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Opening PrayerGreetings: Plenary Presentation: A Joint Message from Business and Labour Guest Speakers: To be confirmed. Plenary Presentation: Achieving the Extraordinary: Moving from Vision to Reality Keynote Speaker: Bruce Kirkby, Host of NOW (No Opportunity Wasted) Bruce Kirkby lives a life of exploration and adventure that most people can only dream of. He’s traveled to Africa, to the Arctic, to nearly every corner of the globe. As host of CBC’s NOW: No Opportunity Wasted, he is helping regular Canadians accomplish in just three days something they’ve been putting off for years. On CBC’s NOW, which debuted to half a million viewers, Bruce Kirkby helps two people every week achieve life-altering experiences, and accomplish goals they had never thought possible. As a trusted guide, he assists NOW challengers in conquering their personal fears, and turning their thoughts into actions. Sharing his adventures with others is Bruce Kirkby’s passion. A noted wilderness adventurer, a bestselling author, and an award-winning photographer, he has journeyed through sixty countries and to the most remote corners of the world. Bruce Kirkby is the author of two bestselling travel memoirs, Sand Dance, which was short-listed at the Banff Mountain Book Festival, and Dolphin’s Tooth, about his journey from engineering cubicle to a life of adventure. He is a contributing editor at Explore, a columnist for UP!, and has written for The Globe and Mail and TIME. 17:30 — 18:30 Pre-Dinner Reception / Cash Bar18:30 — 21:00 Opening Dinner
07:15 — 08:30 Buffet Breakfast08:30 — 09:15
Guest Speakers: Richard Walker and Shaun Thorsen, Skills / Compétences Canada,WorldSkills 2009 This presentation will highlight how Skills / Compétences Canada programs and WorldSkills 2009 in Calgary will raise the profile of skilled trades careers with young Canadians, employers, and the general public. This session will apply to all skilled trades in Canada and will examine ways to focus on Canada’s youth as one potential solution to the skills gap. 09:15 — 10:00
Presented by: A representative from the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) This presentation will provide an analysis of the 2007 National Apprenticeship Survey results, giving statistical information on three distinct groups of apprentices in Canada based on their activity in 2007. The NAS results will also be reviewed in light of recently released CCDA research reports on areas such as employer participation in apprenticeship; characteristics of a well-functioning apprenticeship system; and apprentice support mechanisms. 10:00 — 10:30 Networking Break10:30 — 12:00 Concurrent SessionsSession 101Apprenticeship Training: A Profitable Investment This session will delve into the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum-Forum canadien sur l’apprentissage’s research on the return on apprenticeship training investment. Delegates will learn the outcomes of two recently completed studies by the CAF-FCA and the Association of Canadian Community Colleges on apprentices’ experiences, as well as hear about the preliminary findings of CAF-FCA’s National Employer Engagement Forums. Presenters: Session 102New Approaches – Shared Visions Two provinces are developing new approaches to address gaps in the labour force and overcome skills shortages. Find out how the governments of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec are working with the apprenticeship community to meet current and future challenges. Presenters: Session 103Delivering on Innovation A look at how three community colleges, in different regions and with different needs and challenges, have developed unique training delivery models to achieve their goals and promote apprenticeship training. This session will foster discussion on the advantages these solutions may offer to other trades and sectors across Canada. Presenters: Session 104Connecting Youth with Apprenticeship: A BC Story Find out how three high school programs in British Columbia are introducing youth to apprenticeship. Presenters will share statistics and success stories, as well as insights on how these initiatives can positively impact participation in apprenticeship programs and relationships with industry. Presenters: Session 105 aOff-site Visit to Camosun South Island School District Partners (Secondary School). Please note this visit is open to the first 50 delegates. This off-site tour will showcase a Secondary School of the Greater Victoria region participating in transition programs as part of the Camosun South Island School District Partnership (CSISP). Delegates will see high school students pursuing their career interests while at the same time meeting their graduation requirements by completing Post-Secondary Trades Technical Training dual credit programs. The CSISP partnership builds on all the resources within the South Vancouver Island region and helps to build the capacity required to meet the demand for Skilled Trades workers. Session 105 bPresentation and Tour of ITA’s Mobile Training Unit Lindsay Langill, of BC’s Industry Training Authority will outline the ITA’s approach to making training more accessible to apprentices and their employers through alternate delivery models. The session will include a tour of ITA’s renowned Mobile Training Unit (set up within walking distance of the Victoria Conference Centre) and will be applicable to all trades. 12:00 — 13:30
Presentation: “Personal Stories from Women in Trades” Personal accounts will offer intriguing and often heart-wrenching insights into the experiences of women working in the skilled trades. 13:30 — 15:00 Concurrent SessionsSession 201A Bright Future for Apprenticeships Apprenticeship programs are an investment in the future that pays dividends today. Join representatives from Hydro Ottawa and Ontario’s Hydro One Networks to learn how effective implementation and management of apprenticeship programs have been integral to their organizations’ success, and how their experience can offer solutions for other industries. Presenters: Session 202
Explore three unique online and blended program delivery models that provided solutions for different needs: providing distance training for apprentices; delivering Red Seal refresher courses; and helping employers to keep their employees’ skills current. Presenters will share their lessons learned and offer recommendations for other sectors and trades. Presenters: Session 203Apprenticeship Goes “Green” The demand for environmental building materials and systems continues to grow in both the residential and commercial construction sectors. Find out how educators and employers are facing this challenge, and how apprenticeships in the construction trades can respond to meet the demand. Presenters: Session 204Applying the Apprenticeship Advantage Tapping into under-represented segments of our society is crucial if Canada is to address the predicted shortage of skilled workers. In this session, delegates will find out how recent research and innovative partnerships are creating links to provide pre-apprenticeship opportunities to non-traditional communities. Best practices and success stories will be presented to motivate discussion and inspire action. Presenters: Session 205The Power of Apprenticeships Apprenticeship truly is Canada’s competitive advantage. In British Columbia, new training models in the power sector are creating apprenticeship opportunities, while at the same time recognizing and meeting the needs of workers and the industry. Presenters: 15:00 — 15:30
