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| PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE |
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| DETAILED PROGRAM |
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| SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2006 |
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13:00 - 15:00 |
 Opening Ceremonies (Régence ABC) |
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Video Presentation: O Canada |
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Greetings:
Marjolaine Loiselle, President,
Commission des partenaires du marché du travail du Québec
The Honourable Michelle Courchesne,
Minister of Employment and Social Solidarity,
Government of Quebec |
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Video Presentation: Partners Recognition |
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Plenary Presentation: Legacy of Excellence |
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Keynote Speaker: Donna Wilson, Senior Vice President,
Human Resources and Sustainability, VANOC |
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Donna Wilson is playing a key role in guiding VANOC
through its dynamic stages of growth, operation and wind-down and help the organization to live its vision of sustainability.
Donna will also oversee the official languages portfolio. Another key area is sustainability and Aboriginal
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Donna draws on an impressive track record of creating and sustaining admirable work environments:
while leading the human resources team as Vice President of Human Resources for Vancity and
its family of subsidiaries, the financial institution achieved top “100 Employers” recognition in
2004 and 2005, with a “Best Employer in Canada” ranking by Maclean’s magazine in 2004. Prior
to joining Vancity, she spent several years in senior customer service and operational roles with
BC Hydro. Donna also includes in her background labour relations work in both the private and
public sectors. |
15:00 - 15:30 |
Networking Break (Foyer) |
15:30 - 17:00 |
Plenary Presentation:
What is the Return on Investment for Apprenticeship Training? (Foyer)
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum – Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage (CAF-FCA) has
completed a landmark study on the Cost/Benefit of Apprenticeship Training in Canada. Key
Canadian economists suggest it is the “largest and most stringent data existing in Canada, on
this issue. The methodology is sound”. Employers across the country are excited about the results
and have validated the findings as relevant, and as depicting a fair picture of apprenticeship in
Canada in today’s marketplace. |
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Guest Speakers: Allan Bruce,
International Representative, International Union of Operating Engineers and Chair of the CAF-FCA Cost of
Apprenticeship/Return on Training Investment Project Committee
Rod Eastman,
Coach, Human Resource Development, Dofasco Inc. and Member of the CAF-FCA Cost of
Apprenticeship/Return on Training Investment Project Committee |
18:00 - 19:00 |
Pre-Dinner Reception / Cash Bar (Foyer) |
19:00 - 21:30 |
Opening Dinner (Régence ABC) (Business Casual)
Entertainment: Jazz Trio
The evening’s entertainment is provided by students in the Jazz Program at the Schulich School of
Music of McGill University, one of Canada’s largest and finest university based music faculty. |
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| MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006 |
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07:15 - 08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast (Régence ABC) |
08:30 - 10:00 |
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Guest Speaker:
Rosemary Sparks,
Director of Operations, Construction Sector Council (CSC)
What role will internationally trained workers in the construction industry play in tomorrow’s
labour market? This session will focus on the CSC’s recent study which examines how foreign
credentials are assessed in the construction industry. The study concluded that internationally
trained workers are at a disadvantage because of language barriers, insufficient documentation
and lack of knowledge about Canadian health and safety regulations, building codes and other
workplace requirements. What does this mean for the future of Canada’s labour market? |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Networking Break (Foyer) |
10:30 - 12:00 |
Concurrent Sessions 101 – 105
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CS 101: Steering Towards the Future… Employers, Unions and Employers’ Associations Participate in
a Cracker Barrel Session (a. to e.) (Les Courants)
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This cracker barrel is designed to share the
experiences that resulted in the development of a common core curriculum for the Manitoba
Power Electrician Curriculum and how those efforts impacted three electrical trades in Manitoba.
The benefits to industry and other stakeholders in implementing this approach will be
highlighted.
Presenters:
Ihor Cap, Program Development Coordinator (Electrical and Piping Trades),
Manitoba Advanced Education and Training, Apprenticeship Branch
William (Bill) Tait, Senior Electrical Technician, Manitoba Hydro
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Hear about the process BC Hydro Generation followed
to develop and implement a Field Driven Technical Training model that supports training for
both journeypersons and apprentices.
