2010 Conference in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
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PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE

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APPRENTICESHIP - THE FRAMEWORK FOR CANADA'S RENEWABLE RESOURCE


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  • Saturday, June 5, 2010
  • Sunday, June 6, 2010
  • Monday, June 7, 2010
  • Tuesday, June 8, 2010


SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2010
14:00 — 19:00

Registration Open


SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010 FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM
10:00 — 18:30

Registration Open

12:00 — 18:30

Exhibits Open for Viewing

14:00 — 15:00

Opening Ceremonies with Invited Guests 

15:00 — 16:30

Plenary Presentation
Changing Cultural/Societal Perceptions of Careers in the Skilled Trades and Technologies:
Skills / Compétences Canada 

17:30 — 21:00

Opening Reception and Dinner -
Keynote Speaker: Matthew B. Crawford, author of Shop Class as Soulcraft:
An Enquiry into the Value of Work


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MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM

07:00 — 17:00

Registration Open

07:00 — 17:00

Exhibits Open for Viewing

07:00 — 08:30

Buffet Breakfast Presentation: Mentorship – Shaping the Future
Presenters: Rosemary Sparks, Construction Sector Council
Lynda Fownes, SkillPlan 

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08:30 — 10:00

Plenary Presentation: Sector Trends 

10:00 — 10:30

Networking Break

10:30 — 12:00

Concurrent Sessions

 

101      Growing the Electrical Power Line Trades at Hydro Ottawa Limited.
               Best Practices at Restarting an Apprenticeship Program

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              Line Workers in Canada Today
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102       Advanced Manufacturing’s Specialty-Skilled Training Models

              Gauging the Essential Skills in the Workplace

103       Apprenticeship and Certification in Newfoundland and Labrador - Current and Into the Future

104       No More “Paper Chefs”: Industry Standards and Assessments That Work for the Cook Trade

105       Powering the Future IBEW 

12:00 — 13:30

Lunch Plenary Presentation: Red Seal - The Next 50 Years
Presenters from the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship 

13:30 — 15:00

Concurrent Sessions

 

201      Apprenticeship Strategies

202       Innovative Approaches to Apprentice Employment in the Public Sector

203       Attracting Small and Medium Sized Enterprises to Initiate/Expand Apprenticeship
                Programs: The Formation of Regional Apprenticeship Consortia

204       Orientation and Retention Practices to Increase Participation of Women in the Skilled Trades

205       Essential Skills: An Approach to Apprenticeship 

15:00 — 15:30

Networking Break

15:30 — 17:00

Concurrent Sessions

 

301A     Cracker Barrel:

              Skilled Trades Employment Program – Bridging the Gap to Employment

              E-learning solutions for trades training in B.C.

              Apprenticeship in 3D: New Tools for Technical Training

301B     Off-site Tour to Carpenters Millwrights College (Transportation will be provided) 

302       Skilled Trades Education: Real World Curriculum

303       Engaging and Investing in Youth

304       Promoting Success in Apprenticeship through Numeracy Power

305       Innovative Approaches to Work Related Learning by Unions 

Evening

Free time to explore the wonders of the Rock! 


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TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 TUESDAY - FULL CONFERENCE PROGRAM

07:00 — 12:30

Registration Open

07:00 — 14:30

Exhibits Open for Viewing

07:00 — 08:00

Buffet Breakfast

08:00 — 09:30

Plenary Presentation: Agreement on Internal Trade and Red Seal 

09:30 — 10:00

Networking Break

10:00 — 11:30

Concurrent Sessions

 

401      National Standards: Mobility of Trades in Canada

402      Aboriginal Apprenticeship Partnerships


403       Turning an Idea into a Competitive Advantage

404      Crane Operator Certification for British Columbia

405       Qualifications Frameworks:
                Linking Apprenticeship with Industry Credentials in the Tourism Sector 

11:30 — 12:30

Lunch

12:45 — 14:45

Women in Trades Dialogue 

14:45 — 15:00

Closing Ceremonies 


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LEGEND
Session will have simultaneous interpretation.
Off-site tour / activity: transportation will be provided.

 

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