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Montreal, Quebec


 
PROGRAM AT-A-GLANCE
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SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2006
10:00 - 19:00
Registration (Foyer)
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2006
10:00 - 19:00
Registration (Foyer)
12:30 - 19:00
Exhibits Open for Viewing (Foyer)
13:00 - 15:00
   Opening Ceremonies (Régences ABC)
 
Video Presentation: O Canada
 
 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
 
Video Presentation: Partners Recognition
 
Plenary Presentation: Legacy of Excellence
 
Keynote Speaker: Donna Wilson, Senior Vice President,
Human Resources and Sustainability, VANOC
15:00 - 15:30
Networking Break (Foyer)
15:30 - 17:00
 
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)
Entertainment: Jazz Trio
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2006
07:00 - 17:00
Registration (Foyer)
07:00 - 17:00
Exhibits Open for Viewing (Foyer)
07:15 - 08:30
Buffet Breakfast (Régence ABC)
08:30 - 10:00
 
Guest Speaker: Rosemary Sparks, Director of Operations, Construction Sector Council (CSC)
10:00 - 10:30
Networking Break (FOYER)
10:30 - 12:00
Concurrent Sessions
101: Steering Towards the Future… Employers, Unions and Employers’ Associations Participate in a Cracker Barrel Session (a. to e.) (Les Courants)
102: Workplace Apprenticeship in Quebec – A Unique Tool (Cartier A)
103: Aboriginal Trades and Apprenticeship
(Verrière AB)
104: Adapting to Industry-Led Apprenticeship Training (Auditorium)
105: Off-site Tour – École des métiers de la construction de Montréal
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch (Régence ABC)
Guest Speaker: Jean Séguin, Director,
Integration Branch, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
13:30 - 15:00
Concurrent Sessions
201: Accessing Apprenticeship Training – Cracker Barrel Session (a. to e.) (Les Courants)
202: Partnerships – A Driving Force in the Development of Apprenticeship Strategies (Verrière AB)
203: Getting Up to Speed on Skills Issues
Skills Shortages – New Developments and Innovations (Auditorium)
204: Winning on the World Stage – WorldSkills Calgary 2009 (Cartier A)
205: Getting on the Right Track (Cartier B)
15:00 - 15:30
Networking Break
15:30 - 17:00
Concurrent Sessions
301: Start Your Engines – Attracting Youth and Implementing a Workplace Mentoring Program – Cracker Barrel Session (a. to d.) (Les Courants)
302: Tuning Up Your Knowledge – Essential Skills and Apprenticeship (Auditorium)
303: A Partnered Pathway to the Red Seal (Cartier A)
304: Running Near Empty – Addressing the Skills Shortage in the Canadian Automotive Industry (Verrière AB)
305: Skilled Trades – A Career You Can Build On. Want Opportunity, Respect, and Good Pay? (Cartier B)
17:30 - 21:30
   Dining Experience from the 17th Century
       (Optional Off-site Activity)
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006
07:00 - 14:30
Registration (Foyer)
07:00 - 14:30
Exhibits Open for Viewing (Foyer)
07:15 - 08:30
Buffet Breakfast (Régence ABC)
08:30 - 10:00
    Plenary Presentation: Future Direction for Apprenticeship Systems (Régence ABC)
 Guest Speaker: Craig Norton, Past Chair, Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship
10:00 - 10:30
Networking Break (Foyer)
10:30 - 12:00
Concurrent Sessions
401: Addressing Essential Skills – Cracker Barrel Session (a. to c.) (Les Courants)
402: Charging It Up (Cartier A)
403: Partnering for Success (Verrière AB)
404: On the Road – Apprenticeship Alternative Delivery (Auditorium)
405: New CO-OP Diploma Apprenticeship Program (Cartier B)
12:00 - 14:00
 Lunch (Régence ABC)
 
  Presentation: Work/Life Balance: A Competitive
Advantage
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
14:00 - 14:30
    Closing Ceremonies (Régence ABC)
LEGEND
Indicates sessions that will have simultaneous interpretation.
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.
Off-site Tour/Activity – Bus transportation will be provided.
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