Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a training program run by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development for Ontario high school students 15 or older in Grade 11 or 12 with at least 14 credits. Checked on the official page on October 6, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Age 15 or older; In Grade 11 or 12 in Ontario; At least 14 credits.
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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.
Who qualifies
Ontario 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.
You likely qualify if:
- Age 15 or older
- In Grade 11 or 12 in Ontario
- At least 14 credits
What to bring
- Your school's support
- A co-op placement
Dates
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