Alternative Co-op Alternative Co-op ProgramsPrograms

Choices…not Choices…not Chances!Chances!

Choices: Choices: ApprenticeshipApprenticeship

OYAP Accelerated OYAP

Ontario Youth Ontario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramApprenticeship Program (OYAP)(OYAP)The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship

ProgramProgram (OYAP)(OYAP) program starts in program starts in Grade Grade 11!11!

OYAP OYAP students earn high school credits students earn high school credits towards a diplomatowards a diploma

OYAPOYAP students gain knowledge of a skilled students gain knowledge of a skilled

professionprofession OYAPOYAP students work under the supervision of students work under the supervision of

a skilled professional a skilled professional

What isWhat isApprenticeship Training?Apprenticeship Training?

Training takes place by DOINGTraining takes place by DOING

90% on the job90% on the job

10% in the classroom10% in the classroom Apprentices ‘earn while they learn’!Apprentices ‘earn while they learn’! Apprentices need to be good in:Apprentices need to be good in:

MathMath

ScienceScience

TechnologyTechnology

Cook/ChefCook/Chef (Humber College)(Humber College)

Automotive Service TechnicianAutomotive Service Technician (Centennial (Centennial College)College)

Early Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood Educator (Seneca College)(Seneca College)

*General Carpenter*General Carpenter (Local 27)(Local 27)

*Drywall*Drywall (Local 675)(Local 675) Child and Youth WorkerChild and Youth Worker (Centennial College)(Centennial College)

PlumbingPlumbing (George Brown College)(George Brown College)

LandscapingLandscaping (Humber College)(Humber College)

BakerBaker, , CookCook (Humber College)(Humber College)

CYWCYW, , Child PractitionerChild Practitioner (Centennial College)(Centennial College)

HairstylistHairstylist (Monsignor Percy Johnson)(Monsignor Percy Johnson)

ElectricianElectrician (George Brown College)(George Brown College)

Residential Air Conditioning Systems Residential Air Conditioning Systems MechanicMechanic

(George Brown College)(George Brown College)

*CITI Motive Power*CITI Motive Power

This program has two components – Year ONE and Year TWOThis program has two components – Year ONE and Year TWO

Year ONE (Grade 11)Year ONE (Grade 11) consists of two consists of two morning classes at your Home morning classes at your Home school and two classes in the school and two classes in the afternoon at Jean Vanier S.S. ORafternoon at Jean Vanier S.S. OR Centennial College ( Centennial College ( 2 2 credits )credits )

Year TWO (Grade 12)Year TWO (Grade 12) consists of all consists of all four classes at Jean Vanier S.S. andfour classes at Jean Vanier S.S. and Centennial CollegeCentennial College

Register as an apprenticeRegister as an apprentice Earn your Level One as anEarn your Level One as an Automotive Service Technician Automotive Service Technician Earn Earn 44 high school credits high school credits

Who is Eligible?Who is Eligible?

OYAPOYAP Be at least Be at least 1616 years of age years of age Be enrolled full time in a Be enrolled full time in a

secondary schoolsecondary school Have at least Have at least 1616 credits credits Be enrolled in 2, 3, or 4 credit Co-Be enrolled in 2, 3, or 4 credit Co-

op Educationop Education

Accelerated OYAPAccelerated OYAP Be Be 1616 years of age years of age Be in their graduating yearBe in their graduating year (except in CITI Motive Power where (except in CITI Motive Power where

a student can start in Grade 11)a student can start in Grade 11) Completed Completed 2626 credits by the start of credits by the start of

the second semesterthe second semester Must be enrolled in a Must be enrolled in a 44 credit Co-op credit Co-op

programprogram Have a Social Insurance NumberHave a Social Insurance Number

2A high school student who is earning co-op credits and is formally registered as an

apprentice while working in an apprenticeable placement.

1A high school student who is earning co-op credits for work

experience in any apprenticeable placement.

3A high school student who is formally registered as an apprentice by participating in

any of the OYAP ‘Accelerated’ Programs.

Who is an OYAP Student?

