ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

What is an Apprenticeship?What is an Apprenticeship? A way of learning a skilled trade from A way of learning a skilled trade from

professional tradesperson (journeyperson).professional tradesperson (journeyperson). ““Earn while you Learn”Earn while you Learn” Combines on the job training (90%) with an in school (10%) Combines on the job training (90%) with an in school (10%)

component at a college , union or technical schoolcomponent at a college , union or technical school Best accessed in high school through Co-op Ed. (OYAP) and Best accessed in high school through Co-op Ed. (OYAP) and

technology based courses.technology based courses. Consider a Specialist High Skills MajorConsider a Specialist High Skills Major High demand, highly skilled, practical hands on careers with High demand, highly skilled, practical hands on careers with

above average salaries. above average salaries. Generally take from 2-5 years to complete depending on the Generally take from 2-5 years to complete depending on the

trade.trade.

Apprenticeship Requirements

Most require OSSD Many apprenticeships require Math Some require Chemistry or Physics Most can be accessed by any academic HS

stream (College, University or Workplace) After HS, students must find an employer to

apprentice with. All require strong work ethic & commitment

Trades in Ontario-Trades in Ontario-Over 150 Great Over 150 Great Opportunities !Opportunities !Examples of trades in each of 4 sectors include:Examples of trades in each of 4 sectors include: ServiceService: Network Cabling Specialist, Baker, Early : Network Cabling Specialist, Baker, Early

Childhood Educator, HairstylistChildhood Educator, Hairstylist IndustrialIndustrial: General Machinist, Industrial Electrician, : General Machinist, Industrial Electrician,

Tool and Die Maker, WelderTool and Die Maker, Welder Motive Power Motive Power : Auto Service Technician, Auto body : Auto Service Technician, Auto body

Repairer, Motorcycle Mechanic.Repairer, Motorcycle Mechanic. ConstructionConstruction: General Carpenter, Refrigeration : General Carpenter, Refrigeration

and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Plumber.and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Plumber.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)Program (OYAP)

Register in Co-opRegister in Co-op Sign and train as an Sign and train as an

apprentice in high apprentice in high schoolschool

Earn apprenticeship Earn apprenticeship hours/competencies hours/competencies and high school creditsand high school credits

Co-Operative EducationCo-Operative Education

Offered as a 2 credit course in Offered as a 2 credit course in gr.11 and as a 2, 3 or 4 credit gr.11 and as a 2, 3 or 4 credit option in gr. 12option in gr. 12

Students are at a work Students are at a work placement for 14 days, the 15 placement for 14 days, the 15 th day is spent at school.th day is spent at school.

Co-Operative Education

Evaluation is based on in class work, Evaluation is based on in class work, assignments and workplace performance.assignments and workplace performance.

Teacher monitors student progress Teacher monitors student progress through frequent workplace visits.through frequent workplace visits.

Can use up to 2 co-op credits to count as Can use up to 2 co-op credits to count as compulsory credits for Group 1, 2 or 3.compulsory credits for Group 1, 2 or 3.

Specialist High Skills Major-SHSMSpecialist High Skills Major-SHSM

Is available in Manufacturing and BusinessIs available in Manufacturing and Business Includes a bundle of specific coursesIncludes a bundle of specific courses Includes co-opIncludes co-op Provides recognized training & certificationProvides recognized training & certification Offers experiential learning activitiesOffers experiential learning activities Develops transferable skillsDevelops transferable skills Great for all post-secondary pathways !Great for all post-secondary pathways !

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