Course Description
Welcome to Co-op! This course is all about getting real-world experience and setting yourself up for a killer future. The program is split into two awesome parts:
Your Community Placement: You’ll head out into the real world to work at a local workplace. While there, you'll practice staying safe, making smart decisions, and stepping up as a leader.
The Classroom Curriculum: Back at school, we’ll help you build the exact skills, habits, and mindsets you need to figure out your next steps; whether that's picking a college program, landing a job, or planning your future career.
The best part? You get to design your own learning plan. This means you can focus on what actually interests you, connect your work experience to real life, and figure out who you want to be today or later.
In this video, we break down everything you need to know about being a Classic OYAP student and how to make the absolute most of your co-op placement.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
What OYAP is and how high school co-op counts toward your trade hours
The 4 major trade sectors and 140+ careers in Ontario
Essential safety requirements (Working at Heights & PPE)
Pre-placement checklists, OYAP participant forms, and RTAs
What employers actually look for in high school co-op students
Why your placement is a massive opportunity, and how to land a job out of it!