CO-OP OYAP

Co-op/OYAP(Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program) is an experiential learning program that can assist all students at TTSC who are bound for either the workplace, apprenticeship or college. This unique opportunity gives our students a chance to explore the world beyond school while earning diploma credits.

It’s a great opportunity to explore career paths while developing new skills as well as making valuable connections within the working community. Students are mainly assessed and evaluated on their demonstration of tasks at the workplace.

Co-op/OYAP students are able to select their placements from the wide variety of job opportunities that are available in the world of work. Some restrictions will apply when issues related to workplace safety are in question. Students are encouraged to search for and secure a work placement of their choice. Teachers will support students needing assistance in searching for and securing a placement.

There is no restriction on the total number of cooperative education credits that students may earn in secondary school as long as they complete the compulsory course requirements. We encourage all our students to include the Co-op/OYAP Program as an integral part of their high school learning experience at TTSC.

How does it work?

When a student reaches Grade 11 he/she may be eligible to spend a half-day block of time (morning or afternoon) working on-the-job under the direct supervision of a professional in the community. Teachers from Tollgate will be in regular and frequent contact with the workplace to ensure a safe and enriching learning experience is happening. Thorough preparation prior to starting in the workplace, assignments, evaluations and a final project must be successfully completed before two credits toward an OSSD will be awarded.

How do you apply?

A student must indicate in February on their option sheet that they are interested in taking Co-op the following year. Speak to your Guidance teacher or one of the Co-op teachers for more information ...

What can you do to prepare?

Plan your in-school courses carefully beginning with Grade 9. Remember...Co-op is designed to enhance and enrich courses the student has already successfully completed. Including Co-op education in the Annual Education Plan will assist with school and career planning.

The Guidance department is always there and happy to help!!!

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is a specialized program that enables students who are 16 years of age or older to meet diploma requirements while participating in an occupation that requires apprenticeship.

All students participating in OYAP must:

• complete sixteen credits towards the OSSD prior to starting the program;
• be enrolled as full-time students during the program;
• complete all compulsory credits required for the OSSD.

Recent graduates of Tollgate say:

“I gained so much confidence in the knowledge that I have the skills to work with children. Now I know what employers look for." -Janice M

“The day-to-day management of stock and supplies was a skill I learned in the co-op program that helped me greatly in my current job in the food industry.” -Kyle W.

“I was eager to show my employer that I was motivated to do the best job possible and to go above and beyond what was expected.” -Kevin V.

“My co-op placement gave me the hands-on experience I couldn’t get in the classroom. I learned that good communication and organization, contribute to success.” - Jacob W.

Contact Mr. Miletich for more information.

Our Co-operative Education Program would not exist without the support of our valued community partners in Brantford and Brant County.