Dual Credit – Accelerated OYAP

What is Accelerated OYAP?

A program in which a student in semester 2 of their graduating year of high school, is registered as an apprentice, completes all or part of their Level 1 (Basic) apprenticeship schooling in a specific trade at a college or training institution, and earns hours/competencies towards their apprenticeship.

We offer 13 programs:

• Automotive Service Technician (310S)​
  
• Baking (423C) 
  
• General Carpenter (403A)
  
• Child Development Practitioner (formerly known as ECE) (620C)
  
• Cook (415A)
  
• Drywall Acoustic Mechanic and Lather (451A)
  
• Electrician Construction and Maintenance (309A)
  
• Floor Covering Installer (448A) 
• Hairstyling (332A) Pending Approval
  
• Motorcycle Service Technician (310G
  
• Plumber (306A)
  
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (313A)
• Truck and Coach Technician (310T)
  

 What are some benefits of Accelerated OYAP?

1. Students may earn up to 4 cooperative education credits and a maximum of 3 Dual Credits towards their OSSD
2. Students have the opportunity to earn all or part of their Level 1 (Basic) training at little to no cost for the student (for tuition)
3. Students are registered apprentices in a trade in Ontario
4. Students are registered and members of the Ontario College of Trades
   
5. Students will start earning hours/competencies towards their apprenticeship while still in high school

Some more details

• Students must be at least 16 years old when applying

• Students must be graduating in June of their Accelerated OYAP year and have all compulsory courses and Literacy Test successfully completed

• Students must be enrolled in a full day (4 credit) cooperative program semester 2

• Students are strongly recommended to have their 40 hours of community service completed before this program

How to apply?

Step 1:

Plan to attend the open house event hosted by the colleges/training institutions for more detailed information (see below for flyer)  Please register for the open house, a link will be sent to your email address upon registration.

You can also visit the YRDSB OYAP Webpage for more information.

Step 2:

Speak with your guidance counselor or cooperative education teacher for more detailed and specific information.

Sounds Interesting? 

Have a look at the YRDSB OYAP Booklet and the YRDSB Accelertated OYAP Video for the programs we offer for more detailed information