Transcript Board of Directors Orientation

Apprenticeship: Tools & Resources
Ottawa – Carleton District School Board
February 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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Supports for the Apprenticeship Community
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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
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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:
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Construction
Mining
Forestry
Oil & Gas
Service/Hospitality
Power Generation
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Skills Shortages
• 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
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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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Apprenticeship & Essential Skills
• 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
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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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Membership
• Member Levels:
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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
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CAF-FCA Online
For more information, check out our family of websites
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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 Board
February 15, 2013
www.caf-fca.org