NEW TUITION POLICY SAVES WORLDSKILLS 2009 APPRENTICES MONEY VOLUNTEERS f NEEDED Advanced Education Minister world skills Denis Herard announced a new tuition and affordability The WorldSkills competition Ml framework in early November is coming to Calgary in Calgary2009l4'l that will make technical training 2009 - a nd you can be a p art of it! Thousands of volunteers more affordable for apprentices. Under the framework, future are needed to help with organizing the event, participating on tuition fee increases will be technical committees, providing demonstrations, and more. Visit limited to the cost of living, the W/orldSkills 2009 website at www.worldskills2009.com to as measured by the Alberta Consumer Price Index (CPI), learn about the many volunteer opportunities available. which is currently at 3.3 per WorldSkills is the largest skills competition in the world, cent. bringing together young people from more than 45 countries. From Uft to right: Ron Wong, Instructor: Daniel For the 2007-08 year, tuition for Competitions are held in 40 categories ranging from welding Gillett, cook apprentice in-class apprenticeship training and plumbing to cooking and landscape gardening. This is will be $84 per week ($672 for eight weeks of technical training). Under the previous policy, tuition would have the first time the competition will be held in Alberta, so let’s risen to $948. Apprentices have not faced a tuition fee increase in two years show our support and help make 2009 the most successful because of the Alberta government tuition rebate. Apprentices are currently WorldSkills competition ever. paying tuition fees at the 2004-05 level - $ 81.25 per week ($650 for eight We'll continue to feature WorldSkills 2009 in future editions of weeks). Apprenticeship Update. Stay tuned! The Alberta government and the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board are fully committed to offering quality training chat is accessible for all Alberta apprentices. GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE I1 AL POPORKEINNTGI C EFSOHRI P A VAILABLE Apprentices who can demonstrate financial need may qualify for grants to help pay for tuition, books, supplies and living expenses. Grants do not have to be repaid. II '‘ii TS PEACCHENSI?C AL TRAINING For more information about tuition fees or financial assistance for apprentices visit www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca or contact a l ocal I 5 [SEEPAGES] apprenticeship and industry training office. REGISTERED APPRENTICES IN ALBERTA REACH RECORD LEVELS The number of apprentices in Alberta has reached record levels. Employers have really stepped up to the plate and are nov/ hiring and registering about 1 00 apprentices each work day. The data in this chart reflects the total number of apprentices registered in Alberta on June 30 each year. As of October 31, 2006, there were 57,355 registered apprentices in Alberta. TOTAL NUMBER OF APPRENTICES REGISTERED tOUKt AiRinAAOVANODtOUCAnOH III APPRENTICESHIP UPDATE FALL/WINTER 2006 MESSAGE FROM i ARTNER5HIP HELPS PREPARE THE MINISTER OF ADVANCED "LECTRfC.'AN APPRENTICES FOR WORLDSKILLS 2009 EDUCATION The Elecerical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA), the Our province has an outstanding, national InternadonaS Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (EBEW) and the reputation for its apprenticeship and Electrical Industry Training Centres of Alberta (EITCA) have teamed up industry training system, and 2006 has only reinforced that impeccable recognition. It to encourage Electrician apprentices to begin training for the WorldSkills competition in Calgary in 2009. has been a y ear of incredible milestones with the number of registered apprentices Pat Barnes, Labour Relations Coordinator for the ECAA, says skills competitions are a g reat opportunity for apprentices to showcase their reaching record levels. skills. “These competitions allow Alberta’s apprentices to learn about their Now, more than ever, is a g reat time for Albertans to get into the trades. With the craft on a national and global scale, and rheyVe also helped to raise the economy projected to remain strong for years ahead, the number of opportunities profile of the trades in recent years,” he said. “Skills competitions can also will only continue to grow. This is g ood news for people who are interested help Alberta meet the growing need for skilled tradespeople in the future in the trades as a worthwhile and valuable career — w here there are abundant by encouraging young people to excel in the trades.” opportunities to discover one’s passions and work toward achieving one’s dreams, As part of an overall strategy to increase the number of age-qualified all while contributing to Alberta’s prosperity and high quality of life. electrician apprentices competing for places in provincial and national I’ve always been a b eliever in the power of p ost-secondary training and skills competitions and at WorldSkills 2009, ECAA, IBEW and EITCA development, and I’m pleased to see so many apprentices, industry members and will jointly sponsor the training of a number of RAP (Registered employers supporting the journey of life-long learning. Apprenticeship Program) apprentices, as well as individuals enrolled in 1 a m proud of our longstanding working relationship with the Alberta the EITCAs PACT (Pre-Apprenticeship Candidate Training) program. Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. Our government continues The training will be offered through the EITCA’s centre in Edmonton and CO work closely with it to encourage panicipation in the trades through through participating contractors. “This will allow apprentices to move innovative programs such as the Registered Apprenticeship Program, the Alberta to different employers to gain the required amount of work experience," Aboriginal Apprenticeship projea, and most recently, the Youth in Transition to Pat advises. “It will also expose them to the tasks that have made up the Apprenticeship project. WorldSkills competitions for electrician apprentices in the past.” These fundamental grassroots programs are the solid foundation for home-grown For more information contact Pat at <7RO> 4AO-1777 or visit solutions to our demand for more skilled workers. In addition, we are conttnuai^ www.eltca.ca. developing unique approaches to apprenticeship technical training and increasing financial support for apprentices through scholarships, bursaries and grants. Trades are very rewarding and challenging careers. Tradespeople drive Alberta’s industries, and for that reason, the knowledge and skills they bring to the APPRENTICES RECOGNIZED WITH workplace are essential. $532,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS To all apprentices, employers, instructors and journeypeople, thank you for everything you’re doing to contribute to Alberta’s success. Keep up the great work! Uie Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board is p leased to announce that 532 Alberta apprentices and trainees have been awarded $1,000 scholarships in 2006 through the board’s fiimily of scholarships. This includes 355 graduating Denis Herard high school students in the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and MINISTER 177 Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training scholarship recipients. The scholarships recognize apprentices and trainees mr their commitment to their INPUT NEEDED FROM NATURAL trade or designated occupation and encourage them to complete their training programs. 'Ihey were made possible through a j oint initiative between the GAS COMPRESSION INDUSTRY Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, industry and the Alberta government. The gas compressor industry has applied to have natural gas compression technician For a l ist of recipients and industry donors, visit www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca. designated as a c ompulsory certification trade. Input is welcome from employees and employers whose work involves manufacturing, installing and servicing natural MORE RAP SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - C HECK IF YOU QUALIFY gas compression equipment. Previously, to be considered for a R AP scholarship you were required to have A JC sii lveyy wm - — — CUilSLULmg illlli Ul JdSlUAtf graduated from high school within the past year. Now. while priority wiE be 2007 to determine wbat tasks should be included in the scope of work for a n an galisvoe n b et o c ornesciendte r egdr.a duates, RAP high school graduates from previous years will gas compression technician, how to recognize tradespeople who are already worl as natural gas compression technicians, what skills and training should be requir cIfo ny toiun u wienrge ian R aAnP a papprporveendt ic ree g uwlhaor agprpardeunattiecde s hfirpo m p rhoigghr a ms,c h oyool u a nmda y a raep ply for a cfeorr t icfeirctaitSicona d otnr,a d ea n udn d wehre t thheer A ptphre e notciccuepsahtiipo n a nsdh o uIlndd u sbter y d e sTirganianitnegd Aac tc .o mpulsoi) $1,000 RAI^ scholarship. To participate in the survey, send your name and telephone number to The scholarship application form is available at www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca or Nichols Applied Management by December 31, 2006. The company car from your local apprenticeship and industry training office. reached by phone at: (780) 424-0091 or 1 - 866-754-7788 by fax at Applications are being accepted for RAP scholarships until February 28, 2007. 4by2 8 e-m7a6i4l4 , a t ; b iy n mfaoi@l N iatc:h o11l0s0A,p p 1l0i1e3d0M-a1n0a3g e mSetrnete t, c Eodmm onton, A8 T5J 3N9 APPRENTICESHIP UPDATE INSTRUCTOR HELPS OTHERS SUCCEED IN THE TRADES lalkine with ... Harold Lewis,, wcldin^^ instructor at Lakeland ^ nllrer Harold Lewis is p roud to be able As an instructor, Harold plays an active role in helping others succeed in the to give something back to Alberta's trades. He’s happy to be able to share his knowledge with apprentices and ~ apprenticeship and industry training encourages other journeypersons to do the same. “The more that colleges can k system. satisfy the demand for qualified instructors, the more people there will be to train apprentices to help meet the increasing demand for tradespeople,” he He earned his