EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INTRODUCTION

2. APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY

2.1 Environmental Scan – Methodology
2.2 Case Studies – Methodology

3. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS

3.1 Determine the degree and extent to which Essential Skills are presently considered a barrier to accessing and completing apprenticeship programs
3.2 a) Identify the initiatives currently underway and the processes employed to determine the depth and breadth of the Essential Skills lacking
3.2 b) Identify whether or not these initiatives are specific to particular regions, trades or segments of the population
3.3 Determine if there is a baseline level of Essential Skills required for an entry level apprentice and if there are recommended strategies for assessing these

4. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO SUCCESSFUL AND EFFECTIVE INITIATIVES

4.1 Factors contributing to successful initiatives
4.2 Factors contributing to effective initiatives

5. CHALLENGES

5.1 Challenges Common among the Case Study Initiatives
5.2 Challenges Specific to Initiatives

6. CONCLUSION

7. RECOMMENDATIONS

8. REFERENCES

APPENDIX A:
Summary of 47 Essential Skills and Apprenticeship Initiatives Across Canada

APPENDIX B:
Case Study – Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Training and Skill Development – Essential Skills Strategy

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Description of Strategy
3.0 Benefits of Essential Skills Strategy
4.0 Success Factors
5.0 Challenges
6.0 Future Directions
7.0 Program/Project Contact

APPENDIX C:
Case Study – Commission de la Construction du Quebec – Essential Skills Initiative

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Description of Strategy
3.0 Benefits of Essential Skills Strategy
4.0 Challenges
5.0 Future Directions
6.0 Program/Project Contact

APPENDIX D:
Case Study – Canadian Automotive Repair and Service (CARS) Council – CARS Essential Skills Project

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Description of Strategy
3.0 Benefits of Essential Skills Strategy
4.0 Success Factors
5.0 Challenges
6.0 Future Directions
7.0 Program/Project Contact

APPENDIX E:
Case Study – Government of Manitoba Apprenticeship Branch – Essential Skills Strategy

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Description of Strategy
3.0 Benefits of Essential Skills Strategy
4.0 Success Factors
5.0 Challenges
6.0 Future Directions
7.0 Program/Project Contact

APPENDIX F:
Case Study – Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) – OCN Building Construction Essential Skills Upgrading Project

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Description of Strategy
3.0 Benefits of Essential Skills Strategy
4.0 Success Factors
5.0 Challenges
6.0 Future Directions
7.0 Program/Project Contact

APPENDIX G:
Case Study – Keyano College – Essential Skills Programs

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Description of Strategy
3.0 Benefits of Essential Skills Strategy
4.0 Success Factors
5.0 Challenges
6.0 Future Directions
7.0 Program/Project Contact

APPENDIX H:
Case Study – British Columbia Construction Industry Skills Improvement Council (SkillPlan) – Essential Skills Programs

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Description of Strategy
3.0 Benefits of Essential Skills Strategy
4.0 Success Factors
5.0 Challenges
6.0 Future Directions
7.0 Program/Project Contact

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