Co-opCo-op

Choices: Choices: MILITARY CO-OP

Army Reserve and Regular Army

What a High School Co-op student can What a High School Co-op student can receive…receive…

What a High School Co-op student can What a High School Co-op student can receive…receive…

Receive Basic Military Qualification and Receive Basic Military Qualification and Soldier QualificationSoldier Qualification

Successful students will be offered continued Successful students will be offered continued full time paid summer trainingfull time paid summer training

Paid Paid $80/co-op day + meals$80/co-op day + meals University & college re-imbursement University & college re-imbursement

programprogram

Receive Basic Military Qualification and Receive Basic Military Qualification and Soldier QualificationSoldier Qualification

Successful students will be offered continued Successful students will be offered continued full time paid summer trainingfull time paid summer training

Paid Paid $80/co-op day + meals$80/co-op day + meals University & college re-imbursement University & college re-imbursement

programprogram

MILITARY CO-OP MILITARY CO-OP Basic EligibilityBasic Eligibility

Canadian citizenCanadian citizen Be free of any legal obligationsBe free of any legal obligations 4 credit co-op in Semester 24 credit co-op in Semester 2 Complete an applicationComplete an application Pass an aptitude testPass an aptitude test Complete medical & fitness testComplete medical & fitness test Have an interviewHave an interview

Choices:Choices: Dual Credit Co-Dual Credit Co-opop

Complete 1 college course at Humber Complete 1 college course at Humber College, Lakeshore Campus College, Lakeshore Campus

2 afternoons/ week2 afternoons/ week Work at their MPSJ co-op placementWork at their MPSJ co-op placement Students will receive:Students will receive:

Dual Credit Co-op ProgramDual Credit Co-op Program

Co-op Credits

2,3 or 4

+extra

High school credit

One

College credit

+

Get a head start in collegeGet a head start in college Become official college students Become official college students

(student card, use facilities)(student card, use facilities) Make professional contactsMake professional contacts It’s It’s FREEFREE (tuition, text & (tuition, text &

transportation)transportation)

What’s in it for the student?

Dual Credit Co-opDual Credit Co-op

Sample courses @ Humber Sample courses @ Humber College for Dual CreditCollege for Dual Credit Criminal Law & JusticeCriminal Law & Justice Lighting TechnologyLighting Technology Broadcast EquipmentBroadcast Equipment Intro to Spa ManagementIntro to Spa Management Intro to BusinessIntro to Business Social PsychologySocial Psychology The Short Story (ESL) The Short Story (ESL) Intro to SociologyIntro to Sociology

How do our students How do our students apply?apply?

1.1. Select Co-op on option sheet.Select Co-op on option sheet.

2.2. Participate in April/May Participate in April/May interviews Co-op interviewsinterviews Co-op interviews

3.3. Complete Application form for Complete Application form for selected Program.selected Program.

4.4. Follow interview schedule set Follow interview schedule set out by Co-op department.out by Co-op department.

Accelerated OYAP interview Accelerated OYAP interview scheduleschedule

FebruaryFebruary4 credit co-op selected4 credit co-op selected

April/MayApril/May MPSJ Co-op ApplicationMPSJ Co-op Application

C.E.C. Accelerated OYAP ApplicationC.E.C. Accelerated OYAP ApplicationOctoberOctober

Board interviews/selections beginsBoard interviews/selections beginsNovember/DecemberNovember/December

Trade Center/College interviewsTrade Center/College interviewsFebruaryFebruary

Placements beginPlacements begin Placements only in second semester of final year of High Placements only in second semester of final year of High

SchoolSchool

OYAP interview scheduleOYAP interview schedule

FebruaryFebruary4 credit co-op selected on option sheet4 credit co-op selected on option sheet

April/MayApril/May MPSJ Co-op interview & placement selectionMPSJ Co-op interview & placement selection

SeptemberSeptember Placements begin for semester 1 studentsPlacements begin for semester 1 students

Students registered in their tradeStudents registered in their tradeFebruaryFebruary

Placements begin for semester 2 studentsPlacements begin for semester 2 studentsStudents registered in their tradeStudents registered in their trade

Dual credit interview scheduleDual credit interview schedule

FebruaryFebruary

2,3 or 4 credit co-op selected on option sheet2,3 or 4 credit co-op selected on option sheet

April/MayApril/May

MPSJ Co-op interview & placement selectionMPSJ Co-op interview & placement selection

Dual Credit application completedDual Credit application completed

SeptemberSeptember

Interview selection for semester 1 studentsInterview selection for semester 1 students

January/FebruaryJanuary/February

Interview selection for semester 1 studentsInterview selection for semester 1 students

Military Co-op interview Military Co-op interview scheduleschedule

FebruaryFebruary4 credit co-op selected4 credit co-op selected

April/MayApril/May MPSJ Co-op ApplicationMPSJ Co-op ApplicationArmy Application FormArmy Application Form

SummerSummer Fitness and Aptitude testingFitness and Aptitude testing

November/DecemberNovember/DecemberMilitary InterviewMilitary Interview

FebruaryFebruaryPlacements beginPlacements begin

Placements only in second semester of final year of High Placements only in second semester of final year of High

SchoolSchool