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Heads of Apprenticeship Training. Riding the Wave June 4, 2007. Content of Presentation. General Overview of HAT Update on HAT Activity What’s New in Apprenticeship Training Helpful Resources Q & A. HAT Composition. 1 representative from each of the 24 Community Colleges
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Heads of Apprenticeship Training Riding the Wave June 4, 2007
Content of Presentation • General Overview of HAT • Update on HAT Activity • What’s New in Apprenticeship Training • Helpful Resources • Q & A
HAT Composition • 1 representative from each of the 24 Community Colleges • Each representative is designated by the President the of the College as the official representative • Three Ex Officio Members
HAT Purpose and Responsibilities On matters relating to the academic component of Apprenticeship Training: • Recommends policies and procedures • Identifies priorities • Communicates concerns and problem areas • Provides a communication link with HAT Rep from each College
Curriculum Advisory Committee Sub-committee of HAT: • Forum for the discussion and exchange of curriculum delivery topics in order to help standardize in-school apprenticeship training in Ontario • Makes recommendations to HAT on changes to curriculum content/or related curriculum matters
Effective July 1, 2007 The HAT Executive will be comprised of: Chair: Piero Cherubini – Mohawk Co-Chair: Joe Tomona – Humber Secretary: Dale Long – Seneca Treasurer: Nicole Desnoyer – La Cite Past-Chair: Louise Turcotte – Cambrian
HAT Meeting Calendar Members meet four times a year: • End of September • Early December (HOT & HAT) • Mid-February • Early May (HOT & HAT) Some meetings include the HOT Group HOT = Heads of Technology
What’s New in Apprenticeship? ASA: • Apprenticeship Support Application • New database being implemented provincially to manage apprenticeship training information • Phase 4 launched in May 2007
Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) Effective January 1, 2007: • Taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year • Maximum $2,000 per person • Available to registered apprentices of eligible Red Seal trades • Funded by the Federal Government
AIG Information Products Information brochures can be ordered at: www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/comm/hrsd/ publications/order.shtml
Call for Proposals • Pre-apprenticeship – Closed June 1 • Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program – Closing June 11
Target for 2007-2008 • The Ministry sets an annual target for the number of new registered apprentices in Ontario • For 2007-2008 the target is: 26,000
Helpful Resource “Skilled Trades: A Career You Can Build On” A wide array of resources have been developed as a result of this campaign. They may be accessed at: www.careersintrades.ca
For More Information • Invite a HAT representative to your meetings • Contact your local apprenticeship office • Visit the websites • ASK QUESTIONS!
Thank You! Louise Turcotte Associate Dean School of Skills Training/SkyTech Cambrian College & Chair of HAT