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Slide # Image Notes 1 Appsearch logo This presentation was created by apprenticesearch.com and is designed to introduce students and others to skilled trades and apprenticeship in Ontario. What exactly are skilled trades? Look closely at these photos and see what these skilled trade occupations have in common. 2-6 Photos of young people in various skilled trade positions 7-10 Summarizes common These can be elicited from students or presented as is on factors screen. 11 Apprenticeship in There are over 150 occupations that have been designated Ontario chart as “skilled trades” by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities. 12 Four sectors graphic These trades are divided into four categories or “sectors.” 13 Construction These occupations (and over 30 others) are what most people think of when they hear “skilled trades.” They are very visible and also very important, both in building new structures and repairing old ones. 14 Industrial These tradespeople often work in factory or plant settings, and are involved with machinery that helps to produce manufactured products. 15 Motive Power These skilled tradespeople repair cars, trucks and other motorized vehicles. 16 Service This final category contains a wide mix of skilled trades – all of which in some way provide direct service to people. 17 Compulsory trades These are trades that can legally be practiced in Ontario only by fully licensed tradespeople or registered apprentices. 18 Red Seal trades The Red Seal program allows qualified tradespeople to practice their trade anywhere in Canada where the trade is designated without having to write further examinations. Over 50 trades are included in the Red Seal program, accounting for almost 90% of all apprentices and more than 80% of the total trades workforce in Canada 19 What exactly is In a classroom setting, students may offer some or all of apprenticeship? the following components: 20 Paid on the job Apprentices earn while they learn, increasing wages over training the course of the apprenticeship. Apprenticeship also includes a classroom component (approximately 15%), often offered at a community college. Apprenticeships can take from 2-5 years to complete, depending on the trade. 21 Learning from a One of the great advantages of a formal apprenticeship, is qualified tradesperson the assurance that the apprentice is learning from a fully qualified and licensed tradesperson. 22 Overseen by MTCU This is also important. Training Consultants from the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities ensure that apprenticeship programs cover all the basic skills outlined in the training schedule for each trade. 23 Best way to prepare Formal apprenticeship programs provide state-of-the-art for a career in the training and ensure that the apprentice obtains skills that skilled trades can be with a variety of employers in a variety of settings. 24 Myths Students may be able to come up with several of these myths through a short discussion. 25 Heavy lifting and While still true for some work in the skilled trades, many dirty hands trades use modern equipment and devices that can minimize heavy lifting and dirty hands. 26 Trades are for low- Trades today require strong problem-solving skills, achieving students competent math skills, and the ability to communicate and work as a member of a team. 27 Low pay Tradespeople earn a wide range of salaries, depending on the trade, the person’s experience, and the region of the province. Union membership can also make a difference. On average, tradespeople earn more than the average Canadian. 28 Additional Two recommended sources for more detailed information information about wages in the various trades are Working in Canada concerning wages (www.workingincanada.gc.ca) and Ontario Job Futures (http://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/labourmarket/ojf/) 29 Dead end jobs Often tradespeople move into management or teaching; others wind up owning their own businesses. 30 Males only All trades today are open to everyone, and there are greater numbers of females entering trades that have been traditionally male-dominated. 30 A few suggestions See following slides. 31 Technological Offerings vary school-to-school, but these courses can education courses provide hands-on training and can introduce a student to what it might be like to work in a trade. 32 Volunteer These also provide valuable experience and can expand a opportunities young person’s future job network. 33 Research This is always important, and now there is much available online, starting with www.apprenticesearch.com. 34 Co-op Co-operative education programs offer high school students an excellent opportunity to try out a career. Students earn school credit while gaining valuable experience and potential references. Sometimes co-op leads directly to paid employment. 35 OYAP The Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program allows youth who are 16 or over with 16 or more credits to actually register as apprentices if their skilled trade co-op placements go well. These students can graduate from secondary school with both a Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a head start on a skilled trade career. 36 OYAP video Self-explanatory 37 After high school… Discuss – what are the various “post-secondary pathways” available to students 38 The College Choice Colleges offer many diploma or certificate programs related to skilled trades. The hands-on, practical experience gained can help some jobseekers land apprenticeship positions after finishing the program. 39 Pre-apprenticeship These programs are funded by the Ontario government, program and give students both workplace and classroom-based experience in preparation for an apprenticeship. These programs last up to 40 weeks in duration and are often based at community colleges or other training facilities. Training is provided at no cost to the student 40 Importance of The traditional way to obtain an apprenticeship was (and networking still is for many jobseekers) for the jobseeker to go out and find an employer willing to train him/her. This is not always easy for many young people, and students need to understand the value of networking – talking to relatives, friends, acquaintances, teachers about careers and businesses in the area of interest – in the hopes of expanding a network of connections that can lead to an employer willing to hire. 41 Employment Ontario These Ontario-government funded agencies are mandated to assist jobseekers looking for work at no cost to the jobseeker. There are many Employment Ontario Offices across the province. 42 Starting a new job… It is important to remind students that employers are looking for young people willing to learn and start with entry-level tasks. First impressions are important – punctuality, cooperation, initiative, consideration, and good manners can get a new employee off on the right foot. 43 A great website www.apprenticesearch.com is a great starting point for anyone wishing to learn more about skilled trades and apprenticeship in Ontario. Extensive information is available to all, and serious full-time jobseekers can create profiles, upload resumes, and apply for jobs online through the website. 44 Apprenticesearch.com Self-explanatory video 45- Apprenticeship This two-sided sheet, available on the website, lists 46 Incentives and incentives, tax credits, and subsidies available to both Subsidies employers hiring apprentices, and apprentices themselves. 47 Trades in demand These pie graphs summarize some of the current activity on apprenticesearch.com and contrast the apprenticeship opportunities most frequently posted by employers with the trades most popular with jobseekers. 48 Apprenticesearch Thank you to the audience. If time permits, follow up logo with a question and answer session.