1. LEARNING EXPERIENCES; LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS Real Life Connections – Awareness, Exploring and Engaging As soon youth can identify occupations, career development education should begin to foster positive learning connections with work/life beyond the school walls

2. LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS  Photos of Student engaged with adults, using real life materials and tools, in work settings, (YES 2 IT, Heavy Metal Rocks, Apprenticeship)

3. ABOUT LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS Learning Partnership are  Focused on facilitating real life learning experiences for youth  Developed between school districts and community entities to formalize the roles and responsibilities  A high priority with many industries and colleges

4. WHY A FORMAL/INFORMAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP? A learning partnership agreement:  Develops from a collaborative approach  Is where the partners share mutual benefits and vision  Describes the relationship between all entities and the anticipated outcome of the programming.

5. BENEFITS OF LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS  Partners determine:  How to pool resources to share facilities, staff, and expertise,  How to develop learning and training opportunities and  Sometimes develop learning resources to enhance the student’s learning experience.

6. TYPES OF LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS Career Awareness activities focus on bringing together community groups so students learn about themselves and about the community in which they live and the jobs and industries where they could work

7. CAREER AWARENESS PARTNERSHIPS TypeLearning ExperienceIntended Audience Business and Industry Partnerships support: (invite career experts into the classroom) Speakers’ Bureau – network of a wide range of “Careers” speakers as resources Class Career Talks, Career Fairs and Trades Forums “Spot light” sessions All age groups (Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Adult, Alternate) Public and Private Post-Secondary Institutions Partnerships support: (Attend and participate in post secondary career events) Career Events – focus on providing students with program information and hands on experiences Open Houses, Campus Tours, Career Fairs, Participate in Skills Competitions including Skills Canada Middle, Secondary, Adult, Alternate

8. TYPES OF LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS Career Exploration partnerships are where partners join together to provide experiences where students explore occupations and careers through community-based learning situations and begin to apply in the community what they learn in the classroom (Junior Achievement, volunteering, career fairs, etc.)

9. CAREER EXPLORATION PARTNERSHIPS TypeLearning ExperienceIntended Audience Business and Industry Partnerships support: (invite career experts into the classroom) Speakers’ Bureau – network of a wide range of “Careers” speakers as resources Class Career Talks, Career Fairs and Trades Forums “Spot light” sessions All age groups (Elementary, Middle, Secondary, Adult, Alternate) Public and Private Post-Secondary Institutions Partnerships support: (Attend and participate in post secondary career events) Career Events – focus on providing students with program information and hands on experiences Open Houses, Campus Tours, Career Fairs, Participate in Skills Competitions including Skills Canada Middle, Secondary, Adult, Alternate

10. TYPES OF LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS Career Engagement options focus on establishing learning and work partnerships to facilitate students making the transition between school, workplace, and post secondary to interact with partners in an adult environment.

11. HIGH SCHOOL CAREER LEARNING EXPERIENCES Career Preparation is a type of learning experience that is developed at the school and/or district level to provide students first-hand learning of what it’s like to work in the career of their choice. This type of learning experience requires a partnership with an employer and will detail the type of work to be completed, and a contract that will ensure that the student is covered by Worker’s Compensation while on the job site.

12. HIGH SCHOOL CAREER LEARNING EXPERIENCES  Co-operative education programs enable students to explore one or more careers and practice employability skills through 180+ hours of work experience and possible course work.  Programs can offer a combination of career exploration, pre- employment training, skills enhancement and work experience placements for credit towards graduation.  This type of learning experience requires a partnership with an employer and will detail the type of work to be completed, and a contract that will ensure that the student is covered by Worker’s Compensation while on the job site.

13. HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING TRANSITION PROGRAMS  Dual Credit Programs is a learning experience where districts partner with post secondary institutions to provide students with dual credit programs where they can earn both a secondary graduation certificate and credit toward a post-secondary certificate in a broad range of trades, technology and other areas.  Partnerships between school districts, public post-secondary institutions and communities are the foundation for making these programs a success.

