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OYAP is designed to provide Grade 11 and 12 students with the opportunity to participate in a skilled profession through cooperative education and work experience programs. In some cases, students formally begin their apprenticeship training.
OYAP provides opportunities for students to participate in an apprenticeship occupation while enrolled in a secondary school program leading to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Apprenticeship in Ontario Trades-Posters.pdfThe Toronto Catholic District School Board is very proud of its rich tradition and of the enormous work that our teachers put forth in giving all our students the opportunity to reach their full potential. Having said that, we also recognize that many of our programs, particularly our OYAP based programs, would benefit a great deal from the guidance and assistance from many of the post secondary or training institutions that exist within the GTA. Humber College, Seneca College, Local 27, Centennial College, Local 675, and George Brown College, are just some of the many officially recognized Training Delivery Agents by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities that focus on and offer apprenticeable programs in the skilled professions.
In order to give our students a more enriching experience while out at their work placement, we have affiliated with several institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. This will provide our students with the opportunity to work towards and/or attain their Level One in Apprenticeship pertaining to one of the 'Accelerated' programs offered by the Toronto Catholic District School Board. Students will be exposed to state of the art technology and taught by professional instructors in a post secondary educational setting. This will allow students to develop skills recognized within the specific industry.
Students will continue to earn credits towards a high school diploma while participating in the OYAP 'Accelerated' program and in many cases, may "earn while they learn"
Accelerated OYAP Application 2025-2026
Accelerated OYAP Application 2025-2026
TCDSB_OYAP Booklet 2024-25 (8x10)_web (2).pdfacc_oyap_application_202526_(share-1) (1).pdfOYAP important dates:
October 6th -Oct 31st — Applications for Accelerated (Level 1 Apprenticeship) OYAP available - email to follow
October 15th 7 pm (Date Revised) - Partner Hosted Virtual Accelerated OYAP Open House, for students and parents - email with link to follow
Various October dates — Local School Presentations ( OYAP & Pathways)- Sign-up via email to follow
Nov 3rd — Accelerated (Level 1 Apprenticeship) OYAP Application Due - instructions to follow
Nov 6th — Centrally Coordinated: Accelerated OYAP Interview Workshop
Nov 18-20 (Oshawa) & Nov 25-28 — (Provincial) Level-Up Skilled Trades Career Fair- email registration & instructions to follow
Various Dates in November and early December- Accelerated (Level 1 Apprenticeship) OYAP Interviews with Partners
NOTE : The Accelerated OYAP Construction Craft Worker (CCW) program has been CANCELLED for 2025-26. The cancellation is due to facility renovations and is affecting all students from all boards.
October 22nd — Dreamer Day! (Enercare Centre): panel discussions, 50+ exhibitors, and engaging workshops.
Audience: Female Identifying Students - email registration & instructions to follow
Parents/guardians/families are invited to attend the Level Up Skilled Trades Career Fair evening sessions, running from 3 PM –7:30 PM.
Sessions are designed to help families learn more about pathways in the skilled trades and the opportunities available to students.
Open House events are free-of-charge and at all locations.
Oshawa - Nov. 19
Mississauga - Nov. 26 & 27
For full details, including dates and locations, visit: levelupontario.ca/open-house
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