OYAP Success Stories

A celebration of OYAP success

In the following success stories, you will be introduced to young people who have journeyed into apprenticeship training while working towards the completion of a high school diploma. Join us as they share the inside story of their experience in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP).

The people profiled in these success stories, students and graduates, are OYAP ambassadors.   They have brains and they have brawn. Above all, they love what they do. When you read about their hopes and dreams for the future, you will witness first hand their passion and genuine gratitude for the opportunity to begin an apprenticeship eight to ten years ahead of their peers.

Sudbury Secondary School – Building a House from the ground up!

Phil Deredin – “Five Star Rating”

Perry Simon – "Make a Name for Yourself!"

Kristian Sharrock – “Taking Charge of My Life”

Kris Kainulainen – “You Can’t Pull Over Up There!”

Jordan Rouleau – “What Started As Tinkering Around With Grandpa”

Jessica Doucet – “I Can Do It!”