Get paid to learn in the real world

Apprenticeship:

Paid postsecondary education to learn a skilled trade combining on-the-job and in-class training. With OYAP you can try an apprenticeship in high school.

10

MONTHS

ON-THE-JOB

2

MONTHS

IN-CLASS

1 on 1

HANDS-ON

LEARNING

*On average, this process repeats 2 to 3 times depending on the apprenticeship trade.

Make up to

$100K

DURING YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

4 possible ways to get paid!

  • 85% of tuition fees paid by the ministry
  • 10 months paid by the employer
  • 2 months paid during in-class
  • Yearly grants from $1000

Top 5 reasons to choose the apprenticeship pathway

1.

Get paid to learn

2.

Graduate without debt

3.

High job security

4.

Rewarding work

5.

Transferable skills

You can have a career in the skilled trades

REWARDING CAREERS

Get a sense of accomplishment seeing the results of your efforts at the end of the day

WELL PAID CAREERS

Huge opportunities to grow and advance in your field and over 140 skilled trades to explore

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

Skilled trades give you to opportunity to use the latest cutting edge technology and tools

CHILD & YOUTH WORKER

$42K

EARNING POTENTIAL

BRICK AND STONE MASON

$71K

EARNING POTENTIAL

DRYWALL AND PLASTER FINISHER

$62K

EARNING POTENTIAL

ELEVATING DEVICES MECHANIC

$80K

EARNING POTENTIAL

PLUMBER

$67K

EARNING POTENTIAL

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

$47K

EARNING POTENTIAL

APPLIANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

$42K

EARNING POTENTIAL

MOULD MAKER

$66K

EARNING POTENTIAL

MILLWRIGHT

$76K

EARNING POTENTIAL

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

$79K

EARNING POTENTIAL

CHILD & YOUTH WORKER

$42K

EARNING POTENTIAL

BRICK AND STONE MASON

$71K

EARNING POTENTIAL

DRYWALL AND PLASTER FINISHER

$62K

EARNING POTENTIAL

ELEVATING DEVICES MECHANIC

$80K

EARNING POTENTIAL

PLUMBER

$67K

EARNING POTENTIAL

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

$47K

EARNING POTENTIAL

APPLIANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

$42K

EARNING POTENTIAL

MOULD MAKER

$66K

EARNING POTENTIAL

MILLWRIGHT

$76K

EARNING POTENTIAL

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN

$79K

EARNING POTENTIAL

FAQ

Are there any costs for an employer to take on an OYAP apprentice?

Is the student guaranteed employment upon graduation?

Are students paid for their apprenticeship training?