Presenters:
Sue Turner, Manager, Technical Training,
BC Hydro Generation
Alex Coutts, Trades Training Project Coordinator, Technical Training,
BC Hydro Generation
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c. Dexterity Online Platform Applied to Manual Skills Development in a Trade
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Discover how an online simulation environment
can use the workplace, training and home settings of an apprentice welder. Put into practice
the concepts and the psychomotor skills associated with a trade. Become an apprentice
aluminum welder during a few minutes by trying out the virtual training simulator. Participants
interested in the welding will be able to assimilate in a few minutes.
Presenters:
Claude Choquet, President, 123 Certification Inc.
Bernard Michaud, Elearning Content Specialist, 123
Certification Inc.
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Hear about an assessment tool that is endorsed by
the CECA, the IBEW and many former apprentices. According to the electrical industry, this
tool contributes to success in apprenticeship… this is a winning partnership!
Presenters:
Ken Bales, Manager, Gas Information Products, Canadian Standards Association
Michael Woodhouse, Key Account Coordinator, Information Products,
Canadian Standards Association
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New technology, high activity levels, and a tight
labour market have made it increasingly difficult for the industry to train workers to a
consistent standard. This new trade of Journeyperson in the Rig Hand clearly demonstrates why
apprenticeship is a winning formula in the oil patch, too.
The Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) represents a fleet of
approximately 748 oil rigs and employs thousands of individuals in the direct hands-on
operation of these rigs – particularly in Alberta and BC. This “new” trade has been developed
by industry in partnership with two provincial governments and was designed to address
an important Labour Market demand.
Presenters:
Cindy Soderstrom, Research Coordinator, Apprenticeship,
Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors
Nancy Malone, Manager of Economic Analysis, Canadian Association of
Oilwell Drilling Contractors
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10:30 - 12:00 |
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CS 102: Workplace Apprenticeship in Quebec – A Unique Tool (Cartier A)
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This workshop will present the general Framework of
development and recognition of competencies, adopted in 2001 by the Commission des partenaires du
marché du travail. This unique and flexible formula was founded on real labour market needs, and
was developed by the various economic partners involved.
The workshop will provide a general overview of the principles and the partnership which lie
at the root of this framework. One of its strategies is an on-the-job training program.
Delegates will hear testimonies of an employer, a journeyperson and a worker who have taken
part in such a program.
Presenters:
Richard Fahey, President, Task Force of the Commission des partenaires du marché
du travail (CPMT) sur l’apprentissage en milieu de travail and Vice-President, Quebec,
Federation Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)
Smaïl Bouikni, Executive Director, Labour Development, Commission des
partenaires du marché du travail
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10:30 - 12:00 |
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CS 103: Aboriginal Trades and Apprenticeship (Verrière AB)
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New Aboriginal talent is emerging at almost three times the rate of
non-Aboriginal people. By 2016, it is predicted the Aboriginal labour force in Canada will double. While the
current average age of a non-Aboriginal person is 35.4 years, the average age of an Aboriginal Canadian is 25.5
years. The Aboriginal labour force is one of the few positive solutions to the ultimate shortfall of skilled
tradespeople in Canada. Attend this session to hear about two new provincial initiatives to increase Aboriginal
participation in trades employment and apprenticeship.
Presenters:
Sandra Stevens, National Director, Aboriginal Trades and Apprenticeship Development,
Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada
Dean Bourque, Project Coordinator, Think Trades, Alberta Aboriginal
Resource Apprenticeship Project
Raf DeGuevara, Director of Trades and Apprenticeship, British
Columbia Aboriginal Human Resource Development Society
Michael Sadler, Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council
of Canada
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10:30 - 12:00 |
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CS 104: Adapting to Industry-Led Apprenticeship Training (Auditorium)
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This session will explore and discuss the way in
which partnerships have been developed to adapt to industry-led apprenticeship training goals.
Change has led to the development of the Construction Industry Training Institute (CITI) of
British Columbia, an umbrella organization for training plans from 12 International Unions.
Presenters:
Kelly Sinclair, Director of Training, Construction Industry Training Institute
of British Columbia
Wayne Peppard, Executive Director, British Columbia and Yukon
Territory Building & Construction Trades Council
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CS 105: Off-site Tour – École des métiers de la construction de Montréal
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This off-site tour will motivate and rev you
up! That is a personal guarantee from the School’s Director, Mr. Alain Prud’homme. Come
hear about the investment and commitment this school demonstrates to all apprentices who
have fire in their belly, and a passion for their trade. Open to the first 100 delegates.
