In June 2006, the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) took an initial step towards enhancing the business case for apprenticeship with the publication of its original study of the return on training investment for employers, Apprenticeship – Building a Skilled Workforce for a Strong Bottom Line. As part of a follow-up study, CAF-FCA is seeking to strengthen and deepen the results by collecting additional data. We would especially like to strengthen our regional data. We would appreciate your assistance in informing employers about the benefits of participating in this study.
There are many benefits to participating in this study:
*Help industry understand the financial costs and benefits of apprenticeship training in Canada:
o The rate of return for specific trades will be calculated.
o The costs and benefits for each year of an apprenticeship will be provided for each trade.
o This information will help when making training decisions that can affect an entire industry’s ability to sustain itself and to remain competitive.
*Remain responsive:
o Employers told us and their employer associations that they would like to see more trade specific data so they can “see themselves” in the results.
*Meet employers’ information needs so they can make knowledgeable decisions:
o When employers were asked what evidence would most convince them that apprenticeship training is a profitable investment at a recent CAF-FCA dialogue session, employers said additional survey results based on employer data would be the most convincing.
o The majority said they would like to see more trade-specific results.
o More than half of the employers said they would likely use the additional data in deciding whether or not to hire an apprentice.
*Assist employers with human resource planning:
o Many employers are struggling with high turnover, high recruiting costs, and skills shortages.
o The findings may inform and assist employers when addressing their human resource challenges.
Any employer who hires apprentices in one of the selected trades is eligible to participate:
Ø Automotive Service Technician (NOC 7321)
Ø Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (NOC 7322)
Ø Cook (NOC 6242)
Ø Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic (NOC 7313)
Ø Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (NOC 7312)
Ø Construction Millwright and Industrial Mechanic (NOC 7311)
Ø Electrician – construction (NOC 7241)
Ø Bricklayer (NOC 7281)
Ø Machinist (NOC 7231)
Ø Sheet Metal Worker (NOC 7261)
Ø Cabinetmaker (NOC 7272)
Ø Storekeeper and Parts Clerk (NOC 1472)
Ø Boilermaker (NOC 7262)
Ø Plumber (NOC 7251)
Ø Electrical Power Line & Cable Worker (NOC 7244)
Ø Hairstylist and Barber (NOC 6271)
Employers can complete the survey using one of the following methods: telephone, paper, or online. The survey will take approximately 1 hour to complete. Any interested employers can contact me directly if they are interested in participating. Contact information will be kept strictly confidential. Published information will consolidate returns from a large number of employers and the identity of the participants will remain anonymous. An information sheet about the project has been attached for your convenience.
We thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Emily Arrowsmith
Project Manager
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage
116 Albert Street, Suite 812
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3
(613) 235-4004, ext 201
emily_arrowsmith@caf-fca.org
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Trades on Tour Initiative
Background
The South Western Ontario Industry Education Council (SWOIEC) is a volunteer group of people from business, industry, labour, education and government who collaborate to advance workforce development in Windsor and Essex County. Each year we publish the Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) report showcasing workforce development trends in Windsor, Essex County and Chatham-Kent as well as spearhead of number of projects involving community partners to address these workforce development priorities. See www.swoiec.com.
In Oct 2007, a community-wide survey identified the lack of people entering Skilled Trades as the # 3 workforce priority. In fact, the StatsCan census 2006 showed a drop of people holding a Trades Certificate from 11.4% in 2001 to 8.2% in 2006.
Project: Trades on Tour – History
In 2005, the Industry Education Council organized a day visiting Manufacturing, Construction and Hospitality/Tourism job sites for Guidance Counsellors, Student Success teachers, administrators and career teachers from every secondary school in Windsor and Essex County. These 3 days allowed educators to see first-hand the variety of career opportunities available and to speak directly to professionals doing the work, asking them key questions like: What does it take to succeed in this profession?; What advice would you give someone entering the field?; What do you like (and not like) about your job?, etc.
