What is OTAP?
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- OTAP is an intense 8-week job training program designed to prepare students for employment
in the Trades or acceptance in Apprenticeship programs where they can
"earn while they learn".
- This program has been in existence since 1987 and has very high placement
and retention rates among graduates.
- OTAP provides career guidance, job placement assistance, resume enhancement,
and continuing professional education.
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Who can attend OTAP?
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- Men and women 18 years or older who are interested in a career in the Trades
- High school diploma is preferred
- Must be able to obtain a valid drivers' license within 3 months
Second chances are our specialty. We provide adults the skills they need to get their careers - and
their lives - back on track. Many of our students came in with histories of substance abuse and/or
imprisonment and are now working in rewarding careers. OTAP can help you enter an apprenticeship for
a skilled trade, such as carpentry or plumbing. Or it can simply give you the work skills you need to
land your next job.
Participants will be given bus passes if needed. This program is free to those who meet the income
qualification guidelines. Students will earn tools each week for perfect attendance. Upon successful graduation,
they will receive a tool box and electric drill. Work-boots valued at over $100 will be given to those who have
perfect attendance for the entire course.
After the 8-week course, students can earn 8 credit hours through the Applied
Technologies Department.
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OTAP for Youth
Amy Thompson, Coordinator
(614) 287-5738
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High school is ending, but it’s not always enough to get you ready for a rewarding career. OTAP
(Orientation to Trades and Apprenticeships) can help you enter an apprenticeship for a skilled trade, such as
carpentry or plumbing. Or it can just give you the work skills you need to land your next job.
OTAP for Youth is an exciting program that introduces youth 16-18 years of age to the trades. This is an
after-school program that meets Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:30 for eight weeks.
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What will an OTAP participant learn?
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- Work Ethics
- Hand and power tool use
- Basic blueprint reading
- Applied math
- Career Development
- Stress Management
- Test-taking skills
- Thermodynamics
- Welding
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- Basic plumbing
- Electricity
- Drywall Installation/Repair
- Window & door installation
- Ceramic/VCT tile installation
- Roofing
- Basic Carpentry
- OSHA certification (10 hrs)
- Tax preparation
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- Telecommunications
- Glazing
- Brick-laying
- Carpet installation
- Financial mgt.
- Construction measurement
- Laminate flooring
- Residential construction
- Communication
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What high paying industrial/trade opportunities are available after this training?
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- Drafter/CAD
- Truck Driver
- Welder
- Plumber
- Machinist
- Auto Technician
- Aviation Technician
- Law Enforcement Officer/EMT
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- Electrician Apprentice
- Operating Engineer
- Landscape
- Construction Trades Apprentice
- Operating Engineer
- Landscape
- Construction Trades Apprentice
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OTAP does not train in any of these specific occupations but
teaches the basic job skills used in all of them. Some careers will require further training/licensing
beyond OTAP.
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IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2008
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Winter Quarter 2008
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• Classes begin Monday, January 7, 2008
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• Classes end Monday, March 24, 2008
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Spring Quarter 2008
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• Classes begin Monday, March 24, 2008
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• Classes end Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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All classes run Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
All classes meet in building WD315 Cleveland Ave, lower level (basement).
Class times and prices are subject to change. Class availability is based on
enrollment. Requests for refund of class fees must be made on a "Refund Request Form" within 6
calendar days of the first day of the class for which you are requesting a refund.
