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An apprenticeship is an on-the-job training program designed for individuals looking to enter skilled trades. In Ontario, the Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) allows high school students (grades 11 and 12) to become registered apprentices, gaining practical experience while completing their education. With over 135 trades available, students can start their journey in fields like construction, automotive, and services. While apprenticeships offer benefits like good income and job satisfaction, they require commitment and specific eligibility criteria. This guide outlines the pros and cons of pursuing an apprenticeship.
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What is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is an on-the-job training program for people who want to work in a skilled trade or occupation and includes learning new skills from skilled journeypersons.
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program • Grade 11 & 12 • Students become registered apprentices • Hours count towards Journeyman status
What Can I do? • more then 135 apprenticeship trades • Mechanical • Industrial • Construction • Services
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OYAP Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
What are the rules? To enter OYAP a student must: • Complete all 16 credits (Grade 9 and 10) • Be at least 16 years old • Good attendance in school • Courteous, positive and responsible attitude • Sincere interest in skills training • Two year commitment and maintain 70% average
Some possible fields Motive Power Auto Body Repairer Motorcycle Mechanic Construction Brick and Stone Mason Electrician Services Chef Hair Stylist
40% of new jobs will be in the skilled trades in the next 20 twenty years Skilled trades starting to generate six-digit income with benefits Skilled tool and die makers in Windsor make $100 000 easily Some interesting statistics
Average age is between 45-50 years old 50% of skilled workers will retire within 10 years By 2010, there will be 50 000 unfilled jobs in Ontario A third of the jobs created in Canada require skilled trade certificate or college diploma More facts
Pros and Cons Pros: 1. Skilled trade pays well, challenges intellect and creativity 2. Smooth transition into an apprenticeship 3. First step in career path to multiple trades 4. Paid while learning 5. Excellent career opportunities 6. High job satisfaction, good income, and a life long career 7. Work while still attending school
Cons: 1) 2 year commitment and maintain 70% average 2) Aren’t learning the same material as other students 3) Earlier attendance record in school affects your future career 4) Not for everyone 5) Starting young, so you may not be mature or capable enough to perform your best. 6) Close other doors if things don’t work out. Pros and Cons