What is OYAP?
An OYAP student is a student who is earning Cooperative Education credits for work experience in an Apprenticeship occupation. The student may or may not be formally registered as an apprentice while attending secondary school.
Who can participate in OYAP?
All students participating in OYAP must:
- have completed 16 credits towards their OSSD prior to starting the program;
- be enrolled as full-time students during the program;
- be working towards the completion of all OSSD requirements.
How do you apply for OYAP?
OYAP is a form of Cooperative Education (Co-op). Applications for Co-op are available through your Guidance Department. You must meet all the normal requirements for the Co-op program (e.g. you must have earned a credit in a related secondary school course). Interested students should talk to their Guidance Counsellor.
For more information on OYAP and Apprenticeship go to: www.TheApprenticeshipNetwork.com