Note: this session will take 2 hours.
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12:00 - 13:30 |
Lunch (Régence ABC)
Guest Speaker: Jean Séguin,
Director, Integration Branch, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
The issue of skills shortages is complex and no single solution is likely to address the need for
future labour requirements. In that vein, it is critical that the apprenticeship community work
to examine and discuss the role that immigration might play in addressing the issues of a
highly skilled workforce.
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13:30 - 15:00 |
Concurrent Sessions 201 – 205
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CS 201: Accessing Apprenticeship Training – Cracker Barrel Session (a. to e.) (Les Courants)
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This cracker barrel examines the issue of gender sensitivity in apprenticeship training. It is
designed to examine the process used to deliver Gender Sensitivity Training modules to staff
and students of training institutions, industry representatives and employees in the Trades and
Technologies. The training modules are designed to raise awareness of and discuss strategies for
dealing with gender and stereotyping issues specific to trades.
Presenters:
Jan Burry, Gender Analysis Specialist / Education Coordinator, Women In Resource Development Committee
Anne Marie Anonsen, Community Development Coordinator, Women In Resource Development Committee
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How to advance training, apprenticeship and employment of women in the skilled trades is
a key part of the “supply-side” solution. This cracker barrel describes the various regional
and national programs that are effectively increasing the participation of women in the
skilled trades.
Presenters:
Valerie Overend and Susan King, Members, Working Committee of
the Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and
Technology (CCWESTT)
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A cracker barrel designed for discussion and participation. How can apprenticeship
partnership opportunities improve skills development, educational, social and economic
conditions in First Nations Communities? Come hear a winning formula to success in
coordinating, implementing and delivering apprenticeship training.
Presenters:
Debby Donovan, Apprenticeship Program Development Officer, Northern
College of Applied Arts & Technology
Clara Wheesk, Community Development Officer, Mushkegowuk Council,
Employment and Training Services
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d. Gearing Up with the Saskatchewan Construction Career Projects (SCCP) Initiative
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This cracker barrel shows how SCCP has had considerable success assisting Aboriginal
participants and others to establish careers in the construction industry by providing
links to employment, access to training, and trade certification. The session will talk
about the initiative’s success, building the model, and how it is being duplicated.
Successes, challenges and future developments will be discussed.
Presenters:
Mark Gettle, Project Manager, Construction Careers Regina
Shelley Mcnab, Job Coach, Construction Careers Regina
Isaac Venne, Job Coach, Construction Careers Prince Albert
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e. Expanding Apprenticeship Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
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The cracker barrel will examine some of the barriers that impede persons with disabilities
from obtaining employment opportunities and focus on participation in the apprenticeship
systems. This session will examine the roles of various stakeholders in assisting an individual
to pursue apprenticeship.
Presenters:
John Rae, President, Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians and National
Treasurer of the National Council of Canadians with Disabilities
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13:30 - 15:00 |
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CS 202: Partnerships – A Driving Force in the Development of Apprenticeship Strategies
(Verrière AB)
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The speakers will explain how the different parity
and sector committees contribute to the development of apprenticeship strategies and models
during initial and continued training, and in workplace apprenticeship. Partnerships in the
construction sector as well as those established in other economic sectors of Quebec will be
described.
Presenters:
Chantal Dubeau, Commission de la construction du Québec
Jean Charest, École de relations industrielles, Université de Montréal
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13:30 - 15:00 |
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CS 203: Getting Up to Speed on Skills Issues (Auditorium)
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Skills Shortages – New Developments and Innovations
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The objective of the session is two-fold. The
first is to reinforce the urgency of the broader skills issues in Canada, using the current
Canadian Labour and Business Centre Viewpoints Survey which includes the perspectives of
business, labour and public sector leaders. The second objective of the session is to
describe a promising new approach in the development of a strong multi-stakeholder
partnership on skills and learning issues.
Presenters:
Clarence Lochhead, Senior Researcher, Canadian Labour and Business Centre
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13:30 - 15:00 |
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CS 204: Winning on the World Stage – WorldSkills Calgary 2009 (Cartier A)
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The goals of this session are to raise awareness
regarding the 2009 WorldSkills Competition, to discuss the mission of the WorldSkills
International, and to find out how you can get involved.
