Why OYAP?
Why Care OYAP
Four Reasons
OYAP allows students to explore tentative career choices which could lead to a meaningful career.
OYAP allows students to earn credits towards a high school diploma for skills demonstrated in the workplace.
OYAP allows students to acquire hours and competencies that may be applied toward the total hours required for the trade, which accelerates the apprenticeship process.
Other benefits of the OYAP program:
- Increases awareness of workplace demands/needs
- Increases opportunities for part time employment by building a network for future employment
- Develops both specialized and transferable skills
- Applies classroom theory to workplace experience
- Makes a seamless transition from school to work
- Experience a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment in becoming a successful tradesperson
- Increases safety awareness in the workplace
- Earn a high school diploma and have a head start toward a career in a skilled trade
- Possibility to complete a Level 1 training program through a registered Training Delivery Agent
- Demonstrate an interest and aptitude to pursue the apprenticeship pathway
