Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Level 1 Program!
This opportunity is available to current Grade 11 students who are interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. It allows students to complete the first part of their apprenticeship schooling, all while participating in the cooperative (co-op) education program and completing their secondary school diploma.
Criteria
The program is available to current Grade 11 students who will be in Grade 12 next school year and meet the following criteria:
- Have completed all required courses, including ENG4 by the end of semester 1 in their Grade 12 year.
- Have achieved a minimum of 60 percent in Grade 11 math, Grade 12 English (college or university streams), and technology classes.
- Will be enrolled in a four credit unpaid co-op placement in semester 2 of their Grade 12 school year in any of the Level 1 trades for their school area.
Benefits
Students enrolled in the program will be provided with the following, free of charge:
- OYAP Level 1 schooling tuition
- Transportation to and from the training delivery agent
- Personal protective equipment, if applicable. Example, steel-toed boots
- Textbooks
Application
Interested students should complete the Level 1 OYAP Application Form.
The deadline to register is Friday, April 11.
If you have any questions or want more information, review the TLDSB Level 1 Program Information document, or contact your school’s guidance department.
Information session
Attend the upcoming Apprenticeship Information Session taking place virtually on Thursday, March 20, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If interested, please register using the OYAP Family Information Session Registration Form. Use the Google Meet link to access the session.
