Discover OYAP: Your Pathway to a Career in the Skilled Trades
About this Event
Are you a student, parent, educator, or job seeker curious about careers in the skilled trades?
Join us for a dynamic fireside chat featuring the CSC Providence OYAP Teacher and representatives from the Community Attraction and Promotion Department at the Municipality of Chatham-Kent as they discuss how the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) helps students explore rewarding careers in the skilled trades while still in high school.
Discover how OYAP provides students with valuable hands-on experience, exposure to in-demand occupations, and a direct pathway to apprenticeship and employment opportunities. Learn about the growing demand for skilled trades workers, the career opportunities available right here in Chatham-Kent, and how local initiatives are helping young people build successful futures close to home.
Whether you're considering your next career step or supporting someone who is, this session will provide practical insights into one of Ontario's most promising career pathways.
What You'll Learn
- What the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) is and how it works
- The benefits of exploring skilled trades careers while in high school
- In-demand trades and local career opportunities in Chatham-Kent
- How students can gain real-world workplace experience
- Pathways from high school to apprenticeship, training, and employment
Who Should Attend?
- High school students
- Parents and guardians
- Educators and guidance counsellors
- Job seekers and career changers
- Anyone interested in the skilled trades
Admission is free. Drop in and discover how OYAP can help turn career interests into real opportunities.
Where is it happening?
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