Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

• The applicant must be an employer interested in supporting youth through apprenticeship opportunities.
• The company must be willing to work with students from eligible Ontario school boards as part of the apprenticeship experience.
• Employers must agree to engage with students on a trial basis before committing to an apprenticeship.

Who is eligible?

• Employers interested in training and hiring young apprentices

Eligible expenses

The opportunities associated with this grant revolve around engaging employers with skilled students through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). Activities focus on providing a trial employment experience and promoting company engagement with the community.

• Facilitating trial employment opportunities for students before they commence full apprenticeships.
• Allowing employers to assess potential hires and cultivate future skilled employees.
• Sponsoring the involvement of students in workplace experiences that qualify for WSIB coverage without salary requirements.
• Helping companies increase their visibility and engagement within their local communities by participating in educational initiatives.

Eligible geographic areas

• Province of Ontario

The evaluation and selection criteria for projects under this grant have not been explicitly provided in the given context.

• Students participating in the program are covered under WSIB benefits.
• Employers are not required to provide a salary to students during the trial period.
• Participating employers can increase their company's visibility within the community.
• An Employer Booklet is available for additional guidance.