Atlantic Workforce Partnership

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1 Atlantic Workforce Partnership Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Montreal, PQ Establishing the Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project (AAHP) Melissa Young 1

2 This presentation will include; Background Establishing AAHP Developing the Action Plan and Governance Model 2

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4 Different rules and policies Different standards training on-the-job and technical Access to Training Numerous of processes 4

5 Same Processes Common Standards Atlantic Policies Credit/RPL 5

6 Common Processes for Common Standards for Administration of Exams Trade Name Low Registration Trades Hours Fees Atlantic Curriculum Standards Voluntary and Compulsory Designation Exam Banks Marketing/Promotion Strategy Log Books Employer and Apprentice Incentives Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees Training Provider Compensation Curriculum Sequencing (& # of levels) Completion Rates IT System (common system) Communication Plan Select next trades (criteria) Common Elements of both Process and Standards Registration/Entry Requirements Completion Requirements Recognition of Prior Learning (some elements will be trade specific) Trade specific elements of harmonization. 6

7 Representatives from each Province: Employee Employer Training Provider NL (3) NB(3) ATAC (12) NS (3) PE (3) 7

8 PHASE 3 Implementation PHASE 4 Operations PHASE 2 Requirements & Design PHASE 1 Planning ( AS IS and the TO BE models) 8

9 Phase I Bricklayer Cook Welder Metal Fabricator Carpenter Construction Electrician Industrial Electrician Instrumentation and Control Technician Plumber Steamfitter-Pipefitter Phase II Automotive Service Technician Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Truck and Transport Mechanic Industrial Mechanic Boilermaker Sprinkler Fitter 9

10 National Atlantic Trade Name Hours (OTJ and Tech.) Training Levels Sequencing Trade Qualifier Hours - Curriculum Standard - Log Book - Exam Bank Specifications - Exam Banks (levels) - Recognition of Prior Learning - Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees - 10

11 Questions/Comments Contact Information: Charmaine Flynn AAHP Project Manager (709)

12 Atlantic Workforce Partnership Canadian Apprenticeship Forum Montreal, PQ Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project (AAHP) Industry Perspective Carol Macculloch 12

13 MOU signed by Premiers in 2014 MOU Objectives: Increase the mobility of apprentices through elimination of unnecessary complexities Improve completion rates through greater availability of training Increase the number of apprentices and journeypersons by availing of labour market information and focused efforts on gender and equity group participation 13

14 Cooperative and proactive approaches to service delivery Program and standards alignment Commitment to maintain harmonized trades, policies and processes Leverage efficiencies and exemplary practices across the Region 14

15 Leadership is provided through the Atlantic Apprenticeship Council (AAC) Members include Jurisdictional Heads of Apprenticeship and Board Chairs Board Chairs bring a consistent industry perspective to all aspects of apprenticeship in the Atlantic Region Formal reporting structure through senior officials to Ministers and Council of Atlantic Premiers Building on previous work common Atlantic standards 15

16 Atlantic Trade Advisory Committees ensure industry direction and advice permeate the collaboration The use of discipline teams enables internal expertise and buyin to harmonization decisions A comprehensive Change Management approach facilitates crystallization of the Atlantic system, both internally and with stakeholders Success requires dedicated resources to support ongoing jurisdictional collaboration Creation of an Atlantic system results in enhanced confidence in our work and in a strong collective voice 16

17 Questions/Comments Contact Information: 17

18 CAF Conference June 11,

19 Project Overview Project Scope Project Phases Project Status New Province Joins AMS Client / Apprentice Benefits Employer / Organization Benefits

20 5 Provinces (MB, NB, NL, NS, PE) Requirements completed in each Province first to confirm alignment Consortium Proposal ABM Integrated Solutions Lead Fixed Price Implementation Custom Off The Shelf (COTS) solution itacit - Currently over 1,000 clients and 100,000 users

21 Project Scope SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION TRAINING PROVIDER SELF-SERVE EXAM MANAGEMENT TRAINING MANAGEMENT CLIENT / APPRENTICE MANAGEMENT SELF-SERVE CLIENT / APPRENTICE SELF-SERVE REPORTING EMPLOYER MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYER SELF-SERVE 21

22 Project Initialization and Requirements Finalization (completed) Confirmed Requirements with SMEs Core Application Development Develop the Core System as an Apprenticeship COTS Seven (7) Releases Provincial Implementation Plans Develop Interfaces, Environment Set Up Leap Frog Approach

23 Future State Processes Core System Development Completed Release 4 of 7 Completed Project Charter, Project Plan, Change Management Strategy and Traceability Plan Ongoing Data Migration, Technical Specifications, Screen Mock-Ups, Stakeholder profiles, Interface Design, UAT

24 Saskatchewan will soon be officially joining the AMS project. We are looking forward to Saskatchewan joining our team!! We also have delivered an AMS presentation and demo to Nunavut and Ontario; and have an outstanding request for the same with Yukon.

25 Enhance service delivery times (no more paper) Easy access to their apprenticeship electronic file Apply for services and pay fees online View hours and skills Apply for technical training and exams online Update tombstone information (address, phone) No longer have to apply to the Agency for Federal grants and risk missing apply before dates AMS will provide required information automatically upon eligibility Enhance mobility Electronic record will follow apprentice

26 Ability to manage your apprentice and track progress Register / Cancel / Transfer an apprentice Electronic Logbook Confirm they are scheduled for training or to take an exam Access to exam breakdown results (pass/fail) Faster service delivery times (Paperless) Enhance communication tool New AMS notification tool (i.e. Notified when apprentice is scheduled for training) Monitor ratio Compliance Management

27 Questions/Comments Contact Information Susan Sparks 27