® Apprenticeships: The Secret to Success

Curriculum Expectations Curriculum Expectations: compare a variety of postsecondary learning options (e.g., apprenticeship, college, distance education, on-the-job training, private training, university) and identify those most suited to them based on their personal interests, competencies, and aspirations identify and describe a variety of learning opportunities for secondary school students, including secondary school courses, community-based learning (e.g., school– work transition programs, community involvement, work experience, volunteering, cooperative education), and co-curricular activities

Have you heard? Skills shortages are already being experienced in some sectors and regions.

Future Forecasts Source: Conference Board of Canada, 2001 “By 2020, Canada will be facing labour shortage of nearly 1 million workers.” “Skills shortages pose a serious threat to the competitiveness of Canadian industries and is likely to get worse.”

The Workforce is Aging In 2001: Between 1987 and 1990, 29% of people retired before the age of 60. Between 1997 and 2000,that rate grew to 43% 48% of Canada’s aging workforce are eligible to retire in the next 5 to 10 years Source: Statistics Canada RESULT: Employers will have increasing difficulty to find workers In 2021:

The “Skills” Gap If not addressed within the next 2-3 years, this ‘skills gap’ will have a profound impact on Ontario’s economy Ontario is currently experiencing critical labour shortages in certain economic sectors thousands of highly skilled workers will retire from the industrial, service, transportation and construction sectors in the next 10 years young people are not aware of the rewarding careers in the skilled trades, even though many are unemployed or under-employed

There are deep-rooted, negative perceptions about apprenticeship and careers in the skilled trades. There is a lack of awareness about the opportunities and benefits in skilled trades and apprenticeship. Apprenticeship is not viewed as a viable post-secondary education option by youth. Too few parents and educators are encouraging youth to consider apprenticeship or careers in the skilled trades due to lack of awareness or negative perception of this career path. Only 28% of youth have indicated that their parents have encouraged them to pursue a career in skilled trades. Only 14% of youth indicated that their guidance/career counsellors have encouraged them to pursue a career in skilled trades. Adding to the Problem… Perceptions of Skilled Trades are Negative

What is an Apprenticeship? What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeship is a Partnership Apprenticeship is a legal agreement between an apprentice, an employer and the Provincial/Territorial Apprenticeship Authority to provide the necessary skills and training to an apprentice in a specific trade.

What is an Apprenticeship? A Three way partnership and agreement among: An individual wanting to learn a skilled trades or occupation An employer who needs skilled employees The government who handles trade standards, regulations, exams, certification, registration and monitors the on-the-job training

An Apprenticeship… is a certified post-secondary education and training program % of all apprenticeship training takes place in the workplace, where an apprentice learns the skills of a trade from an experienced journeyperson program lasts for 2-5 years and qualifies people for employment in the skilled trades sectors uses Math, English and Science and an apprentice likes using applied technology

What is Apprenticeship (cont’d) Unlike others who pay a high tuition fee for post- secondary education / training at a college or university, apprentices “earn while they learn” Apprenticeship training leads to a wide variety of rewarding careers in the industrial, transportation, construction and service sectors of the provincial and national economy Apprenticeship training is the school-work destination of choice for experiential (“hands-on”) learners

Many pathways for working in trades and technology

Facts for Parents and Students: 60% of Ontario’s Grade 9 students do not go on to complete either a college diploma or a university degree many of these students enter the job market with limited employability skills a large number of high school graduates end up in low-paying, part-time (or seasonal) jobs the levels of youth un(der)employment and homelessness are serious problems

Trades in Ontario Approximately 130 apprentice trades in Ontario There are approximately 50-75,000 active apprentices in Ontario today Four sectors: ConstructionIndustrial ServiceMotive Power

Construction The 33 construction trades include: Carpenter Crane Operator Construction Craft Worker Drywall Finisher/Plasterer Mason (4 kinds) Painter Power Line Worker Refrigeration/AC Mechanic Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Electrician Steam Fitter Glazier Plumber Carpenter Steamfitter

Motive The 19 motive power trades include: Auto Body Technician (2 kinds) Automotive Painter Auto Service Technician Partsperson Small Engine Mechanic Marine Engine Repairer Heavy Duty Technician Transmission Technician Motorcycle Technician Truck/Coach Technician

