrol with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development.

Documents Needed

  • OYAP application form

Processing and Agreement

  • If you have signed a Registered Training Agreement with the Apprenticeship Office and a Co-op employer and are interested in continuing your apprenticeship beyond high school, follow the exit plan steps.
  • Contact your local Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development office and provide your graduation date and employment status.
  • Once you find an employer willing to hire you as an apprentice, advise the Ministry and have a local training consultant meet with you and your employer to sign a training agreement.
  • If you have a new Registered Training Agreement and sponsor, send or fax the OCT membership application to the Ontario College of Trades with payment of $60.00.
  • Review your training standard with your employer, keep a record of all hours worked as an apprentice, and contact the local apprenticeship office if you change your address or employer, cannot complete the units of your training standard, or cannot attend in-school training.

Additional information

  • Students are covered under WSIB by the Ministry of Education during the cooperative education placement.
  • If an OYAP student is paid, the employer is responsible for providing WSIB protection.
  • The co-op employer is under no obligation to employ the student beyond the OYAP placement.

Official sources

oyap.ca

Official page

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program - Benefits for Employers

Program guide

Apprenticeship Training Standard Log BookApprenticeship Training Standard Log BookConnecting Employers

Application form

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) - Participant Application FormOntario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Participant Application FormOntario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Participant Application Form

Supporting document

Apprenticeship Training StandardApprenticeship Training StandardApprenticeship Training Standard Log BookDiscover the Trade - Tour Series 2018 - 19General Carpenter
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Program

What is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)?

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is an Ontario School to Work program for students who want to explore apprenticeship occupations through Cooperative Education while completing their secondary school diploma. It helps students become registered apprentices and work toward certification in skilled trades.

Who is eligible for the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) program?

To be eligible for the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) program, you must: Students must be at least 16 years old. Students must have completed 16 credits. Students may start OYAP in Grade 11 or Grade 12.

Where is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) available?

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)?

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is funded by Government of Ontario