Presenters:
Richard Walker, President and CEO, WorldSkills Calgary 2009
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13:30 - 15:00 |
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CS 205: Getting on the Right Track (Cartier B)
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This session will generate a discussion on the
challenges and successes in developing “Industry Specific Trades” for apprenticeship and
certification. It will deal with a recent initiative between the CAW and the Province of
Ontario which resulted in the development of a new trade for the railway industry. The
challenge is to have this work adopted by other provinces/territories in order to provide
ease of mobility and recognition of credentials for employees in the railway industry
across Canada.
Presenters:
Brian McDonagh, Canadian Auto Workers Union
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15:00 - 15:30 |
Networking Break (Foyer) |
13:30 - 15:00 |
Concurrent Sessions 301 – 305
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CS 301: Start Your Engines – Attracting Youth and Implementing a Workplace Mentoring
Program – Cracker Barrel Session (a. to d.) (Les Courants)
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a. “Skills Work!® What’s Out There? Opportunities in the Skilled Trades and Technologies”
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This cracker barrel features an informative,
interactive presentation delivered by Skills Canada – Ontario about career opportunities in
the skilled trades and technologies. It is designed to increase students’ awareness of these
career opportunities by presenting up-to-date, relevant information and encourage students to
investigate all of their post-secondary options.
Presenters:
Gail Smyth, Executive Director, Skills Canada – Ontario
Marc Phillion, Bilingual Liaison Officer, Skills Canada – Ontario
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This cracker barrel features a presentation from the Apprenticeship and Industry Training
in Alberta and is designed to show how students as early as Grade 10 can register as
apprentices, attain high school credits and 1,000 hours towards their apprenticeship
program while being paid.
Presenters:
Grant Gibson, Trades Consultant, Apprenticeship and Industry Training Alberta
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c. ACE IT! A Winning Formula for Promoting Youth Participation in Apprenticeship
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This cracker barrel session is designed to demonstrate a collaborative effort with the Industry
Training Authority and the BC Ministry of Advanced Education as it relates to increasing
youth participation in apprenticeship. It will be of particular interest to policy and program
developers, educators, industry and others involved in apprenticeship initiatives. Come hear
about ACE IT and how it integrates with Secondary School Apprenticeship.
Presenters:
Sandy Steward, Vice-President, Customer Service, Industry Training Authority
Paul Lukaszek, Manager of Student Transitions, BC Ministry of Education
Jeff Lekstrom, Dean, Trades and Apprenticeship, Northern Lights College
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d. A Workplace Mentoring Program – The Nova Scotia Experience
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Mentoring is not a new idea but has been of interest to industry for some time. Why?
Mentoring works! This presentation will provide the opportunity to learn more about
Nova Scotia’s Workplace Mentoring Program. Come hear about the pilot project with the
Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development Division.
Presenters:
Sue Boutilier, Instructional Designer – NSCC Online Learning, Apprenticeship
Training and Skill Development Division
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15:30 - 17:00 |
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CS 302: Tuning Up Your Knowledge – Essential Skills and Apprenticeship (Auditorium)
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This session will share the results of a CAF-FCA study
designed to investigate and understand the role that Essential Skills may play in the successful
completion of Apprenticeship Training. As well, Manitoba Advanced Education and Training will
share some examples of how their work is linked to this study.
Presenters:
Marjorie Davison, Chair, Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship and
Member of the CAF-FCA Essential Skills Project Committee
Margerit Roger, Essential Skills Coordinator, Apprenticeship Branch, Manitoba
Advanced Education and Training
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15:30 - 17:00 |
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CS 303: A Partnered Pathway to the Red Seal (Cartier A)
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Holland College and the Province of Prince Edward
Island have developed a provincial trades strategy. The session is intended to share the results
of provincial/national/international research on trades training; to elaborate on the process
of engaging the stakeholders into the provincial Trades Strategy, and to present the
innovative Trades Training model being implemented in PEI. Come hear how it is being
reflected in a new Trades Training model for apprentices.
Presenters:
John Lane, Trades Training Coordinator, Holland College
Craig Norton, Past Chair, Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship
and Manager of Apprenticeship, Department of Education, Continuing Education and
Training
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15:30 - 17:00 |
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CS 304: Running Near Empty – Addressing the
Skills Shortage in the Canadian Automotive Industry (Verrière AB)
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What are the current practices and trends in the automotive
manufacturing sector as they relate to apprenticeship and workplace training? This session will emphasize
the skilled trades supply, support for workplace training, attraction and retention strategies,
the educational system, and training costs.
