What kinds of jobs are available in the skilled trades? • What happens if I decide to leave the apprenticeship program? • How do I get an apprenticeship after graduating from high school?
1. Can I start my apprenticeship while still in high school? YES. OYAP gives students who are at least 16 years old and who have completed 16 credits the opportunity to earn a high school diploma (OSSD) while working toward your apprenticeship. 2. How long is the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program? Students may start OYAP in Grade 11 or in Grade 12 and typically lasts one semester and receive a total of 2 credits; however, students may be involved in the program for more than one semester. 3. How can I prepare for OYAP? You should schedule in your Pathway Planner the academic courses required to enter OYAP in Grade 11 or 12. Also, make sure that you are taking the right background Technology courses by discussing your plans with the Co-op, Technology or Guidance teacher at your school. Better yet, log into your personal highschool planner at www.myBlueprint.ca 4. Am I responsible for my own transportation to the workplace? Yes. 5.
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