Ontario Speeds Up High School Apprenticeship Path

Ontario unveils accelerated apprenticeship program for high schoolers. Starting in September 2025, Grade 11 and 12 students can spend 80% of their time in co-op courses within the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. Education Minister Stephen Lecce emphasizes the importance of math and English alongside skilled trades training. Labour Minister David Piccini highlights the need for 500,000 skilled tradespeople over the next decade to meet infrastructure demands.