2. Apprenticeship What is an Apprenticeship? A way of learning a skilled trade from A way of learning a skilled trade from professional tradesperson (journeyperson). “Earn while you Learn” “Earn while you Learn” Combines on the job training (90%) with an in school (10%) component at a college, union or technical school Combines on the job training (90%) with an in school (10%) component at a college, union or technical school Best accessed in high school through Co-op Ed. (OYAP) and technology based courses. Best accessed in high school through Co-op Ed. (OYAP) and technology based courses. Consider a Specialist High Skills Major Consider a Specialist High Skills Major High demand, highly skilled, practical hands on careers with above average salaries. High demand, highly skilled, practical hands on careers with above average salaries. Generally take from 2-5 years to complete depending on the trade. Generally take from 2-5 years to complete depending on the trade.

3. 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

4. Trades in Ontario- Over 150 Great Opportunities ! Examples of trades in each of 4 sectors include: Service: Network Cabling Specialist, Baker, Early Childhood Educator, Hairstylist Service: Network Cabling Specialist, Baker, Early Childhood Educator, Hairstylist Industrial: General Machinist, Industrial Electrician, Tool and Die Maker, Welder Industrial: General Machinist, Industrial Electrician, Tool and Die Maker, Welder Motive Power : Auto Service Technician, Auto body Repairer, Motorcycle Mechanic. Motive Power : Auto Service Technician, Auto body Repairer, Motorcycle Mechanic. Construction: General Carpenter, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Plumber. Construction: General Carpenter, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Plumber.

5. Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Register in Co-op Register in Co-op Sign and train as an apprentice in high school Sign and train as an apprentice in high school Earn apprenticeship hours/competencies and high school credits Earn apprenticeship hours/competencies and high school credits

6. Co-Operative Education Offered as a 2 credit course in gr.11 and as a 2, 3 or 4 credit option in gr. 12 Offered as a 2 credit course in gr.11 and as a 2, 3 or 4 credit option in gr. 12 Students are at a work placement for 14 days, the 15 th day is spent at school. Students are at a work placement for 14 days, the 15 th day is spent at school.

7. Co-Operative Education Evaluation is based on in class work, assignments and workplace performance. Evaluation is based on in class work, assignments and workplace performance. Teacher monitors student progress through frequent workplace visits. Teacher monitors student progress through frequent workplace visits. Can use up to 2 co-op credits to count as compulsory credits for Group 1, 2 or 3. Can use up to 2 co-op credits to count as compulsory credits for Group 1, 2 or 3.

8. Specialist High Skills Major-SHSM Is available in Manufacturing and Business Is available in Manufacturing and Business Includes a bundle of specific courses Includes a bundle of specific courses Includes co-op Includes co-op Provides recognized training & certification Provides recognized training & certification Offers experiential learning activities Offers experiential learning activities Develops transferable skills Develops transferable skills Great for all post-secondary pathways ! Great for all post-secondary pathways !

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