Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency September 10, 2014 Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project (AAHP)

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1 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency September 10, 2014 Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project (AAHP) 1

2 Council of Atlantic Premiers Deputy Minister (DM) Steering Committee 8 Economic, Labour Market & Immigration DMs Inter-govermental Affairs (IGA) DMs AWP Secretariat ADM Working Group Apprenticeship Harmonization Attraction and Immigration LMDA LMI Business Support 2

3 Objectives: To meet industry demand for a skilled workforce The only priority that has received external funding from the federal government specifically for apprenticeship Maximize access to training (in both official languages, as appropriate by jurisdiction) to meet the needs of employers, apprentices and trade qualifiers Facilitate mobility Maximize operational efficiencies Maximize employer / apprentice awareness and engagement First two years harmonize four trades Next two years harmonize an additional six trades 3

4 Trade Bricklayer Cook Instrumentation and Control Technician Construction Electrician Lead Province Newfoundland & Labrador Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Nova Scotia 4

5 Common Processes for: Administration of Exams Low Registration Trades Fees Compulsory Certification Marketing/Awareness Strategy Employers and Apprentice Incentives Training Provider Compensation Completion Rates Communication Plan Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Selection of Next 6 Trades (same for all jurisdictions) Common Standards for Trade Name Hours Atlantic Curriculum Standards Exam Data Banks Log Books Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees Curriculum Sequencing Registration/Entry Requirements Completion Requirements Trade Name Hours 5

6 AAHP Team Discipline Teams ATAC s Steering Committee Apprenticeship Boards Senior Officials 6

7 Objectives: Enhanced reporting capabilities Extended functionality to apprentices, training providers and employers (online forms, payment processing, etc.) Flexibility to effectively respond to current and emerging labour market needs and training requirements. 7

8 Project Management Phase 1 - Planning Phase 2 Harmonization Requirements and Design Phase 3 Implementation Phase 4 Operations Key Activity Planning Review and Approval Process Inventory Assessment Harmonization Assessment Review and Approval Process Implementation Review and Approval Process Harmonization Support & Maintenance Review and Approval Process Harmonization Assessment Present Recommendations Review and Feedback Achieve Agreement Requirements Design Impact Assessment Implementation Planning Transition Planning Operations Planning 8

9 Initial/baseline diagnostic completed (AMEC Consultants, 2013) Council of Atlantic Premiers supportive of harmonization approach culminating in the signing of a MOU signed by (May 2014) ESDC Funding approved ESDC $4.3M, Provinces $3.5M (cash and in-kind) = $7.8 M project Agreement with ESDC signed by Council of Atlantic Premiers Principal Secretary (end date July 2017) o Regular activity and $ reports to ESDC required 9

10 Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Steering Committee established (Directors & Board Chairs/biweekly meetings) An IT systems needs assessment and To-be Business Processes analysis completed (Bell Canada) 20-item action plan developed (not including IT) Groundwork Project 10

11 IT solution: Issuing Statements of Work for: Options for IT System Governance Jurisdictional Scan Select next 6 trades Establish Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees Develop communications & engagement plan Update the time lines and build in release dates Complete the planning process Conduct Inventory Commence design & development process Coordinate with CCDA and New West Partnership initiatives 11

12 AWP Executive Director Administrative Support AAHP Steering Committee AAHP Regional Coordinator Director Strategic Initiatives Research and Statistics Officer 3Dicipline Teams Policy Client Services Program Development Policy Analyst Research & Statistics Officer Communications Consultant 12

13 Elizabeth Mills, AWP Executive Director Melissa Young, Regional Coordinator Wendy Allen, Policy Analyst Jill Johnson, Research & Statistics Officer Charlett Brine, Executive Secretary Adam Hall, EY Consultant 13

14 As of September 11, 2014 members shall include; Director of Apprenticeship, Province of New Brunswick Director of Apprenticeship, Province of Newfoundland & Labrador CEO Apprenticeship Agency, Province of Nova Scotia Director of Apprenticeship, Director of Apprenticeship, Nova Scotia Manager of Apprenticeship, Province of Prince Edward Island Board Chair, Province of New Brunswick Agency Chair, Province of Nova Scotia Board Chair, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Board Chair, Province of Prince Edward Island of whom shall all hold decision making authority 4 Alternates (1 from each province), no decision making authority Executive Director AWP (Chair) Regional Coordinator AAHP (Secretary to Steering Committee) 14

15 Atlantic Workforce Partnership c/o Council of Atlantic Premiers Office 5161 George Street, Suite 1006 Halifax, NS B3J 1M7 New Brunswick Office Chestnut Complex P.O. Box York Street Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1 Canada 15