Simcoe County District School Board

OYAP takes place during a Cooperative Education course. It is not a separate program or course.

• Students are enrolled in Co-op
• Their placement is in a skilled trade (Construction, Service, Motive Power, Industrial)
• The student becomes an OYAP participant while completing co-op

Through OYAP, students:

• Earn co-op credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
• Gain hands-on experience in a skilled trade
• Develop workplace skills and safety awareness
• May have hours count toward an apprenticeship

Participation in OYAP does not guarantee apprenticeship registration.

Students must:

• Be at least 15 years old
• Have a minimum of 14 credits
• Be enrolled full-time in secondary school
• Be registered in a Cooperative Education course

Some OYAP students may become registered apprentices while in high school if:

• An employer agrees to sponsor them
• Required forms are completed and approved

Apprenticeship registration depends on employer participation and student readiness.

OYAP-FAST is an apprenticeship focused timetable plan for students in Grades 11 and 12 who are committed to pursuing a skilled trade.

Students may:

• Earn additional co-op credits in a skilled trade
• Spend increased time at their placement
• Graduate with an OYAP-FAST seal on their diploma

Students may indicate their interest in OYAP-FAST by selecting OYAP-FAST (BlockY) in myBlueprint during course selection.

*NOTE: Selecting OYAP-FAST (BlockY) does not guarantee acceptance or placement.

Implications of Selecting the OYAP-FAST Pathway:
When selecting Grade 11 and 12 courses, students should ensure they meet OSSD requirements while keeping options open for post-secondary programs. For apprenticeship-bound students, additional courses like Math or Physics may be needed for college or trade-specific requirements.
Final placement depends on readiness, availability, and approval.

Students should:

• Talk to their Guidance Counsellor
• Speak with a Cooperative Education teacher
• Indicate interest in OYAP-FAST during course selection.