Choosing a Path

1. Choosing a Path Central Region OYAP 2015

2. AGENDA • Reviewing Pathways • Registering an RTA • Level One In-class Training • Funding for In-class Training

3. Apprenticeship Pathway

4. STUDENT PATHWAYS COOP build Essential Skills and work habits assists them with their future career pathway OYAP Participation participate in experiential learning in an apprenticeship trade (based on the Training Standard for the trade) be exempt from legislation requiring only certified journeypersons or registered apprentices to perform compulsory aspects of trades, and from journeyperson to-apprentice ratio requirements Attending In-Class Training college credits Can completion Level one in-school training(an exemption from the classroom fee (approximately $400) for their Level 1) Students would also have an RTA Registered Training Agreement (RTA) • May have recognition of skills and hours • eligibility to apply for the Loans for Tools program • Can expedited completion of an apprenticeship Exemptions: • from journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio requirements, and from wage rates • from Ontario College of Trades membership fees while in OYAP • the requirement to be listed on the Ontario College of Trades public register) • regulations related to complaints, discipline, and fitness to practise

5. Which path is the right Path? Parentsexpectations Work Level One Training Successfulpathway Sponsors training requirements Students future expectations College Continuing in Secondary School

6. Advisory Groups Why are Advisory Groups important? • Long term priority of the Ontario government is to anticipate, respond to and meet Ontario’s future trades sector labour needs • Particularly through increasing the number of qualified tradespersons. • The OYAP program was designed to assist with this priority. How do Advisory Groups Effect OYAP programs? • They are a significant resource when planning OYAP activities • Employers that form this group provide placements in apprenticeship occupations • Advisory Group can provide local perspective of labour market conditions Apprenticeship is a sponsor based program and OYAP funding should be used to create or support such partnerships with employers

7. EO Service Providers They can help in a number of ways: • an assessment of clients skills and experience, • information about different careers and occupations, • local labour market, employment and training opportunities, • information about all Employment Ontario programs and services • advice about and referral information to other community services and support. • Help develop effective job search strategies including resumé preparation.

8. Registration of Training Agreements To support the long-term goal of increasing the number of tradespersons in Ontario’s workforce, it will be important that: • The student has the necessary skills, knowledge and desire to participate in a trade • There are opportunities through which apprenticeship can be pursued and there is a positive labour market outlook for that trade. • students and parents need to have a clear understanding of the potential program and trade demands. • A need for information on Trade Labour Market employment statistics, highlighting projected post-apprenticeship demand

9. The Mysteries of Apprenticeship Level One Training: • Dual Credit • SCWI approvals • Level One Apprenticeship Curriculum • Seat purchase

10. Lines of Communication

11. Dual Credit Programs Dual credit programs are intended to assist secondary school students in completing their OSSD and making a successful transition to college and/or apprenticeship programs. • Dual credit programs are approved by the Ministry of Education • Allow students, while they are still in secondary school, to take college or apprenticeship courses • Course count towards both their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and a postsecondary certificate, diploma, or degree, or a Certificate of Apprenticeship. • Primary target group: disengaged and underachieving with the potential to succeed. • Also available to SHSM and OYAP students

12. Apprenticeship Dual Credit Seat Purchase Funding

13. Dual Credit Level 1 Funding

14. MTCU Seat Purchase • Apprenticeship in school training Program is Transfer Payment Program • Plans are developed and negotiated starting in Nov running through until Jan for the next fiscal starting April 1 • MTCU is required to be financially responsible for utilization of funding • OYAP classes are part of Seat Purchase negotiations with TDAs

15. Factors in Developing Seat Plan Regional staff meet with training institutes to develop realistic seat plan that reflects demand for apprenticeship in-school training • Historically what training has been delivered? • Where has there been an increase in demand ? • Where has funding not been utilized? • Expenditures for actual seats delivered at TDAs has not decreased in Central Region

16. When should a student attend level one? • Has chosen Apprenticeship pathway for training • Has experience in the trade • Has an employer that wants to train student for the on-the- job competencies • Wants to continue training after completing OSSD

17. Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program helps potential entrants to the apprenticeship system develop their job skills and trade readiness so that they will be prepared to find work as apprentices. Programs are up to 52 weeks in duration and may include the Level 1 apprenticeship in-school training or relevant apprenticeship training, relevant safety training and an 8 to 12 week work placement. Programs may also include trade readiness, employment preparation and academic upgrading. There is no cost to participate in a pre-apprenticeship program. In addition, costs for text books, safety equipment and tools are included.

18. Who can participate? The Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program is open to a wide range of clients including: • High School graduates • Early school leavers • Unemployed/underemployed youth and adults • EI/Non-EI Eligible • Aboriginal peoples • Newcomers to Canada

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