Support Ontario Youth Supporting the Advancement of Apprenticeships

We not only assist apprentices along their journey, but we provide support on all sides of the equation, helping assist employers and informing educators and the general public. We are a federally registered charity with a vision to help streamline and modernize the apprenticeship pathway in order to elevate the professionalism of the skilled trades.

We are here to help advance apprenticeships by:

1. Providing financial assistance to the men and women entering, or are already in the trades, allowing them to continue their education in a recognizable trade. This assistance can take the form of scholarships, grants, loans, or other forms as needed.
2. Being a one-stop-shop for apprentices, employers, teachers, parents, and the general public who may have questions about apprenticeships. We provide unbiased, direct, truthful, and current facts. We filter through the overwhelming amount of information and answer people’s questions in a way that is easy for them to understand.

THE CORE VALUES WE LOOK FOR

Being able to fill the skills trades gap starts with finding dedicated men and women to start their apprenticeships today. As an organization excited about making change in the world of apprenticeships and the future of the skilled trades, we are looking for people with the right attitude and aptitude for their field. Support Ontario Youth apprentices also embody our core apprenticeship values:

• HONEST: know their skillset and are upfront and transparent with their employers about what they are capable of doing
• SOY apprentices are ACCOUNTABLE for their work and actions
• SOY apprentices are DEPENDABLE
• TEACHABLE: SOY apprentices are ready and willing to learn
• LOYAL: SOY apprentices understand the investment an employer makes towards their education and they want to add value to the employer’s business
• SOY apprentices are PASSIONATE about their TRADE
• SOY apprentices are RESPECTFUL of an employer’s business, including equipment, tools and materials
• SOY apprentices are PROBLEM SOLVERS, both on-the-job and throughout their apprenticeship
• SOY apprentices keep an OPEN MIND and are willing to try new things on the job
• SOY apprentices are TEAM PLAYERS
• RELIABILITY: SOY apprentices show up every day and are ready to work
• SOY apprentices have a POSITVE ATTITUDE. They show up early and are excited about learning
• SOY apprentices are TRUSTWORTHY on-the-job