14. HIGH SCHOOL WORK TRANSITION PROGRAMS  Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training (ACE IT):The Industry Training Authority (ITA) ACE IT program qualifies for high school transitions..  Programming such as ACE IT requires school districts to have a learning partnership agreement in place between school districts and post-secondary partners or private training colleges that details the delivery model, funding requirements, program outcomes, the number of students to be serviced and the costs of program delivery  In addition, there is a contractual agreement with ITA to deliver the program as per the funding criteria

15. HIGH SCHOOL WORK TRANSITION PROGRAMS  Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA): This work- based training program provides skill development through practical, hands-on experiences.  Students enrolled in SSA courses are registered with ITA as Youth Apprentices and work while attending high school.  An agreement between the student and the employer is required for registration as an apprentice with ITA

16. CAREER ENGAGEMENT PARTNERSHIPS TypeLearning ExperienceIntended Audience Business and Industry Partnerships support: (Ongoing relationships supports student transition activities and programs) Workplace Experience - students learn employability skills and workplace competencies in a variety of models Internship, Apprenticeship, Co-Ed mentorship Secondary, Adult, Alternate Workplace-based Training – regional networks / consortiums to support student transition Apprenticeship, Internship, Co-op Ed mentorship Secondary, Adult, Alternate Public and Private Post-Secondary Institutions Partnerships support: (Partnership agreements support smooth transition of students) Career Programs - students on a trades training pathway are enrolled in post secondary and secondary school  ACE IT  SSA  Foundations Secondary, Adult, Alternate Dual Credit Courses -students take post secondary courses during high school and receive credits for high school graduation and post secondary course work PSI course options will differ from one post secondary to another Secondary, Adult, Alternate

17. TIPS FOR DEVELOPING A LEARNING PARTNERSHIP Formal or informal learning partnership agreements outline :  The relationship between all parties  Terms of Reference  MOU  Contract  How the partnership will serve students  Anticipated program outcomes  Shared vision  Mutual benefits  Resource sharing (i.e. facilities, staff, expertise, learning and training opportunities)

18. EDUCATOR’S TOOL KIT RESOURCES  Learning Partnerships Support Resources in Toolkit  Use these resources to help develop effective learning partnerships:  Junior Achievement Junior Achievement  ACE IT Manual (PDF) ACE IT Manual  Southern Island Partnership Manual (SIP) (PDF) Southern Island Partnership Manual  SIP Partnership Funding Model (PDF, 2.3MB) SIP Partnership Funding Model  Northern Opportunities (NOP) (PDF, 13MB) Northern Opportunities (NOP)  Prince Rupert LNG Trades Training Partnership (PDF) Prince Rupert LNG Trades Training Partnership  District Partnership Application Template (PDF) District Partnership Application Template  Employer Forum: Linking Students with Employers (PowerPoint) (PDF, 8MB) Employer Forum: Linking Students with Employers (PowerPoint)  MOU Examples:  SIP MOU (PDF) SIP MOU  MOU between PSI and School Districts (PDF) MOU between PSI and School Districts

19. WHAT’S YOUR NEXT STEPS 1.Plan an approach for a one time activity 2.Plan an approach to develop an ACE IT program 3.Plan an approach to develop a Dual Credit program 4.Plan an approach to undertake a strategic planning session

21.  NOTE NEXT STEP FOR FACILITATOR WOULD BE TO HELP THEM CREATE A PLAN FOR THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE USING “HOW TO DEVELOP AN ACE IT PROGRAM”  The following PPT is career and skills training career engagement

23. CAREER AND SKILLS TRAINING CAREER ENGAGEMENT “ACE IT and SSA 101” (Accelerated Credit to Enrollment in Industry Training Secondary School Apprenticeship)

24. INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS  Industry training/apprenticeship programs generally consist of 2 components: 1.On-the-job training or work based training (Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA)  specified # of hours working in the trade 2.Technical training or Theoretical training(Accelerated Credit Enrollment to Industry Training (ACE IT)  approx. 24 weeks in total, 6 – 8 weeks taken at a post-secondary institution

25. INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS SSA 1.Students are employer sponsored registered trainees 2.On-the-job training is provided through work experience  Min. 480 hours before graduation  Credit 16 towards grad  Work experience is paid 3.Students eligible for $1,000 scholarship ACE IT 1.Students are school district sponsored registered trainees 2.Level 1 technical training is delivered in school and/or in post-secondary or combination 3.On-the-job training Option  Min. 240 hrs and can be done in combination with SSA  Students can be eligible for $1,000 SSA scholarship

26. SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP SSA Students Are registered apprentices/trainees and work along side other adult supervisors and certified trades people to learn their skills on the job Earn 16 credits towards graduation through their work experience component Get a head start towards an apprenticeship by reporting hours towards completion of credential Acquire the skills employers are looking for Meet work experience learning outcomes that support the graduation portfolio

27. SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP SSA Scholarship  C+ average in Grade 12 numbered courses  Must have graduated from secondary school  6 months in trade after graduation  Completed required 480 hours of SSA work experience

28. SECONDARY SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP  Funding for schools:  DL  Block Funding  SSA Grant

29. SUCCESSFUL SSA PRACTICES  ADD IN CES BEST PRACTICES INFORMATION HERE

30. ACE IT To achieve Level 1 technical training for an industry training program  Students are registered apprentices  Must successfully complete training at a designated training institution

