Tell me about Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
OYAP lets high school students earn co-op credits through work placements in a skilled trade, such as automotive service, hairstyling or carpentry. The credits count toward your Ontario Secondary School Diploma. OYAP-FAST is a faster option.
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Who qualifies:
- Age 15 or older
- In Grade 11 or 12 in Ontario
- At least 14 credits
What you need to apply:
- Your school's support
- A co-op placement
We last read this on 6 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
How to reach them
- Apply on their website.
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
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Where else they are
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Good to know
- For whomOntario high school students 15 or older in Grade 11 or 12 with at least 14 credits. Some schools also allow it in the summer after Grade 10.
- CostFree
- Their stepsTalk to your guidance counsellor or co-op teacher. Ask for your school board's OYAP recruiter. Join a co-op placement in a trade.
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We read this on their own website on 6 October 2026.
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