{"id":87,"date":"2018-11-28T14:09:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-28T14:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/pathways\/?page_id=87"},"modified":"2025-01-08T20:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T20:07:59","slug":"how-to-register","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.wrdsb.ca\/pathways\/oyap_home\/oyap-students\/how-to-register\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get into OYAP?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>TAKE Co-op!!!<\/h1>\n<p>OYAP is Co-op in the skilled trades!<\/p>\n<h2>There are 5 OYAP pathway options to help you pursue a skilled trade.<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5279%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>OYAP Pathway<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.4721%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Which pathway best describes you?<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5279%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right;\"><strong>OYAP Participant<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.4721%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>I&#8217;m interested in working with my hands but I don&#8217;t have a specific trade in mind.<\/li>\n<li>I&#8217;m interested in a trade but haven&#8217;t tried it before.<\/li>\n<li>I want to try a skilled trade career.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5279%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right;\"><strong>OYAP Apprenticeship<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.4721%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>I&#8217;m in Co-op, an OYAP participant, and want to pursue an apprenticeship with my Co-op employer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">or<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is no Accelerated OYAP Level 1 or Trade Union Apprenticeship program available for the trade I&#8217;m interested in but still want to get a head start on my apprenticeship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5279%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right;\"><strong>Accelerated OYAP Level 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.4721%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>I have experience, an employer wanting to sign me as an apprentice, and want to get a accelerate my apprenticeship to the next level!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5279%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right;\"><strong>Trade Union Apprenticeship Programs<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.4721%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>I want to pursue an apprenticeship, don&#8217;t have an employer, but know 100% what I want to do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 18.5279%; vertical-align: top; text-align: right;\">\n<p><strong>OYAP-FAST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Focused Apprenticeship Skills Training<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 81.4721%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>I know 100% I want to work in the trades<\/li>\n<li>I want to get as much trade experience as possible while still in high school<\/li>\n<li>I intend to start an apprenticeship before graduating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>1. OYAP Participant<\/h2>\n<p>(Semester 1 and\/or 2)<\/p>\n<p>An OYAP Participant is as student in Co-op who chooses one of the 144 apprenticeable trades as their Co-op placement.\u00a0 Students will be provided PPE, safety training, and legally allowed to try a skilled trade.\u00a0 This is a great option for exploring a skilled trade.\u00a0 Students must complete their OYAP form to be an OYAP participant.\u00a0 All Co-op teachers have access to the form.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Requirements\/Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grade 11, 12, or 12+ students<\/li>\n<li>(Including grade 10 summer school)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Take Co-op in either semester 1, semester 2, or both.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in a skilled trade.<\/li>\n<li>Make industry contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During course selection, take Co-op!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. OYAP Apprenticeship<\/h2>\n<p>(Semester 1 and\/or 2)<\/p>\n<p>This is for students that are already an OYAP participant, but their employer is willing to sign a Registered Training Agreement (RTA) to make them an OYAP Apprentices.\u00a0 This allows a Co-op student to start earning hours towards their apprenticeship during their Co-op placement.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Requirements\/Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grade 11, 12, or 12+ students<\/li>\n<li>(Including grade 10 summer school)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Take Co-op in either semester 1, semester 2, or both.<\/li>\n<li>Ask your Co-op employer if they&#8217;re willing to sign you as an OYAP Apprentice.<\/li>\n<li>Ask your Co-op teacher for additional information and the paperwork.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in a skilled trade.<\/li>\n<li>Make industry contacts.<\/li>\n<li>Start your apprenticeship and earn hours towards it while still in high school.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During course selection, take Co-op!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. Accelerated OYAP Level 1 &#8211; Dual Credit<\/h2>\n<p>(Semester 2 only)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This program is for students 100% committed to pursuing a specific trade and have an employer licensed in their trade willing to sign an OYAP registered training agreement (RTA).\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students will be in full-time Co-op at their home school, earn hours towards their apprenticeship, and complete their level 1 in-school training at Conestoga College.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">310S \u2013 Automotive Service Technician<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">401A \u2013 Brick &amp; Stone Mason<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">309A \u2013 Electrician<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">403A \u2013 General Carpenter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">429A \u2013 General Machinist\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">306A \u2013 Plumber<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">313A \u2013 Refrigeration &amp; A\/C Systems Mechanic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">310T \u2013 Truck &amp; Coach Technician<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Requirements\/Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grade 12, or 12+ students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have a Registered Training Agreement (RTA) with an employer licensed in their desired trade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only runs in Semester 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must be enrolled in full-time Co-op in Sem 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must be graduating in June or already graduated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior experience is recommended.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Start your apprenticeship and earn hours towards it while still in high school.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete your apprenticeship level 1 training.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/6GUsGT99n9FtEG5K8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a>\u00a0and talk to your guidance counselor ASAP!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>4. Trade Union Apprenticeship Programs<\/h2>\n<p>(Semester 2 only)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These programs are for students 100% committed to pursuing an apprenticeship after graduation and don&#8217;t already have industry connections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Students spend the entire second semester at the union hall and working with local contractors.\u00a0\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each program takes 1-6 students a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>309A Electrician &#8211;\u00a0IBEW Local 804<\/li>\n<li>306A Plumber &#8211; UA Local 527<\/li>\n<li>450A Construction Craft Worker &#8211; Liuna Local 837<\/li>\n<li>403A General Carpenter \u2013 UBC Local 785<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1-3UvKvPZH4lrVnPXIJhmY1eu-O_TW4twKe0agwWQk9I\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trade Union Program Guides<\/a><\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Requirements\/Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grade 12, or 12+ students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interviews mid-December<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only runs in Semester 2<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must be enrolled in full-time Co-op in Sem 2.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must be graduating in June or already graduated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must have a means of transportation to\/from multiple job sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prior experience is beneficial.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Seamless transition from school to work in a trade union.<\/li>\n<li>Gain hands-on experience and multiple safety certifications in a skilled trade.<\/li>\n<li>Start your apprenticeship and earn hours towards it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>How to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Talk to your guidance counselor ASAP!<\/p>\n<h2>5. OYAP-FAST &#8211; Focused Apprenticeship Skills Training<\/h2>\n<p>OYAP FAST allows students in Grades 11 and 12 to participate in more apprenticeship learning through additional Co-op credits while completing your high school diploma.<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Target Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Requirements\/Timeline<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Grade 11, 12, and\/or 12+ students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select OFAST during course selection\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">It can be selected more than once in MyBluprint in 2 credit bundles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Students must also submit a consent form (available through Guidance)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Students must earn 8-11 Co-op credits before graduating<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students must have a Registered Training Agreement (RTA) with an employer by the time they earn your 8th Co-op credit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Students must still meet all OSSD requirements\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Highly recommended<\/strong><\/span> to still take a grade 12 math credit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; vertical-align: top;\">\n<ul>\n<li>An OYAP-FAST seal on your OSSD.<\/li>\n<li>OYAP-FAST will be listed in your Ontario Student Transcript (OST).<\/li>\n<li>Lots of on-site experience in a trade before graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>See your Guidance Counsellor for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAKE Co-op!!! 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