31. ACE IT – KEY ELEMENTS  Post-secondary partnership – Districts must look to Post secondary partners to assist with the development and delivery of Trades Technical Training  Industry partnership – ACE IT is a market driven program. Industry partners provide the feedback on the need for particular training in the local community.  Funding to school districts  $2,200 per student for level 1 technical training

32. ACE IT – KEY ELEMENTS Four possible delivery models  Delivered by post-secondary partnership  Delivered in school and at the college  Delivered in School by High School Teacher in partnership with college  Apprenticeship where students takes training along side adult apprentices

33. STEPS TO DEVELOP AN ACE IT PROGRAM 1.Get approval from senior management to develop a plan 2.Conduct a needs assessment to determine the need for the occupation in the region and availability of training 3.Conduct an assessment of student interest and/or feeder programs that could support the program 4.Evaluate options for delivery and seek training partnership and develop a partnership agreement 5.Create a plan along with a vision/goal, actions, budget, timeline and operational considerations 6.Present the plan to industry advisory committee to ensure that the approach and selected trades training are demand in the labour market 7.Present the plan to senior management for approval to implement

34. THINGS TO CONSIDER: LONG TERM GOALS Develop an Overall Vision: (High Level)  3 Pronged (Trades)  Graduation  Level 1 Technical Training  SSA  Transition/Process  Preparation to go to technical training (Essential Skills)  Earn credits toward Graduation (High School  Engage in skill development (PSI)  Transition to Employment via Work Experience (Work)

35. THINGS TO CONSIDER: EMPLOYER CONNECTION Industry participation in an advisory committee is key Employers need to be prepared to higher ACE IT completers There needs to be a demand for the trade – if low demand in region, is there demand for the trade in other regions of the province Consider having employers interview ACE IT students prior to their entering the program to increase employer/student connection Consider having employers as guest speakers while students are in the high school prior to entering technical training

36. THINGS TO CONSIDER: STAFF TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING  Identified appropriate SD teaching staff and facilities in SD and or PSI  Trades and Technology classes available as pre technical training preparation  Explore possible delivery models  All in Secondary  Blend (Secondary & PSI)  All in PSI  Determine program length – Foundation, ATT or Other (weeks) and flexible scheduling options

37. THINGS TO CONSIDER: POST SECONDARY PARTNERSHIP  Sit down with College staff (Dean and Chairs) to work out best/doable model and timelines  Establish a Vision and MOU or partnership agreement  Establish roles and responsibilities  Establish budget and tuition fees  Establish lines of communication if student needs support

38. THINGS TO CONSIDER: DEVELOPING A LEARNING PARTNERSHIP A learning partnership agreement outlines:  The relationship between all parties  How the partnership will serve students  Anticipated program outcomes  Shared vision  Mutual benefits  Resource sharing (i.e. facilities, staff, expertise, learning and training opportunities)

39. THINGS TO CONSIDER: ATTRACTING STUDENTS  Proactively develop communication materials to support the program highlighting features, benefits and outcomes for students and responsibility of student when in training  Student Communications  3 year plan, starting ideally in grade 10, or earlier  Work closely with Counsellors and Career staff to market and promote (they need to know the type of student who is best suited and will be successful  Communication  Students  Parents  Schools/Counsellors  Community/Employers

40. THINGS TO CONSIDER: APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS  Proactively determine the requirements for students entering technical training to set them up for success  Develop Application Process and consider including:  Required Work Experience hours  Pre-requisites (Math, English, etc.)  Essential Skills assessment  Allow for IEP/learning needs and connect with Disability resources  Include parents so they are aware of the expectation of the technical training partner

41. THINGS TO CONSIDER: PAPERWORK  ITA process for ACE IT programs operations  ITA contracts  Invoicing  Intake (Feb, Sept)  Program Letter of Intent  Technical  PSI Training Provider Forms  Monitoring students  Reporting results to ITA

42. THINGS TO CONSIDER: REPORTING REQUIREMENTS  Need to use Dual Credit management Systems (DCMS) for reporting students and invoicing ITA (training is required for users)  ITA Direct Access System to monitor students in the ITA system  1701 reporting (CTC flag)

43. THINGS TO CONSIDER: SSA + ACE IT = SUCCESS  Important SSA Development  Create an SSA Advisory Committee  Meet regularly to advise on the trades and engage employers to be involved as sponsors of SSA students and in other capacities as they are willing. Could include:  Interviewing students  Planning and promoter other employers to sponsor students  Help with events to promote trades such as YES 2 IT, Skills Canada  Important to recognize employer contributions where ever possible and appropriate  Meeting the needs of SSA students for Technical training by connection with various PSI ouside community as needed. Develop relationships with key contacts.