welder journeyman certiHcate in 1996 said. and has been a w elding instructor at Lakeland College Harold, a member of the Onion Lake Tribal Band in Saskatchewan, is also for the past nve years. ‘T wanted to try something new proud to help Aboriginal people find careers in the trades, and hopes to see and help others at the same time, so teaching was a many more Aboriginal people complete apprenticeship programs. “Aboriginal good option for me ” h e said. people should grab the opportunity to learn a trade, especially when the “Technical training is an Important part of any apprenticeship training economy is booming,” Harold suggests. “Completing an apprenticeship program, and there are benefits for apprentices and their employers”, says program isn’t easy, but if y ou’re determined and have the help and guidance Harold. “With each period of technical training, apprentices are able to return you need to succeed, you can earn a j ourneyman certificate in your trade.” to their employer with more knowledge and skills that they can use at their jobsite.” LOOKING FOR APPRENTICESHIP TECHNICAL TRAINING SEATS? Apprentices and employers - are you trying to find out where technical training seats are available for your trade and training period? Look no farther than www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca Click on the Apprenticeship Technical Training Schedules link, then select and click on your trade. It’s as easy as that - y ou now have the number of vacant seats for each class at each training provider at your fingertips. All you need to do then is select the class you want, and contact the college or technical institute to register using the contact information on th_e web page Cla.s vacancies are updated regularly for each trade, and the website is also updated as new classes are scheduled jn_additlonJodT£classschcdidingJnfomiatlon^£rovlded£nJlTe2radeseerets^webji^ technical training schedules and enrolment calendais Ace mailed annually to all registered apprentices and their employers in May of each year. Attending technical training each year is a necessary step on the path to a j ourneyman certificate Employers are therefore encouraged to talk to their apprentices about registering for technical training if t hey have not already done so For more information, contact your nearest apprenticeship and industry training office WORK SAFE PASSPORT LAUNCHED RECORD BOOK REMINDER Students can now track their safety training throughout high school and into Apprentices! Don't forget to make sure your record book is up the workplace with the new Work Safe Passport. Using a b ook designed like to date. Without your employer's sign-off on your record book, a p assport, teachers and employers will record the health and safety training you might not receive credit for all of the training and work a s tudent completes. These courses will be recognized by employers and will experience you earned while working for that employer That make students more marketable when seeking employment. The passport was could cause a d elay in y our progress to the next level of your officially launched on September 26, 2006. apprenticeship program and the next step on the pay scale. Your record book is l ike your “The Work Safe Passport gives students the abOity to show employers they have some safety education and training before entering the workplace very a complete history your or an apprenticeship program,” said Brian Bickiey, Chair of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board. “It will also help create a c ulture of safety for students early in life and provide encouragement for them to take safety training.” part of your apprenticeship Resources are being provided for teachers to assist them in teaching workplace health and safety courses in high school. They include teachers notes, pForro g mroarme. information, handouts, posters and other tools on topics such as emergency response plans, contact your local hazard identification, and workplace health and safety legislation. Workshops apprenticeship and industry for teachers will be offered to support the use of these resources. training office. /ibcfia ^ For more information about the Work Safe Passport, visit: http://ww\A/.hre.gov.ab.ca/whs-jointed APPRENTICESHIP UPDATE FALt/WH'iTER 2C06 IT'S ALL IN THE FAMILY Five members of Darrell LaBoucan's family have had Darrell knows exactly what his uncle means about the relationship ironworker, successful and challenging careers in the ironworker trade. have with one another. "We’re like an extended family," he .said. “We're not a l arge Some have retired, while others continue to enjoy their trade but we’re a solid one, and we’re committed to continuing to make our trade careers - a nd all have positive things to say about the trade. the best it can be.” Born in Mannvilic, a small town cast of Edmonton, Darrell began working as an ironworker in 1974 after his uncle Art Wadsworth, whose son Byron was already well into the ironworker apprenticeship program, encouraged him to give it a try. "The day I e arned my journeyman certificate was a very proud day for me, and I’m grateful to my uncle