Accelerated OYAP

Start Your Apprenticeship While Completing High School Credits

Accelerated OYAP (Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) is an intensive, two-quad program that combines:

• Co-op placement

• 8 weeks of Level 1 apprenticeship training at a college or union training centre

• The opportunity to become a Registered Apprentice

The program runs during Quad 3 and Quad 4 (February–June).

Accelerated OYAP is available only in Semester 2.

Who Can Apply?

To be considered for Accelerated OYAP at CALC, you must:

✓ Be a registered CALC student

✓ Have completed or be enrolled in at least Grade 10 English

✓ Be close to completing your high school diploma (for example, enrolled in ENG3C or ENG3U)

✓ Be academically ready for the program.

Important

Students who have already earned an OSSD are NOT eligible to apply.

If you have applied for PLAR, please tell your Guidance Counsellor that you are interested in Accelerated OYAP.

Depending on your academic record, you may need to complete PLAR and/or GLS4O1 before participating.

How to Apply

STEP 1 — Attend the Information Session

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
12:30–1:15 p.m.
Room 111 — 1 Danforth Avenue

Learn about the program, eligibility requirements, application process, and available trades.

Parking: There is no student parking available on site. Please use the TTC, Green P, or nearby community parking.

STEP 2 — Submit Your Application

Applications open:
Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m.

CALC internal deadline:
Sunday, October 25 at midnight

Students who apply by the CALC internal deadline will have their applications prioritized for review.

Accelerated OYAP absolute deadline Thursday Oct. 29, 2027

To apply:

1. Review Accelerated OYAP Information Presentation (Apply within). 

2. Complete the Accelerated OYAP Application Form located near the end of the slide presentation-see the above link.

3. Submit your application beginning Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m.

STEP 3 — Guidance Review

A CALC Guidance Counsellor will review your:

• Academic progress

• Course requirements

• Readiness for Accelerated OYAP

If you meet the requirements, Guidance will put your name forward to the OYAP team.

Important: Completing the online application does not guarantee admission to Accelerated OYAP.

Absolute OYAP Deadline

Oct. 29, 2026

CALC Guidance must review your application and put your name forward to the OYAP team by this deadline.

Available Trades

Accelerated OYAP may offer training opportunities in the following trades:

Automotive & Transportation

• Automotive Services Technician

• Automobile Collision Repair 

• Heavy Duty Equipment Repair 

• Truck and Coach Technician

Construction & Skilled Trades

• Air Conditioning Mechanic

• Brick and Stone Mason

• Construction Craft Worker

• Electrician

• Floor Covering Installer

• General Carpenter

• Interior Finishing: Drywall

• Plumber

• Tile Setter

Food & Hospitality

• Baker

• Cook

Child & Youth Services

• Child and Youth Worker

• Child Development Practitioner (CDP)

Personal Services

• Hairstylist

Ready to Explore a Skilled Trade?

Attend the Accelerated OYAP Information Session on October 14 to learn more.

Applications open October 15 at 1:00 p.m. and close at 11:59pm, Sun Oct. 25, 2026

View the Accelerated OYAP Information Slides 

Apply for Accelerated OYAP → the application link is included in the above slideshow.