44. SUCCESSFUL ACE IT PROGRAMS  Have plan in place to ensure that the programming is well managed and that all concerned understand the short, medium and long term goals of the program  Have a selection process for students that includes ensuring the student is interested in pursuing employment in trades and has the aptitude, ability and skills required of the occupation  Have connection to employers who are interested in signing up students as apprentices  Has parents and staff on board to support students through ACE IT training

45. ACCESS YOUR ALLIES!  Connect with like districts who already have programs in place – some programs have been operating for almost 10 years so take advantage of lessons learned  Connect with the Career Education Society regional director who can help you connect with districts and/or information about attending regional workshops  Look at information on the toolkit – South Island Partnership, Northern Opportunities

46.  EXTRA SLIDES

47.  Learning Partnerships Support Resources  Use these resources to help develop effective learning partnerships:  Junior Achievement Junior Achievement  ACE IT Manual (PDF) ACE IT Manual  Southern Island Partnership Manual (SIP) (PDF) Southern Island Partnership Manual  SIP Partnership Funding Model (PDF, 2.3MB) SIP Partnership Funding Model  Northern Opportunities (NOP) (PDF, 13MB) Northern Opportunities (NOP)  Prince Rupert LNG Trades Training Partnership (PDF) Prince Rupert LNG Trades Training Partnership  District Partnership Application Template (PDF) District Partnership Application Template  Employer Forum: Linking Students with Employers (PowerPoint) (PDF, 8MB) Employer Forum: Linking Students with Employers (PowerPoint)  MOU Examples:  SIP MOU (PDF) SIP MOU  MOU between PSI and School Districts (PDF) MOU between PSI and School Districts

48. YOUTH TRANSITIONS/ INSERT SLIDE FROM TIM  Paths to industry training programs for youth Secondary School SSA (On-the-job Training) ACE IT (Technical Training) On-the-job Training is an add-on option Secondary School Graduation Higher Level Technical Training (College) Industry Training Credential More On-the-Job Training Secondary School Skills Exploration 10-12 TASK Program Skills Exploration 10-12

49. OVERVIEW OF TRAINING PROGRAMS Industry Training Policies Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) Apprenticeship Trades Training (ATT) ACE-IT SSA New Training Programs Industry Training in B.C. Fulfilling Labour Market Demand

54. BEST PRACTICE: ACTION PLAN FOR A ACE IT 1.Conduct a needs assessment  What program is the district interested in building  What opportunities are there for training in the local area – PS,  Need to include all levels – Admin, Trustees, Teachers (bring everyone together in a session)  What are the out of town opportunities? (mobility)  Needs Assessment for other training opportunities: How to serve all student groups (student wants and needs)  What could be added to what they are doing now?  What are they doing to support diverse student needs in terms of transition to employment and training or education?  Overall Vision: (High Level)  3 Pronged (Trades)  Graduation  Level 1 Technical Training  SSA  Transition/Process  Earn credits toward Graduation (High School  Engage in skill development (PSI)  Transition to Employment via Work Experience (Work)

55.  Needs Assessment:  What programs do they want?  Suggestions for programs  Demographics, Community  Employment opportunities  Tone of the economy?  What are they doing now? (WEX? SSA? Career Programs? Exploration/Awareness/Staff/Teacher preparation?)

56. DEVELOPING A LEARNING PARTNERSHIP A learning partnership agreement outlines:  The relationship between all parties  How the partnership will serve students  Anticipated program outcomes  Shared vision  Mutual benefits  Resource sharing (i.e. facilities, staff, expertise, learning and training opportunities)

57.  Learning Partnerships Support Resources  Use these resources to help develop effective learning partnerships:  Junior Achievement Junior Achievement  ACE IT Manual (PDF) ACE IT Manual  Southern Island Partnership Manual (SIP) (PDF) Southern Island Partnership Manual  SIP Partnership Funding Model (PDF, 2.3MB) SIP Partnership Funding Model  Northern Opportunities (NOP) (PDF, 13MB) Northern Opportunities (NOP)  Prince Rupert LNG Trades Training Partnership (PDF) Prince Rupert LNG Trades Training Partnership  District Partnership Application Template (PDF) District Partnership Application Template  Employer Forum: Linking Students with Employers (PowerPoint) (PDF, 8MB) Employer Forum: Linking Students with Employers (PowerPoint)  MOU Examples:  SIP MOU (PDF) SIP MOU  MOU between PSI and School Districts (PDF) MOU between PSI and School Districts