Madison is currently in the SHSM (Specialist High Skills Majors) Program and will graduate from high school with her red seal on her diploma. As an Auto Body Apprentice, Madison combines math, science and art into job security and a lot of fun. Check out her full interview for more about why jobs in the Skilled Trades are first choice pathways, what OYAP employers are looking for, and some of the advantages of being a women in the trades. To discover more careers in skilled trades, visit https://www.jobtalksoyap.com

Kia is an Electrical Apprentice who finds her job refreshing and intellectually stimulating. She secured her position with the help of her co-op teacher who visits her placement frequently ensuring her safety and comfort level. Watch her interview to discover what kinds of extra training are beneficial for quality of work and confidence. Kia also shares her perspective on what it’s like to be a woman working in the Skilled Trades. To discover more careers in skilled trades, visit https://www.jobtalksoyap.com

Connor is a General Machinist Apprentice who was inspired by family members and his shop teacher to make a career out of an enjoyable field to work in. He shares how he secured his placement, what his coop teacher and OYAP coordinator did to support his progress. He also has some recommendations for high school students looking to succeed in the skilled trades. Listen to learn how increased government funding and support for young people interested in the trades has made an already good experience, great. Job Talks OYAP is a media initiative in partnership with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program (OYAP), the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB). To discover more careers in skilled trades, visit www.jobtalksoyap.com

As a General Carpenter Apprentice, you are on the job site from start to finish so you get to see nothing turn into something great. Andrea's advice for anyone looking to get hands on with the skilled trades is to just go for it. The trades are in high demand and they are not going anywhere. Hear how involved and connected co-op teachers are with their students on and off site and the tools needed to be successful. Job Talks OYAP is a media initiative in partnership with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program (OYAP), the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB). To discover more careers in skilled trades, visit https://www.jobtalksoyap.com/

As an Automotive Service Technician Apprentice you are always learning. The future of technology comes into play when working on a variety of vehicles. Alexis saw the opportunity to succeed in the skilled trades and took the steps to become an apprentice before graduating high school. Listen to what it takes to thrive as an automotive service technician apprentice and what you can expect from a co-op placement. Job Talks OYAP is a media initiative in partnership with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship program (OYAP), the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB). To discover more careers in skilled trades, visit https://www.jobtalksoyap.com/

Jesse works as an Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer Apprentice in the skilled trades. He finds many things about this career interesting. Completing the mechanical tasks inside and outside of the vehicle in order to provide a finished product for the customer is “where all the magic happens.” His experience in the OYAP program carved a pathway to rewarding work that he says has no down side.