Alternative Co-op Programs Choices…not Chances!

Choices: Apprenticeship OYAP Accelerated OYAP

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) program starts in Grade 11! OYAP students earn high school credits towards a diploma OYAP students earn high school credits towards a diploma OYAP students gain knowledge of a skilled profession OYAP students gain knowledge of a skilled profession OYAP students work under the supervision of a skilled professional OYAP students work under the supervision of a skilled professional

What is Apprenticeship Training? Training takes place by DOING Training takes place by DOING 90% on the job 90% on the job 10% 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:MathScienceTechnology

Cook/Chef (Humber College) Automotive Service Technician (Centennial College) Early Childhood Educator (Seneca College) *General Carpenter (Local 27) *Drywall (Local 675) Child and Youth Worker (Centennial College) Plumbing (George Brown College) Landscaping (Humber College) Baker, Cook (Humber College) CYW, Child Practitioner (Centennial College) Hairstylist (Monsignor Percy Johnson) Electrician (George Brown College) Residential Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic (George Brown College)

*CITI Motive Power This program has two components – Year ONE and Year TWO This program has two components – Year ONE and Year TWO Year ONE (Grade 11) consists of two Year ONE (Grade 11) 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. OR afternoon at Jean Vanier S.S. OR Centennial College ( 2 credits ) Centennial College ( 2 credits ) Year TWO (Grade 12) consists of all Year TWO (Grade 12) consists of all four classes at Jean Vanier S.S. and four classes at Jean Vanier S.S. and Centennial College Centennial College Register as an apprentice Register as an apprentice Earn your Level One as an Earn your Level One as an Automotive Service Technician Automotive Service Technician Earn 4 high school credits Earn 4 high school credits

Who is Eligible? OYAP Be at least 16 years of age Be at least 16 years of age Be enrolled full time in a secondary school Be enrolled full time in a secondary school Have at least 16 credits Have at least 16 credits Be enrolled in 2, 3, or 4 credit Co-op Education Be enrolled in 2, 3, or 4 credit Co-op Education

Accelerated OYAP Be 16 years of age Be 16 years of age Be in their graduating year Be in their graduating year (except in CITI Motive Power where a student can start in Grade 11) (except in CITI Motive Power where a student can start in Grade 11) Completed 26 credits by the start of the second semester Completed 26 credits by the start of the second semester Must be enrolled in a 4 credit Co-op program Must be enrolled in a 4 credit Co-op program Have a Social Insurance Number Have a Social Insurance Number

2 A high school student who is earning co-op credits and is formally registered as an apprentice while working in an apprenticeable placement. 1 A high school student who is earning co-op credits for work experience in any apprenticeable placement. 3 A 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-op

Choices: Choices: MILITARY CO-OP Army Reserve and Regular Army

What a High School Co-op student can receive… Receive Basic Military Qualification and Soldier Qualification Receive Basic Military Qualification and Soldier Qualification Successful students will be offered continued full time paid summer training Successful students will be offered continued full time paid summer training Paid $80/co-op day + meals Paid $80/co-op day + meals University & college re-imbursement program University & college re-imbursement program

MILITARY CO-OP Basic Eligibility Canadian citizen Canadian citizen Be free of any legal obligations Be free of any legal obligations 4 credit co-op in Semester 2 4 credit co-op in Semester 2 Complete an application Complete an application Pass an aptitude test Pass an aptitude test Complete medical & fitness test Complete medical & fitness test Have an interview Have an interview

Choices: Dual Credit Co-op

Complete 1 college course at Humber College, Lakeshore Campus Complete 1 college course at Humber College, Lakeshore Campus 2 afternoons/ week 2 afternoons/ week Work at their MPSJ co-op placement Work at their MPSJ co-op placement Students will receive: Students will receive: Dual Credit Co-op Program Co-op Credits 2,3 or 4 + extra High school credit One College credit +

Get a head start in college Get a head start in college Become official college students (student card, use facilities) Become official college students (student card, use facilities) Make professional contacts Make professional contacts It’s FREE (tuition, text & transportation) It’s FREE (tuition, text & transportation) What’s in it for the student? Dual Credit Co-op

Sample Humber College for Dual Credit Criminal Law & Justice Criminal Law & Justice Lighting Technology Lighting Technology Broadcast Equipment Broadcast Equipment Intro to Spa Management Intro to Spa Management Intro to Business Intro to Business Social Psychology Social Psychology The Short Story (ESL) The Short Story (ESL) Intro to Sociology Intro to Sociology

How do our students apply? 1. Select Co-op on option sheet. 2. Participate in April/May interviews Co-op interviews 3. Complete Application form for selected Program. 4. Follow interview schedule set out by Co-op department.

Accelerated OYAP interview schedule Accelerated OYAP interview schedule February 4 credit co-op selected April/May MPSJ Co-op Application C.E.C. Accelerated OYAP Application October Board interviews/selections begins November/December Trade Center/College interviews February Placements begin Placements only in second semester of final year of High School

OYAP interview schedule OYAP interview schedule February 4 credit co-op selected on option sheet April/May MPSJ Co-op interview & placement selection September Placements begin for semester 1 students Students registered in their trade February Placements begin for semester 2 students Students registered in their trade

Dual credit interview schedule Dual credit interview schedule February 2,3 or 4 credit co-op selected on option sheet April/May MPSJ Co-op interview & placement selection Dual Credit application completed September Interview selection for semester 1 students January/February

Military Co-op interview schedule Military Co-op interview schedule February 4 credit co-op selected April/May MPSJ Co-op Application Army Application Form Summer Fitness and Aptitude testing November/December Military Interview February Placements begin Placements only in second semester of final year of High School