Skilled Trades & OYAP

Skilled trade jobs are not stable.

• Truth

• Myth

Answer explanation

Careers in the skilled trades and technologies can be some of the most stable of any career choice you can make. Currently, those people with a skilled trade often have their pick of jobs because the skills shortage is so high. Unlike many other careers, a skilled trade is one of the most transferable in today’s global economy.

Skilled trade jobs are low-paying.

• Truth

• Myth

Answer explanation

Most people in the skilled trades and technologies earn average or better-than-average salaries. Some make more than $100 000 per year.

OYAP stands for

• Ontario Youth Activity Progarm

• Ontario Young Adult Plans

• Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

• Old, Young, Always Playing

What is an apprenticeship?

• A person enrolled in a skilled trade program to learn specific competencies and theories.

• A person enrolled in a two year college program

• A person working on a 4 year university degree.

• A person working in a skilled trade.

Through the OYAP program you can earn while you learn.

What is the range of a starting apprenticeship salary?

• $10 000 - $20 000

• $20 000 - $30 000

• $30 000 - $60 000

• $50 000 - $90 000

The skilled trades are primarily for people who can’t make it into university or have limited education.

• Fact

• Myth

Answer explanation

Careers in skilled trades and technology require critical thinking skills and a solid education. Most positions demand a combination of hands-on work and specialty training, which may include post-secondary education and learning on the job through apprenticeships.

I can begin exploring opportunities in high school through...

• elective credits

• mandatory credits

• tech courses

• all courses

Answer explanation

Every course you take will provide you with an experience.

As you continue your journey, you will see which courses you really enjoy and want to learn more about.

How many skilled trades are there in Ontario?

• 86

• 144

• 205

• 120

Which one is NOT a skilled trade?

• Agricultural Equipment Technician

• Child and Youth Worker

• Electrician – Construction and Maintenance

• Social Media Manager

Which one is NOT a skilled trades category

• Construction

• Industrial

• Service

• Finance