Algoma District School Board
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP is a School to Work program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program.
Algoma District School Board
644 Albert Street East
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A2K7
OYAP GOALS
Fast Track Opportunity
To provide students with the opportunity to start training in a skilled trade while completing the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Ease of Transition
To enable students to make the school to work transition by direct entry into apprenticeship training
Employer Requirements
To provide employers with the opportunity to train the skilled workers they require
Skilled Tradespeople
To provide a viable solution to address the problem of skilled tradespeople shortages in general, and specifically the lack of young people joining the trades
WHAT IS OYAP?
OYAP is a School to Work program that opens the door for students to explore and work in apprenticeship occupations starting in Grade 11 or Grade 12 through the Cooperative Education program.
Students have an opportunity to become registered apprentices and work towards becoming certified journeypersons in a skilled trade while completing their secondary school diplomas.
Discover A Few OYAP Careers:
MOTIVE POWER
- Agricultural Equipment Technician
- Alignment and Brakes Technician
- Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer
- Auto Body Repairer
- Automotive Electronic Accessory Technician
- Automotive Glass Technician
- Automotive Painter
- Automotive Service Technician
- Fuel and Electrical Systems Technician
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
- Marine Engine Technician
- Motive Power Machinist
- Motorcycle Technician
- Powered Lift Truck Technician
- Recreation Vehicle Technician
- Small Engine Technician
- Tire, Wheel and Rim Mechanic
- Transmission Technician
- Truck and Coach Technician
- Truck-Trailer Service Technician
- Turf Equipment Technician
CONSTRUCTION
- Architectural Glass and Metal Technician
- Brick and Stone Mason
- Cement (Concrete) Finisher
- Concrete Pump Operator
- Construction Boilermaker
- Construction Craft Worker
- Construction Millwright
- Drywall Finisher and Plasterer
- Drywall, Acoustic and Lathing Applicator
- Electrician — Construction and Maintenance
- Electrician — Domestic and Rural
- Exterior Insulated Finish Systems Mechanic
- Floor Covering Installer
- General Carpenter
- Hazardous Materials Worker
- Heat and Frost Insulator
- Heavy Equipment Operator — Dozer
- Heavy Equipment Operator — Excavator
- Heavy Equipment Operator —Tractor Loader Backhoe
- Hoisting Engineer — Mobile Crane Operator 1
- Hoisting Engineer — Mobile Crane Operator 2
- Hoisting Engineer — Tower Crane Operator
- Ironworker — Generalist
- Ironworker — Structural and Ornamental
- Native Residential Construction Worker
- Painter and Decorator — Commercial and Residential
- Painter and Decorator — Industrial
- Plumber
- Powerline Technician
- Precast Concrete Erector
- Precast Concrete Finisher
- Refractory Mason
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
- Reinforcing Rodworker
- Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer
- Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic
- Restoration Mason
- Roofer
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Sprinkler and Fire Protection Installer
- Steamfitter
- Terrazzo, Tile and Marble Setter
INDUSTRIAL
- Bearings Mechanic
- Blacksmith
- Cabinetmaker
- Composite Structures Technician
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programmer
- Die Designer
- Draftsperson — Mechanical
- Draftsperson — Plastic Mould Design
- Draftsperson — Tool and Die Design
- Electric Motor System Technician
- Electrical Control (Machine) Builder
- Electrician (Signal Maintenance)
- Elevating Devices Mechanic
- Entertainment Industry Power Technician
- Facilities Mechanic
- Facilities Technician
- Fitter — Assembler (Motor Assembly)
- General Machinist
- Hydraulic/Pneumatic Mechanic
- Industrial Electrician
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright
- Instrumentation and Control Technician
- Light Rail Overhead Contact Systems Linesperson
- Locksmith
- Machine Tool Builder and Integrator
- Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
- Mould Designer
- Mould Maker
- Mould or Die Finisher
- Optics Technician (Lens and Prism Maker)
- Packaging Machine Mechanic
- Pattern Maker
- Precision Metal Fabricator
- Pressure Systems Welder
- Process Operator — Food Manufacturing
- Process Operator — Power
- Process Operator — Refinery, Chemical and Liquid Processes
- Process Operator — Wood Products
- Pump Systems Installer
- Railway Car Technician
- Relay and Instrumentation Technician
- Roll Grinder/Turner
- Saw Filer/Fitter
- Ski Lift Mechanic
- Surface Blaster
- Surface Mount Assembler
- Thin Film Technician
- Tool and Cutter Grinder
- Tool and Die Maker
- Tool and Gauge Inspector
- Tool/Tooling Maker
- Tractor-Trailer Commercial Driver
- Water Well Driller
- Welder
SERVICES
- Aboriginal Child Development Practitioner
- Agricultural — Dairy Herdsperson
- Agricultural — Fruit Grower
- Agricultural — Swine Herdsperson
- Appliance Service Technician
- Arborist
- Assistant Cook
- Baker
- Baker-Patissier
- Chef
- Child and Youth Worker
- Child Development Practitioner
- Cook
- Developmental Services Worker
- Educational Assistant
- Electronic Service Technician
- Gemsetter/Goldsmith
- Hairstylist?
- Hardware, Lumber and Building Materials Retailer
- Horse Groom
- Horse Harness Maker
- Horticultural Technician
- Information Technology — Contact Centre Customer Service Agent
- Information Technology — Contact Centre Sales Agent
- Information Technology — Contact Centre Technical Support Agent
- Information Technology — Hardware Technician
- Information Technology — Network Technician
- Institutional Cook
- Micro Electronics Manufacturer
- Native Clothing and Crafts Artisan
- Network Cabling Specialist
- Parts Technician
- Pool, Hot Tub and Spa — Installer
- Pool, Hot Tub and Spa — Service Technician
- Retail Meat Cutter
- Saddlery
- Special Events Coordinator
- Utility Arborist
- Wooden Boat Rebuilder
Interested in becoming a skilled tradesperson? We can help!
Our OYAP Coordinators are always looking to guide youth to the right path for them.
Email your local coordinator at burmass@adsb.on.ca
