Pathways to Apprenticeships how can dual credits help

Pathways to Apprenticeships: how can dual credits help? Follow-up online session SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Based on your input during the webinar, we will focus on the following 3 themes: 1) more resources to share with students about becoming a journey person and resources for working with parents/guardians 2) strategies for connecting with employers and community partners 3) success strategies for delivery of Level 1 apprenticeship dual credits SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 2

1) Resources to share with students about becoming a journey person and resources for working with parents/guardians SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 3

Communicating with Students, Parents and School Staff - important to seek up-to-date information - some trades have been delisted - important to know what’s “in demand” in your area - important to articulate which trades you’re talking about - what do these trades look like today? - clustering trades to promote a few rather than talking about all of the trades at the same time SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 4

Apprenticeship in Ontario The trades are changing 12 apprenticeship trades have been “de-prescribed” recently after consultation with stakeholders https: //www. ontario. ca/page/skilled-trades-and-apprenticeship-system-changes SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 5

Conference Board of Canada “Skilled trade undergoing transformation” Mind the generational gap: Digital skills in the trades https: //www. buzzsprout. com/1051783/4764758 -ep-12 -mind-the-generational-gap-digital-skills-in-the-trades-drandrew-bieler This podcast is just under 10 minutes in length Dr. Andrew Bieler explains why technological change is transforming Canada’s skilled trades—and why teaching skills like virtual collaboration, digital troubleshooting, and intergenerational communication needs to be on the agenda. Bridging Generational Divides: Advancing Digital Skills in Canada’s Apprenticeships and Skilled Trades Ecosystem https: //www. conferenceboard. ca/e-library/abstract. aspx? did=10707 SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 6

IN-DEMAND Skilled Trades Research Project 2019 Waterloo, Wellington and Dufferin Counties Presented by: Carol Simpson Project Researcher & former Executive Director Workforce Planning Board of Waterloo Wellington Dufferin

Project Goals Identify which skilled trades in Waterloo Wellington Dufferin were in-demand/hard to fill Identify issues with recruitment, training and retention of journeypersons and apprentices Get employers perspectives on the current system and what changes will be required to improve it School-College-Work Initiative 8

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Perceptions/Awareness What constitutes a skilled trade occupation What occupations could or should be considered a skilled trade Non-clarity of the marketing of skilled trades as a career path Comparisons between compulsory/voluntary trades Still directing “good with their hands” students to skilled trades Small and Medium sized Employers (SMEs)/Employees unaware of available apprenticeship curriculum School-College-Work Initiative Source: In Demand Skilled Trades Technical Report December 2019 10

Cesare Di Donato Executive Director SCWI Symposium, May 12, 2020

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SCWI 2020 Symposium Keynote Presentation http: //scwi. ca/scwi/symposium. php SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 14

Job. Talks and Dr. Jon Callegher “I also use sites like Job. Talks and highlight on the findings of Dr. Callegher's report about perceived job satisfaction and fulfillment for skilled trades workers when I speak with youth and parents. ” https: //www. jobtalks. org/ SCWI Symposium 2019 Keynote presentation: https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=2 d. B 83 Mzt. XZQ SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 15

Government of Ontario https: //www. ontario. ca/page/a pprenticeship-ontario SCWI/IJECT 16

Skilled Trades Success Stories and Videos https: //www. ontario. ca/page/skilled-tradessuccess-stories A Career You Wouldn’t Trade SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 17

What do we do with the resources? How do the resources support the program? Having resources isn’t enough There’s lots of resources, so that’s not the problem Making connections is key – ultimately, best done in small focused groups or one-on-one School-College-Work Initiative 18

Other Types of Resources: Events SCWI Activities and Forums Build a Dream Jill of All Trades Skills Ontario Competitions and presentations (link to scwi. ca recording: https: //code. adobeconnect. com/pn 4 kpzjqlyjw/? proto=true ) Keep students thinking about the trades Keep up the excitement, build the momentum Poll: How do you follow-up on activities, events, presentations? School-College-Work Initiative 19

1) Resources – Guest Speaker Mark Brotherston OYAP Coordinator Thames Valley DSB 1. Participate and/or develop special events 2. Know and grow your network of schools and teacher contacts 3. Stay connected with student participants who have shown interest SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 20

Talking to Parents Apprenticeship: What Parents Need to Know (http: //www. edu. gov. on. ca/eng/teachers/stu dentsuccess/Pathway. Apprentice. FS. pdf ) Dual Credit Parent Fact Sheet (http: //www. edu. gov. on. ca/morestudentsucc ess/Dual. Credit. FS. pdf ) OYAP website (https: //oyap. com ) SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 21

Poll: What have you found successful in communicating with parents about apprenticeship? # of Responses Electronic communication (tweets, Facebook, emails) Local media (newspapers, radio, magazines, etc. ) Print material Pathways presentations Websites 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 September 26 and October 3, 2019 Pathways to Apprenticeship Webinar Discussion Responses SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 22

