Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) - Six Nations Polytechnic Secondary School

In this program students will:

Start Your Skilled Trades Journey. Through OYAP, students begin working toward a career in the skilled trades while still in high school, gaining valuable hands-on experience and earning co-op credits that count toward both their diploma and apprenticeship hours.

Connect with Industry Professionals. Students have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced tradespeople in real work environments, building professional relationships that can lead to future apprenticeship opportunities and long-term careers.

Learn by Doing. OYAP offers a practical, real-world learning experience where students apply classroom knowledge in meaningful ways, develop technical and workplace skills, and gain confidence in their chosen trade.

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The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) lets high school students explore skilled trades while earning credits and gaining hands-on experience. It’s a great pathway for students interested in starting an apprenticeship and building a career in the trades.

Programs

Welding Level 1

The Welding Level 1 OYAP program at SNP Secondary School provides senior students with the chance to begin their apprenticeship while earning high school credits. Through hands-on training and real-world co-op placements, students develop foundational welding skills, safety knowledge, and industry practices under the guidance of experienced professionals—setting them on a strong path toward a successful career in the skilled trades.

Apprenticeship Type: OYAP Level 1 Apprenticeship – Welder 456A
Location: Six Nations Polytechnic – Brantford Campus (411 Elgin Street, C112)
Start Date: February 2027
End Date: June 2027
Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Notes: At SNP Secondary School, students enrolled in the OYAP Welding program complete their training right on campus in our fully equipped welding bay. This dedicated space allows students to gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in a professional setting without leaving the school.

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student in Welding Level 1 OYAP program at SNP Secondary School wearing protective gear and using a welding torch

Cook Level 1

The Cook Level 1 OYAP program at SNP Secondary School offers senior students the opportunity to begin their culinary apprenticeship while earning high school credits. Through hands-on training in real kitchen environments, students develop essential cooking skills, food safety knowledge, and industry standards under the guidance of experienced professionals—preparing them for a successful career in the culinary trades.

Apprenticeship Type: OYAP Level 1 Apprenticeship – Cook 415A
Location: Six Nations Polytechnic – Brantford Campus (411 Elgin Street, C112)
Start Date: February 2026
End Date: June 2026
Times: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Notes: At SNP Secondary School, students enrolled in the OYAP Cook program complete their training right on campus in our fully equipped kitchen. This dedicated space allows students to gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills in a professional setting without leaving the school.

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FAQs

OYAP is a program that allows high school students to start their apprenticeship training in the skilled trades while earning credits toward their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. It provides hands-on work experience in a trade setting and helps students prepare for careers in the trades.

OYAP is open to senior high school students (typically Grade 11 and 12) who are interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades. Students should have a strong work ethic and be committed to gaining practical experience.

The OYAP program runs for a full semester. Students participate in the program full-time, dedicating the equivalent of four class periods each day to their apprenticeship and related learning activities.