Presenters:
John Mavrak, Executive Director, Council for Automotive Human Resources (CAHR)
Colin Heslop, Co-Chair, Apprenticeship Committee, CAHR and Director of
Skilled Trades, Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW)
Pat Blackwood, National Representative, Skilled Trades, Canadian Auto
Workers Union (CAW)
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15:30 - 17:00 |
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CS 305: Skilled Trades – A Career You Can Build On (Cartier B)
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Want Opportunity, Respect, and Good Pay?
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An aging workforce, with too few new recruits,
could spell disaster for many skilled trades. Young people are not considering the trades as
a first choice career option and no one is encouraging them to do so. Many employers don’t
realize that hiring and training apprentices makes good business sense! Attend this session
to learn more about this innovative campaign to encourage more young people to turn to
the trades.
Presenters:
Beverlie Cook, Project Manager, Promoting Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship,
CAF-FCA and Skills/Compétences Canada ®
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17:30 - 21:30 |
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Dining Experience from the 17th Century
(Optional Off-site Activity) (Dress: Casual)
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Watch! Listen! Take part! Le Festin du Gouverneur offers you the
Quebec experience at its most engaging and rewarding. Irresistibly bi-cultural and bilingual, this
richly authentic, interactive dinner & attraction has been a renowned international success since 1973. Rediscover
Montreal’s proud heritage within the historic walls of Fort Ste-Hélène, overlooking the majestic
Saint-Lawrence River and Montreal’s skyline for a unique festive evening of entertainment, dining and
revelry. Period costumed staff awaits your arrival! Join in the fun, festivities and Joie de Vivre while
musicians, singers, and comedians entertain you. The menu will feature some old fashioned hearty food. NOTE:
Delegates participating in this optional activity must be in the hotel lobby at
17:30 sharp to board the shuttle bus.
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07:15 - 08:30 |
Buffet Breakfast (Régence ABC) |
08:30 - 10:00 |
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The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) will share the work it is
undertaking to improve the mobility of apprentices and certified trades persons (Red Seal
holders). CCDA works collectively to improve the Apprenticeship Learning Model through
the Recognition of Prior Learning, by ensuring Essential Skills are acquired and by working
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Craig Norton,
Past Chair, Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship |
10:00 - 10:30 |
Networking Break (Foyer) |
10:30 - 12:00 |
Concurrent Sessions 401 – 405
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CS 401: Addressing Essential Skills – Cracker Barrel Session (a. to c.) (Les Courants)
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a. Strengthening Essential Skills Levels
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CARS Council will outline its national Essential Skills Strategy for the repair and service workforce.
If you want examples on how occupational Essential Skills profiles are developed, how
Essential Skills levels of workers, training curricula, training delivery and workplace resources
can be assessed, and how each can be strengthened for the benefit of the workforce and the
workplace, then you should attend this cracker barrel.
Presenters:
Ed Nasello, Project Manager, Essential Skills, Canadian Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) Council
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b. Winning on the Training Track
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SkillPlan has launched an innovative “Essential Skills Intervention Pilot”, set out to improve
individual apprenticeship success, improve training retention, and develop a proven
model. Participants will have an opportunity to hear about this research, reflect on their
own applications, and take away ideas for addressing Essential Skills needs to ensure that
apprentices and industry win more often.
Presenters:
Lynda Fownes, Executive Director of SkillPlan – BC Construction Industry Skills
Improvement Council
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c. Essential Skills Capacity Building in the Electrical Trades
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Attend this cracker barrel and you will hear what other apprenticeable trades can learn from
the Essential Skills research, learning resources and best practices developed for the electrical
industry under the umbrella of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and
the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association.
Presenters:
Carol MacLeod, Carol MacLeod, on behalf of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers (IBEW) and the Electrical Contractors Association of Canada
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10:30 - 12:00 |
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CS 402: Charging It Up (Cartier A)
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This session will focus on the partnership of three companies in the electricity sector (Ontario
Power Generation, Bruce Power and Hydro One) and the Power Workers’ Union who came
together to find a pro-active solution to the shortage of skilled trades. It will demonstrate the
importance of team work in finding solutions for common challenges affecting industry sectors.
