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Apprenticeship: Tools & Resources Ottawa – Carleton District School Board February 15, 2013. Canadian Apprenticeship Forum. The organization: was established in June 2000 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Apprenticeship: Tools & Resources
Ottawa – Carleton District School BoardFebruary 15, 2013
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Canadian Apprenticeship Forum• The organization:• was established in June 2000• is a not-for-profit organization that brings together the key players
in apprenticeship across trades, across sectors, across Canada• has three primary objectives:
• research apprenticeship issues and challenges of broad interest• facilitate dialogue and share best practices among stakeholders• promote skilled trades careers among youth, parents & educators
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Mandate
• To influence pan-Canadian apprenticeship strategies
• Be a national voice for apprenticeship by bringing together key stakeholders – business, labour, education, jurisdictions, equity groups
• To promote apprenticeship as an effective model for training and education, contributing to the development of a highly-skilled labour force
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• Sharing accurate information about apprenticeship • Career Awareness – engaging youth• Promoting the business case – engaging employers• Communicating promising practices • Promoting Apprenticeship Essential Skills tools• Connecting stakeholders from across the country
Supports for the Apprenticeship Community
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What is Apprenticeship?
• Apprenticeship is a form of work-based training• 80 – 85% of the training is done on-the-job with an employer• 15 – 20% is completed in a technical training program (college
or union training centre)• Apprenticeship programs are typically four years long and lead
to trade certification• 150+ designated trades in Ontario
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Skills Shortages• Most sectors requiring skilled tradespeople report current and
anticipated shortages:– Construction– Mining– Forestry– Oil & Gas– Service/Hospitality– Power Generation
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• Skills required to succeed in the trades:– High school diploma essential; many employers looking for
advanced standing– Essential Skills – digital skills, problem-solving, teamwork– Math & Physics – advanced levels required in many cases– English – ability to communicate, understand safety
instructions/codes– Hands-on capacity – 3D-thinking, experimentation
Skills Shortages
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Challenges for Youth
• Don’t receive positive messages about the value of skilled trades careers
• Don’t understand the educational/skills requirements• Need the confidence and opportunities to connect with
potential employers• Need to understand labour market demand
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Challenges for Employers
• Youth sometimes perceived as a “risky” hire– Limited exposure to the trades– Health & safety concerns are paramount
• What makes someone a “good” employee prospect?– Good attitude, sense of responsibility and showing up on time are
essential
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• Tools and resources are available at no charge through Office of Literacy and Essential Skills– Description of skills requirements - INFORM– Assessment to gauge strengths/weaknesses - ASSESS– How to improve Essential Skills - SUPPORT
Apprenticeship & Essential Skills
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Apprenticeship & Essential Skills
• PD workshop piloted in Ontario shares information and resources with educators:– Apprenticeship and the skilled trades– Essential Skills profiles and assessments
• To expand use and maintain cost-effectiveness, we have looked at developing packages– Presentation, speaking notes, resources & hand-outs
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Promoting Skilled Trades Careers
• Careers in Trades website re-launched in November: – More interactive elements, including Twitter feed and Facebook
links– More trades profiles, including tasks & skills required– Updates to our Educator’s Guide and Apprenticeship Guide for
Youth also underway
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Canadian Apprenticeship Journal
• Upcoming issues: – Spring 2013 – Engaging Youth: Attracting Young People to
Careers in the Trades– Fall 2013 – Focus on Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives
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Dialogue & Discussion
• CAF-FCA provides a number of opportunities for educators to connect with skilled trades stakeholders– National Forum Dialogue – importance of the journeyperson
mentor in Vancouver on June 6– Webinars – opportunities to hear about best practices across
Canada– National apprenticeship conference – June 2014 in Ottawa
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Membership
• The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum is funded by a federal program that will wrap up in March 2013
• To continue providing cross-trade, cross-sector and national perspectives, a new business model was required
• Membership launched at the conference in June• Members will help establish priorities and directions
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• Member Levels:– Apprenticeship Champion $5,000– Apprenticeship Patron $3,000– Apprenticeship Supporter $1,000– Apprenticeship Contributor $100 (Individuals, apprentices)
• Details on benefits available at www.caf-fca.org
Membership
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CAF-FCA Online
For more information, check out our family of websites• Corporate Site: www.caf-fca.org • Career Promotion: www.careersintrades.ca• Employers: www.apprenticeshippays.com• On Twitter: CAF_FCA
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Apprenticeship: Tools & Resources
Ottawa – Carleton District School BoardFebruary 15, 2013