Industrial The 48 industrial trades include: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Blacksmith Cabinetmaker Draftsperson (3) CNC Programming Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Fitter (2) General Machinist Hydraulic Mechanic Industrial Electrician Locksmith Mould Maker Ski lift Mechanic Tool & Die Maker Welder

Service The 34 service trades include: Agriculture Technician (3) Appliance Service Tech Arborist Baker Cook Child/Youth Worker Early Childhood Educator Electronic Service Tech Hairstylist Horse Groom Horticultural Technician IT support analyst (3) Network cabling Pool & Hot Tub/Spa Tech. Retail Meat Cutter

Be reminded that …  Students may work in non restricted trades such as Cook, Farm Equipment Mechanic, Landscaper- Greenskeeper, Early Childhood Education, and Small Engine Mechanic without pursuing apprenticeship. Legislation for these trades do not make apprenticeship / licensing mandatory to be working in these areas.  Restricted trades such as Hairstylist and Automotive Service Technician do require a student to be registered as an apprentice or to be a licensed journeyperson to perform the majority of tasks inherent in these trades

What is On-the-Job Training? Learning by doing Hands on Trained by an experienced Journeyperson Training in up-to-date new technologies Mastering skills to industry performance standards

What is In-School Training? Registered apprentices take time away from their work to attend school, usually a community college; This training is usually done in 3 eight week blocks of time Here the apprentice learns the theory (math, science and communication skills) to support their work In-school delivery can also happen through night school, day release or through the internet Apprentices pay $400 classroom fees per 240 hours

How long does it take? Industrial Millwright 8,000 hours 8 weeks in-school Installs, repairs and maintains all machinery and equipment in plants Electrician7, ,000 hours three 10 week in-school sessions Plans and installs electrical panel boards, switches… Brick and Stone Mason 5,600 hours three 8 week in-school sessions Constructs, erects, installs and repairs walls, fireplaces... Hairstylist3,500 -5,500 hours two 8 week in-school sessions for the apprenticeship program or 1,500 hours at a private hairdressing school followed by a 2,000 hour apprenticeship cuts, shampoos, styles, colours, facials, manicures and pedicures...

Women Apprentices? Women will account for two-thirds of the growth in the labour force over the next ten years. Women are capable of doing every type of job. Women are an untapped talent pool when it comes to skilled positions.

After you complete: the on-the-job training hours, plus all sign offs on the Training Standards, plus in-school training, and you pass the exam with more than 70%, Then you will have earned a Certificate of Apprenticeship and/or Certificate of Qualification and can be called a journeyperson. Many journeypersons become their own boss and run successful businesses. Apprenticeship Certificate to: Kathy Frappier Completing an Apprenticeship...

When Can Students Start Apprenticeship Training? OYAP is a school - work pathway that allows students to explore careers in the skilled trades and earn valuable workplace experience before they graduate The OYAP program allows high school students the opportunity to train in an apprenticeable occupation while enrolled in school Students earn credits towards OSSD while hours worked on the job are applied to journeyperson certification leads to rewarding careers with lots of flexibility in today’s labour market

OYAP Requirements 16 years of age 16 high school credits (completed Gr 10) full time student good in Math, English, Science an interest in applied technology competencies in the related trade skills a positive attitude and good work ethic

OYAP Requirements Take 2 credit co-op in Grade 11 Take 4 credit co-op in Grade 12 Take College/Workplace Transportation, Manufacturing, Construction, Family Studies, Math, English, Science in Grades 11 and 12 Register as an Apprentice and you could finish Level 1 “in-school” training before the end of high school

How Does OYAP Work?  If successful, employer hires student and pays wages for placement hours in grade 12, half day all year or full day one semester (earn 4 cooperative education credits)  Formal registration as an apprentice can occur anytime during the program  Grade 11 and 12 placement hours are accredited towards apprenticeship agreement  Upon graduation, full-time employment secured  Attend college at night or day release to fulfill in- school portion of apprenticeship training

Links / Resources apprenticeshipsearch.com ontariocolleges.ca red-seal.ca careersinconstruction.ca Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Apprenticeship Office 55 Cedar Point Dr. Barrie, ON L4N 5R

Skills Work! For more information about career opportunities in the skilled trades & technologies or the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, speak to a teacher in one of the following departments at your school: Cooperative Education (Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Neilsen, Mr. Bin) Technological Studies (Mr. Bolach, Ms. Welfare, Ms. Rochan, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Seguin) Guidance (Mrs. Bradley, Mr. Robertson)

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