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Apprenticeship: Tools & Resources Ottawa – Carleton District School Board February 15, 2013

Apprenticeship: Tools & Resources Ottawa – Carleton District School Board February 15, 2013. Canadian Apprenticeship Forum. The organization: was established in June 2000

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Apprenticeship: Tools & Resources Ottawa – Carleton District School Board February 15, 2013

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  1. Apprenticeship: Tools & ResourcesOttawa – Carleton District School BoardFebruary 15, 2013

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Supports for the Apprenticeship Community • 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

  5. 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

  6. Skills Shortages • Most sectors requiring skilled tradespeople report current and anticipated shortages: • Construction • Mining • Forestry • Oil & Gas • Service/Hospitality • Power Generation

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Canadian Apprenticeship Journal • Upcoming issues: • Spring 2013 – Engaging Youth: Attracting Young People to Careers in the Trades • Fall 2013 – Focus on Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Membership • 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

  17. 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

  18. Apprenticeship: Tools & ResourcesOttawa – Carleton District School BoardFebruary 15, 2013

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