Presenters:
Marina Tomasone, Ontario Power Generation
Debra Carey, John Sprackett and John Ives, Staff Officers, Power Workers’ Union
Vivian Yoanidis, Hydro One
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10:30 - 12:00 |
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CS 403: Partnering for Success (Verrière AB)
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Winning partnerships ensure future success. The objective of this session is two-fold.
The first part will concentrate on the role of the Training Trust Funds in the delivery of
additional training needs. The demands are being placed on the not-for-profit trainers
by changes to the legislation and industry needs. How does the United Association of
Plumbers and Pipefitters respond to these demands through their Joint Training Trust Funds
(JTTF) and Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC) structure?
During the second part of the session, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology &
FINNING Canada will highlight their winning partnership for the development of their
industry workforce and succession planning for future success.
Presenters:
Ronald Townsend, Director of Canadian Training, United Association of Journeymen
and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the United States and Canada
Laurier Ouimet, Manager Corporate and Industry Training, Business Development Unit,
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
Ray Jeffery, Manager, Learning and Developments, FINNING Canada
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10:30 - 12:00 |
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CS 404: Leading Edge Initiatives in Apprenticeship Alternative Delivery (Auditorium)
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This session will explore what institutions from four different provinces have learned from
using specific alternative and innovative delivery methods for apprenticeship training. How
have these initiatives evolved? What are the opportunities? How many people are using them?
What is the success rate? Do not miss this opportunity to benefit from the vision and experience
of modern pioneers.
Presenters:
Robert Bradbury, President, Pacific Vocational College Ltd.
Debbie Bridge, Research and Development Consultant, Canadore College
Joan Perron, Educational Technologist, Research and Development, Canadore College
Michael Kidney, Manager of Educational Technologies, Nova Scotia Community College
Gaston Renault, Instructional Designer, Online Learning, Nova Scotia Community College
W.H. (Bill) Fricker, Technology Integration and Marketing Innovations Consultant, NAIT
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10:30 - 12:00 |
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CS 405: New CO-OP Diploma Apprenticeship Program (Cartier B)
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Why did the Centennial College School of Transportation choose to develop three new programs?
Why are industry partnerships important? This session will provide you an overview
of the delivery format for the following programs, combining an Ontario College Diploma
with training towards a Certificate of Qualification:
- Automotive Service Technician / Motive Power Technician, Partnered with DaimlerChrysler
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician / Motive Power Technician
- Truck and Coach Technician / Motive Power Technician
Presenters:
John Bissonnette, Denise Devlin-Li, Wayne Kerr, Peter Woodall and
Sean Bennett, Centennial College School of Transportation
Ian Dalrymple, Canadian Association of Equipment Distributors |
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12:00 - 14:00 |
Lunch (Régence ABC) |
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Presentation: Work/Life Balance: A Competitive Advantage |
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. Linda Duxbury, Professor at the Carleton University School of Business and
Director of Research at the Centre for Research and Education on Women and Work |
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Dr. Linda Duxbury, Canada’s most accomplished researcher, writer and speaker on work/life
balance, has influenced policies and attitudes to help create supportive work environments in
both the private and public sectors. A professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton
University, she co-wrote numerous comprehensive national studies on work/life balance and
its effect on business bottom-line. Always an enlightening and popular speaker, Dr. Duxbury’s
ideas and research are highly valued by major corporations and government agencies. Within
the past decade she has completed major studies on Balancing Work and Family in the public,
private, and not-for-profit sectors; HR and Work-family Issues in the Small Business Sector;
Management Support (What is it and Why does it Matter?); Career Development in the Public
Sector and in the High Tech Sector; generational differences in work values. Dr. Duxbury will
address how work/life balance has an impact on an organization’s ability to meet its goals; the
attitudes of the upcoming generation of employees; and the conflict Canadians face between
the demands of work and home. |
14:00 - 14:30 |
Closing Ceremonies (Régence ABC) |
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Cracker Barrel Sessions – At each round table of 10,
information on a specific topic related to apprenticeship will be presented. There will be 3 sets of
20 minute presentations giving “quick” and valuable information. After 20 minutes has elapsed,
participants will move quickly to another table with a new topic. |
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