The following year we organized similar tours of Construction, Transportation and Tourism for carefully selected students.
***************
Proposed Project Concept: Trades on Tour for Parents
Many parents and students struggle with making appropriate career choices in our rapidly changing world-wide economy.
We are considering an event conducted in 2008-09 that would provide parents the same opportunity to see first-hand a variety of career options and speak directly to practitioners within their own work environments.
The South Western Ontario Industry Education Council (SWOIEC) is a volunteer group of people from business, industry, labour, education and government who collaborate to advance workforce development in Windsor and Essex County. Each year we publish the Trends, Opportunities and Priorities (TOP) report showcasing workforce development trends in Windsor, Essex County and Chatham-Kent as well as spearhead of number of projects involving community partners to address these workforce development priorities. See www.swoiec.com.
In Oct 2007, a community-wide survey identified the lack of people entering Skilled Trades as the # 3 workforce priority. In fact, the StatsCan census 2006 showed a drop of people holding a Trades Certificate from 11.4% in 2001 to 8.2% in 2006.
Project: Trades on Tour – History
In 2005, the Industry Education Council organized a day visiting Manufacturing, Construction and Hospitality/Tourism job sites for Guidance Counsellors, Student Success teachers, administrators and career teachers from every secondary school in Windsor and Essex County. These 3 days allowed educators to see first-hand the variety of career opportunities available and to speak directly to professionals doing the work, asking them key questions like: What does it take to succeed in this profession?; What advice would you give someone entering the field?; What do you like (and not like) about your job?, etc.
The following year we organized similar tours of Construction, Transportation and Tourism for carefully selected students.
***************
Proposed Project Concept: Trades on Tour for Parents
Many parents and students struggle with making appropriate career choices in our rapidly changing world-wide economy.
We are considering an event conducted in 2008-09 that would provide parents the same opportunity to see first-hand a variety of career options and speak directly to practitioners within their own work environments.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Employer Registry
The Council is one of 26 agencies delivering the provincial Employer Registry project through our Passport to Prosperity funding. The Registry is designed to connect employers, educators, parents and students online and is a collaborative approach to experiential learning across the province.
We have nearly a dozen employers and teachers who have signed on to this valuable program already and we are hoping to expand even more in the next few months.
The information has been presented to about 2 dozen local employers and the same number of teachers. Each contact is being followed up and encouraged to become part of the online community.
More presentations will be delivered in the coming weeks.
To watch the video on either "Passport to Prosperity" or the "Employer Registry" please visit our website at www.swoiec.com
We have nearly a dozen employers and teachers who have signed on to this valuable program already and we are hoping to expand even more in the next few months.
The information has been presented to about 2 dozen local employers and the same number of teachers. Each contact is being followed up and encouraged to become part of the online community.
More presentations will be delivered in the coming weeks.
To watch the video on either "Passport to Prosperity" or the "Employer Registry" please visit our website at www.swoiec.com
Monday, May 12, 2008
Health & Wellness Expo
On May 8th, the Council partnered with Leadership Windsor-Essex to host a Health & Wellness Career Expo for local high school students. More than 800 students and teachers attended the event at the downtown St. Clair College Campus.
Over 40 exhibitors from colleges, universities, industry, government agencies and the military showed the students the vast array of careers available to them.
33 speakers held mini-sessions in break-out rooms to give students more specific information about their career and responsibilities.
The evaluations provided great insight into the appreciation of all participants. The suggestion is that we have a session like this annually. Time will tell whether this is a feasible project.
Over 40 exhibitors from colleges, universities, industry, government agencies and the military showed the students the vast array of careers available to them.
33 speakers held mini-sessions in break-out rooms to give students more specific information about their career and responsibilities.
The evaluations provided great insight into the appreciation of all participants. The suggestion is that we have a session like this annually. Time will tell whether this is a feasible project.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
