Alternative Co-op
Programs
Choices…not Chances!
Choices: Apprenticeship
OYAP
Accelerated
OYAP
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship
Program (OYAP)
The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
(OYAP) program starts in Grade 11!
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OYAP students earn high school credits towards a
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OYAP students gain knowledge of a skilled
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OYAP students work under the supervision of a
diploma
profession
skilled professional
What is
Apprenticeship Training?
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Training takes place by DOING
90% on the job
10% in the classroom
Apprentices ‘earn while they learn’!
Apprentices need to be good in:
Math
Science
Technology
Cook/Chef (Humber College)
Automotive Service Technician (Centennial College)
Early Childhood Educator (Seneca College)
*General Carpenter (Local 27)
*Drywall (Local 675)
Child and Youth Worker (Centennial College)
Plumbing (George Brown College)
Landscaping (Humber College)
Baker, Cook (Humber College)
CYW, Child Practitioner (Centennial College)
Hairstylist (Monsignor Percy Johnson)
Electrician (George Brown College)
Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
(George Brown College)
*CITI Motive Power
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This program has two components – Year ONE and Year TWO
Year ONE (Grade 11) consists of two
morning classes at your Home
school and two classes in the
afternoon at Jean Vanier S.S. OR
Centennial College ( 2 credits )
Year TWO (Grade 12) consists of all
four classes at Jean Vanier S.S. and
Centennial College
Register as an apprentice
Earn your Level One as an
Automotive Service Technician
Earn 4 high school credits
Who is Eligible?
OYAP
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Be at least 16 years of age
Be enrolled full time in a secondary
school
Have at least 16 credits
Be enrolled in 2, 3, or 4 credit Co-op
Education
Accelerated OYAP
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Be 16 years of age
Be in their graduating year
(except in CITI Motive Power where a
student can start in Grade 11)
Completed 26 credits by the start of the
second semester
Must be enrolled in a 4 credit Co-op
program
Have a Social Insurance Number
Who is an OYAP
Student?
Co-op
Co-op
1
A high school student who is
earning co-op credits for work
experience in any apprenticeable
placement.
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A high school student who is
earning co-op credits and is
formally registered as an
apprentice while working in an
apprenticeable placement.
3
A high school student who is
formally registered as an
apprentice by participating in
any of the OYAP
‘Accelerated’ Programs.
Choices: MILITARY CO-OP
Army Reserve and Regular Army
What a High School Co-op student can receive…
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Receive Basic Military Qualification and Soldier
Qualification
Successful students will be offered continued full
time paid summer training
Paid $80/co-op day + meals
University & college re-imbursement program
MILITARY CO-OP
Basic Eligibility
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Canadian citizen
Be free of any legal obligations
4 credit co-op in Semester 2
Complete an application
Pass an aptitude test
Complete medical & fitness test
Have an interview
Choices: Dual Credit Co-op
Dual Credit Co-op Program
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Complete 1 college course at Humber College,
Lakeshore Campus
2 afternoons/ week
Work at their MPSJ co-op placement
Students will receive:
extra
Co-op Credits
2,3 or 4
+
High school
credit
+
One
College credit
Dual Credit Co-op
What’s in it for the student?
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Get a head start in college
Become official college students (student
card, use facilities)
Make professional contacts
It’s FREE (tuition, text & transportation)
Sample courses @ Humber College
for Dual Credit
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Criminal Law & Justice
Lighting Technology
Broadcast Equipment
Intro to Spa Management
Intro to Business
Social Psychology
The Short Story (ESL)
Intro to Sociology
How do our students
apply?
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Select Co-op on option sheet.
Participate in April/May interviews
Co-op interviews
Complete Application form for
selected Program.
Follow interview schedule set out by
Co-op department.
Accelerated OYAP interview schedule
February
4 credit co-op selected
April/May
MPSJ Co-op Application
C.E.C. Accelerated OYAP Application
October
Board interviews/selections begins
November/December
Trade Center/College interviews
February
Placements begin
Placements only in second semester of final year of High School
OYAP interview schedule
February
4 credit co-op selected on option sheet
April/May
MPSJ Co-op interview & placement selection
September
Placements begin for semester 1 students
Students registered in their trade
February
Placements begin for semester 2 students
Students registered in their trade
Dual credit interview schedule
February
2,3 or 4 credit co-op selected on option sheet
April/May
MPSJ Co-op interview & placement selection
Dual Credit application completed
September
Interview selection for semester 1 students
January/February
Interview selection for semester 1 students
Military Co-op interview schedule
February
4 credit co-op selected
April/May
MPSJ Co-op Application
Army Application Form
Summer
Fitness and Aptitude testing
November/December
Military Interview
February
Placements begin
Placements only in second semester of final year of High School