2) Strategies for connecting with employers and community partners SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 23

2) Strategies for Connecting with Employers and Community Partners – Guest Speaker Chantale Roy Coordinator, RPT 1 Student Success Coordinator, Student Success and Recruitment Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 24

Level 1 RTA Sign-up Night– Cambrian College RPT 1 • Prior to start-up • 28 students with an RTA from both Boards • Paperwork is so important so we wanted to bring them together and also celebrate this with them and their parents/guardians • An opportunity for them to meet their employers and tour Cambrian’s skilled trades labs AGENDA 5: 00 - Registration, arrival and light dinner - sit apprentices and employers at same tables 5: 30 - MLTSD to address group and talk about what it means to be an apprentice. Complete paperwork with students step-by-step process (with help of us as well) 6: 30 - Present gift to Employers and Apprentices and they take pictures 6: 50 - Show trade labs by RTA (have 3 group leaders) and wrap-up (tours were optional) and lasted till 7: 30 7: 00 –Departure https: //www. thesudburystar. com/news/local-news/interest-in-trades-seems-to-begrowing-among-sudbury-students Contact Information: Chantale Roy, Student Success Coordinator Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology Chantale. roy@cambriancollege. ca (705) 566 -8101, ext. 7646

Employment Ontario ü school boards are required to provide at least one Employment Ontario information session for graduating OYAP students, as part of the OYAP funding requirements. http: //www. tcu. gov. on. ca/eng/eopg/program s/oyap. html https: //www. ontario. ca/page/get-help-finding-youth-orstudent-job SCWI/IJECT 26

https: //landscapeontario. com/learn SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 27

http: //www. skillsontario. com/ SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 28

https: //www. 183 training. com/ SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 29

3) Success strategies for delivery of Level 1 apprenticeship dual credits SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 30

Level 1 Dual Credits LEVEL 1 IN-SCHOOL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING FOR ONTARIO SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Level 1 Delivery Approaches Delivery Locations • College-delivered • Team-taught • Oversight • • College Secondary School Online Community Location Student Participants • SCWI Primary Target Group Students • Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program Participants http: //scwi. ca/resources/docs/tools/2019/SCWI_Level 1_Options_Chart_2019 -11 -01. pdf SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 31

3) Success strategies for Level 1 delivery – Guest Speaker Joachim Vallentin Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) Co-ordinator Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Louise Stallings Apprenticeship Engagement Specialist Marshall School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship Mohawk College SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 32

mohawkcollege. ca/apprenticeshiphub

The Hub Priorities: • Provide resources to students interested in the skilled trades and services • Build relationships with employers/experts in the industry • Promote the skilled trades and services as a viable career option mohawkcollege. ca/apprenticeshiphub

Key Audience: q Industry/Employers who are in need of resources in skilled trades sector q Registered Apprentices who need support navigating their apprenticeship path q People exploring careers in the skilled trades q School staff and parents who may not fully realize the opportunities and realities of today’s skilled trades mohawkcollege. ca/apprenticeshiphub

Supports for Program Delivery Math Resources Dual Credit Teachers Tech teachers in the school Community partners – robotics team members, Industry Education councils and training boards, union halls, employers School-College-Work Initiative 36

Question: Other options for Oversight Level 1 delivery if a College is unsure about signing off. Ask another college? - please begin by exploring options with colleges in your RPT - get in touch with the SCWI team to discuss further http: //scwi. ca/scwi/research. php SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 37

Question: How does the SCWI Seat Purchase work? - Seat Purchase is now “In-Class Training Program Funding” - SCWI funds on a per student basis depending on the number of hours of the trade - The funding is the same as a college would receive from MLTSD - more details available in SCWI Annotated Dual Credit Benchmarks (http: //scwi. ca/resources/docs/Requirements_2020 -23_EL/SCWI_202021_Annotated_Dual_Credit_Benchmarks_20191. pdf ) SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 38

Question: How do students who have completed level 1 move on to the next level? Are they contacted by the ministry or their OYAP coordinator? The process varies depending on how the student completes the Level 1 - Pathways to Apprenticeship explains the process for the various options (http: //www. edu. gov. on. ca/eng/teachers/studentsuccess/oyap. html ) SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 39

Question: How are the courses chosen that are offered at each program? - Board and College reps on Region Planning Teams jointly determine which dual credit courses (or Level 1 s) to offer - decisions will be based on what the college can offer, and ideally on student interest, and the suitability of the course for the target audience SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 40

Question: Rural students getting to take Level 1 s May be a function of what is offered in certain areas SCWI provides funding for transportation, within the RPT SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 41

Next Steps SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 42

Contact Us David Armstrong davidarmstrong@ontariodirectors. ca Janine Griffore janine. griffore@gmail. com Phil Hedges Phil. Hedges@kwic. com Sonja Vandermeer svandermeer@ontariodirectors. ca SCHOOL-COLLEGE-WORK INITIATIVE 43