Apprenticeship & School to Career PresentationSkilled TradesWhy are they important???Where were you onAugust 14, 2003On that day, things just stopped working….for over 50 million peopleIn 24 Hours…Output of the Federal Government fell by 5.1%Oil & Gas extraction was down –litre of gas rose by 6.3 cents in AugustOne in four people stayed home and could not workMillions of dollars of spoiled foodLost revenues in travel industryRetail sector downSource: Hamilton Spectator -November 1, 2003www.mypowercareer.comwww.tradeup.caSource: Hamilton Spectator, November 16, 2003Why consider a skilled tradeInteresting FactsIn 1991 -17% of all 20 year old Ontario residents did not complete high schoolIn 1995 –14% of all 24 year old Ontario residents did not complete high schoolIn 1995 -107,323 students graduated from high school (Includes day, night, correspondence Adult Ed.)By 1998, only 55,302 graduated from an Ontario University (includes Bachelor’s degree,undergrad diploma, and other undergrad qualifications)Typically 4 in 10 Ontario students who begin high school graduate from university or collegeSource: Statistics Canada & Human Resource Development Canada, 2000Source: Alan KingDouble Cohort Study, Phase 2 Report, 2002Student Destination Grade 9 Enrolement = 100%Go to College23%Go to University28%Do not Graduate25%Go to Work24%Why become a Skilled Trades Person?Current shortage of skilled labour is an obstacle to a country’s economic growthA lack of qualified skilled people reduce the ability of businesses to effectively produce high –value goodsIn the long run, these businesses will find it difficult to compete in a global market and eventually failThe current cost of Post Secondary EducationUniversity cost approximately $10,000 per year in debt College cost approximately $5,000 per year in debtApprentices have 90% of their tuition paid by the government Apprentices earn wages while they are completing their education, training and Certification Some Facts…..40 % of new jobs in the next 20 years will be in trades and technologiesThe average age of the trades people is 45-50 years old50% of current trades people are set to retire in the next 7 –10 yearsIt is estimated that 50,000 unfilled high skilled jobs will exist by 2010By 2007, in Ontario alone, there will be a shortage of about 15,000 machinists, tool and die, mould makers, millwrights, and industrial electriciansSource: Hamilton Spectator April 8, 2001 & Information Technology Association of Canada14.325.330.520.59.405101520253035PercentAge Profile -Construction Labour Force -Ontario, 200015-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64Source: Statistics CanadaAgeBabyBoomers“The shortage of skilled workers means blue-collar jobs are nowgold-collar jobs”Source: Hamilton Spectator –November 26, 2002Certificate of Qualification Journey Person $29.61 [7200 Hours & Up] 4th Term Apprentice $25.10 (85%) [5401-7200 Hours] 3rd Term Apprentice $20.58 (70%) [3601-5400 Hours] 2nd Term Apprentice $17.59 (60%) [1801-3600 Hours] 1st Term Apprentice $14.49 (50%) [0 -1800 Hours] Pre-Apprenticeship INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BASIC SCHOOL ADVANCED SCHOOL General Carpenter Apprenticeship Training Note:•Wage rates per May 2003 ICI collective agreement•Base wage rates only; do not include 10% vacation pay or benefitsGeneral Carpenter Apprenticeship TrainingLocal 27Current SalariesCarpenter$64,000Tool & Die$62,700 –over $100,000Automotive Technician$46,700Brick & Stone Mason$65,700Industrial Millwright$63,340Auto Mechanic$46,700Electrical & Telecommunications (installation and repairs)$53,300Electronics (design & production)$56,700HVAC$60,000Small Engines/Heavy equipment$55,000 -$58,525Glaziers –Glass Cutters$60,000Other Benefits….Trades people not only receive excellent pay but also:Get a great deal of satisfaction from their workOpportunity for advancement to management-level positionsExcellent benefitsCan be very successful with their own company –entrepreneurship opportunitiesThere is no reason why women should not pursue these high paying rewarding careers.More women are entering the skilled Trades through apprenticeship each year.Many women out perform men in many skilled trades –ie. tool and die, welding, and electrical.Women should consider the Skilled Trades too!Women into Skilled Trades -WISTThe program is intended to provide women with the opportunity to work in growth industries in the manufacturing sector where skills shortages exist. These programs are offered at Mohawk College.Course content will be as follows:Employability Skills -8 weeksPre-Apprenticeship -14 weeksGeneral Machining-8 weeksTraining in this stream will correspond to the basic level, common core apprenticeship curriculum for the following trades: Tool and Die Maker, Mould Maker , General Machinist Electrician -8 weeksTraining in this stream will correspond to the basic level, common core apprenticeship curriculum for the following trades: Industrial Electrician Construction and Maintenance Electrician Ontario Women’s DirectorateOWDWomen represent:Only 1.6% of workers in the automotive industry Only 4 per