Networking Break 15:30 — 17:00 Concurrent SessionsSession 301A Competitive Strategy in Challenging Times Now in its fourth year, the innovative Two Trades Project was developed to keep the Dryden Domtar Mill competitive in a difficult marketplace. Learn how, by allowing employees to be certified in more than one trade, union and management have been able to focus on reducing operating costs while still being sensitive to the realities of their workforce. Presenters: Session 302Promoting a Workplace Training Culture The commitment to workplace learning is a pillar of Canada’s apprenticeship systems. In this session the Work and Learning Knowledge Centre (WLKC) will share information on its latest initiatives and how WLKC’s work can support stakeholders in the apprenticeship community. Presenters: Session 303
The Department of National Defence’s Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton (FMF CB) has created partnerships with industry and educators to meet both current and future needs in key trades. Delegates will learn first-hand how the FMF CB Apprenticeship Program’s experience can provide a valuable template for other sectors. Presenters: Session 304The Construction Forecast: How Apprenticeship Can Respond Apprenticeship is a crucial source of training for the next generation of skilled tradespeople. In presenting their 2008-2011 National Forecast, the Construction Sector Council will share valuable insights into how Canada’s apprenticeship system can ensure the right skills at the right time. Presenters: Session 305Building an Ideal Apprenticeship System The union movement has long supported and assisted apprenticeship training in Canada. In this session, the Canadian Labour Congress will explore what elements comprise an “ideal” apprenticeship system. The presentation will also discuss the roles of unions, the post-secondary education system, employers and government, and the necessity and challenge of making apprenticeship more accessible to all. Presenters: 17:30 — 21:30
The Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre, located in the Cowichan Valley, will offer conference delegates and guests an authentic First Nations Experience including entertainment, a cultural interpretive tour and dinner. The menu will feature native dishes eaten in the traditional Cowichan way of feasting. Space is limited to 250 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Don’t miss this opportunity – reserve now! For additional details, please check the conference website: www.caf-fca.org/en/conference/2008/(click on “Conference”).
07:15 — 08:30 Buffet Breakfast08:30 — 10:00 Concurrent SessionsSession 401
The future of apprenticeship in Canada is highlighted through an introduction to three successful youth initiatives. By introducing secondary school students to the value of apprenticeships, each one of these programs has had measurable, positive outcomes. Presenters will share best practices and recommendations for applying and adapting their models in other communities. Presenters: Session 402Essential Skills and the Path to Success Essential Skills play an undeniably important role in apprenticeship training. This session will highlight work currently being done at the provincial level, and will present national research findings to illustrate best practices and lessons learned to guide Canada on the road ahead. Presenters: Session 403“Pass it On”: Mentoring in Apprenticeship Apprenticeship is all about mentoring. This session will showcase different perspectives of mentoring in the apprenticeship process; discuss how needs were identified and challenges met; and offer an analysis of outcomes and impact. Presenters: Session 404Aboriginal Apprenticeships: Partners in Success Three successful strategies for tapping into and supporting Canada’s Aboriginal workforce will be explored in this session. Through youth programs and activities; enhanced assessment and recruitment practices; and innovative partnerships to increase apprenticeship capacity; delegates will discover how employers, educators and First Nations are working together to create new opportunities and write success stories. Presenters: Session 405Apprenticeship and the Economy: Industry-driven Solutions Against the backdrop of skills shortages in key sectors of our economy, Canada’s mining industry is winning the battle to recruit and retain skilled workers by building national systems of certification and training accreditation. National Occupational Standards (NOS) require collaborative input from all industry stakeholders. Find out how this multi-partite approach is reaping benefits for the mining sector. Presenters: 10:00 — 10:30
Networking Break 10:30 — 12:00 Concurrent Sessions10:30 — 12:00
A National Aboriginal Trades Framework – Accelerating Aboriginal Apprenticeship. Guest Speakers: To be confirmed. Aboriginal people offer solutions to skilled trades shortages. Census data released in early 2008 confirms the rise in the number of aboriginal youth who will be entering the labour market in the near future. A national aboriginal trades framework offers the potential for greater levels of cooperation between industry, aboriginal communities, labour, education and governments. The adoption of achievable targets, new mechanisms and models could stimulate dramatic increases in the numbers of aboriginal skilled tradespeople. This plenary session will offer a presentation, followed by a panel of experts who will offer their perspectives on the best ways to meet this challenge, and an opportunity for discussion and engagement with conference delegates. 12:00 — 12:30
12:30 — 14:30
A National Aboriginal Trades Framework – Accelerating Aboriginal Apprenticeship. Guest Speakers:, Harry Cook, former Chief, Lac La Ronge Indian Band “Aboriginal people are, by nature, ‘hands on’, enabling us to become involved in the labour workforce fairly quickly. We recognize that a period of learning is necessary to advance within the system and we are more than willing to do this with the help of organizations such as the Aboriginal Human Resource Council. As we, the Aboriginal workers, make these advancements, we then want the opportunity to move into managerial positions that become available to appropriately qualified trades people. This becomes part of the initial managerial process that may lead to an ownership position in our futures.”
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