cent of apprentices in non-traditional occupationsThe automotive parts manufacturing sector, anticipates a shortage of between 10,000 to 14,000 skilled workers in the next five to 10 years. The Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association is partnering with the OWD to recruit women for this sector Construction/Industrial electricians at Ford earn $48.00/hr + 10% vacation pay + benefits & pensionApprenticeshipDefinitionsApprentice –A person who studies and trains under the supervision of a qualified individual in order to develop specific skillsJourney Person –A person who supervises and trains an apprenticeApprenticeship –A period of time (usually 2-5 years) where an apprentices studies and trains in order to become qualified in a specific career“Ticket” –Certification and qualification of trainingApprenticeshipand the LawApprenticeship LawsIn 1998 a new law governing apprenticeship in Ontario was passed. A.C.A.This new law covers all apprenticeships in the Motive Power, Industrial & Service sectorsThe Construction Trades still remain under the old law. TQAAACA = Apprenticeship Certification ActTQAA = Trade Qualification & Apprenticeship ActApprenticeship LawsUnder this new law high school graduation is the minimum requirement for apprenticeshipAccording to the old law Construction Trades do not require high school graduationHowever even in the Construction Trades most employers expect and only hire high school graduatesPost SecondaryApprenticeshipTherefore Apprenticeship can now be considered post secondary educationApprenticeship Training is overseen by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and UniversitiesThis Ministry sets the Curriculum Standards for the in school portion & the (Training Standards) for the on-the-job training portion of the programApprenticeship is post secondary education with a differencePost Secondary ApprenticeshipIn Apprenticeships you earn while you learn80% of the learning takes place on the jobAs outlined in the Training StandardsWhile you are being paidIn a post-secondary education Apprenticeship Program20 % of the learning will take place in apprenticeship courses as outlined in the Curriculum StandardsThese apprenticeship courses are traditionally taught at a local Community CollegeThe government pays 90% of your tuition -you pay $400The Exception to the Apprenticeship LawAlthough High School Graduation is required for most ApprenticeshipsThe Ontario Government has made one exception to this ruleStudents taking part in a special program may start their apprenticeship while still in high schoolThis allows students to make a smooth transition into their Post Secondary Apprenticeship programsO.Y.A.POntario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramThis special program is called...Ontario Youth Apprenticeship ProgramWhy take COOP in high school?Helps you decide if you would like to work in a selected career –real job experienceEarn up to 4 senior creditsSome COOP placements are paid up to $60 per day –Canadian Armed Forces –MilitiaMore and more colleges and universities are requesting COOP experience for programsEstablish references –networking, resumeMany COOP jobs can turn in to summer, part or full time placementsThere is no rush to leave high school in 4 years –take your time to consider alloptionsConcentrated O.Y.A.P.Concentrated OYAP allows students earn “Advanced Standing” in their ApprenticeshipIn Concentrated OYAP students can take the first apprenticeship course (usually taught at a local Community college) while they are still in high schoolConcentrated OYAP allows students to earn both high school and apprenticeship credits at the same time0 1 2 3 4 5 618 19 20 21 22 23 24232323C of AC of QC of AC of QTechnologist DiplomaC of AC of QPre-App CLevel 1CC of AC of QPre-App CC of AC of QTechnician DiplomaCollege Apprenticeship or Both??RegularApprenticeshipRouteCollegeCertificateRouteCollegeTechnicianRouteCollegeTechnologistRouteConcentratedOYAPRoute2How do I get started??Take technological studies courses that interest you while in high schoolTake grade 11 and 12 English, math, and some science courses –such as physics, or chemistryComplete your O.S.S.D. and take COOP if possible in your senior years (gr. 11 or 12)Try to find relevant part time or summer time work experiences –talk to people in the tradesTalk to your Guidance counsellor in Student ServicesRead the news paper, try to study job trends –get informedConcentrated O.Y.A.P.Concentrated OYAP is recommended when availableFor similar courses offered at community colleges or private vocational schools the cost may range from $2,500 to $7,000In Halton students may take these courses while they are in high school for a small fee ($250) saving both time and money And at the same time begin your apprenticeship sooner O.Y.A.P. in HaltonIf you would like more information about Apprenticeships please visit Your School to Career contactIn Student ServicesVisitwww.schooltocareer.caCheck out these Web Siteswww.schooltocareer.cawww.apprenticsearch.comwww.madewiththetrades.comwww.careercruising.cawww.skilledtrades.caThank You