for encouraging me to get into the ironworker trade said Darrell, who now works for the Edmonton Ironworkers Local 720 as its Business Manager. "There are many great things about being an ironworker and, if I c ould go back in time. I'd choose the same career." Arc Wadsworth, Darrell’s uncle, is happy to sec the members of his family doing so well. Now 80, Art worked for more than 40 years as an ironworker. He was employed by several large companies, traveled throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and into the U.S., and co-owned a b usiness for a f ew years. He was also a supervisor for Brown & R oot when they constructed the Celancse chemical plant in east Edmonton, overseeing the erection of structural steel for the new plant. For Art, one of the best things about working in the ironworker trade is the camaraderie between tradespeople. “Our trade has always been a very close trade, From left t o right: Darrell LaBoucan, Art Wadsworth. Terry LaBoucan and Byron Wadsworth especially many years ago when the safety standards were not what they arc today,” he said. “The work could often be dangerous, and so you had to put your trust in others.” NATIONAL STUDY SHOWS TRAINING APPRENTICES PAYS PLUMBER ENTREPRENEUR ;^rTRTBUTl5^SUCrBrTO According to a recent study by the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) on the TRAINING APPRENTICES costs and benefits of apprenticeship training in Canada, employers earn an average return of approximately $1.40 on every dollar they invest in training apprentices. Talking with . . . Fred Coodchild, owner of That’s good news for employers and apprentices. Double G. Mechanical Ltd. For each of the 15 trades studied, the results show that an apprentice begins to generate net benefits for an employer by the end of the second year of training Owning a b usiness is f ull of rewards, says Fred Goodchild, owner of or even earlier. The CAF hopes this information will encourage more employers Double G. Mechanical Ltd., a p lumbing company located just outside to recognize that hiring and training apprentices is a g ood investment in their business. of Edmonton. “There are certainly challenges that come with owning a b usiness, like sleepless nights, stress and problems when you first The study also shows that in addition to the financial benefit for employers, get started, but for someone like me, the rewards far outweigh those apprenticeship training ensures that a company has skilled labour and a l ower challenges,” he said. turnover rate. The employers who participated in the study also believe that Fred employs between 20 and 40 apprentices and journeypersons, and is a journeypersons benefit from training apprentices. big supporter of apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta. "Without To download the complete study Apprenticeship - B uilding a S killed apprentices, there would be no future for our trade or any others,” he Workforce for a S trong Bottom Line, Return on Apprenticeship Training suggests. “We need more journeypersons, so we obviously need to train more apprentices.” oIrngv/e setnmgelnits. h /Ad o S ctuumdeyn t osf. a 1s5p Trades (June 2006), visit http://www.caf-:‘ Fred sees many benefits to hiring apprentices and doesn’t understand why scoosmtes tehmepml o ymeornse y d o no’rt t daok es i t .t o “oE m mpulocyhe r sti m ew h om us tth i nnko t t rhaaivnei n wg o rakpepdr e nwtiitche s YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGR> apprentices, because the reality is that they save me money,” he suggests. RECRUITS FUTURE APPRENTICES “In our trade, if a pprentices are trained well, once they are in their second FOR CONSTRUCTION TRADES year and on, they’re able to take on a b road range of tasks.” Fred also credits the support of his femily to helping his business succeed. His wife is co-owner of the business, and she runs the office and does the Jason Poulin is an electrician with a b right fiiture, thanks to the Calgary-based bookkeeping. Youth Employment Program (YEP). A j oint initiative by the Calgary ConstructiMj Association (CCA) and Alberta Human Resources and Employment, the program Fred’s advice for anyone thinking of starting a b usiness is to start small is another way to help meet the demand for skilled tradespeople in Alberta. and not be in a h urry. "If y ou enjoy a c hallenge, are prepared for obstacles I w as 19 years old when I r ealized I w as working dead-end jobs and earning next along the way, and don’t spend more than you can pay, you’ll do well.” to nothing, said Jason. I k new I n eeded to focus on a m eaningful career, and that s w hen I h eard about the Calgary Construction Associations YEP program.” Continued on page 5 apprenticeship update Youth F.mployment Ih^gram Rgcrttits Future Apprentices for Construction CARPENTERS BUILD SUCCESSFUL Trades. . . c ontinued CAREERS IN THE TRADES T!\c program is open to youth aged 16-24 who arc unemployed or underemployed, no longer attending school, and are career-oriented. A Y EP The community of Wabasca, north of Slave Lake, is coordinator sends the person's resume to potential employers, and if t he employer celebrating the first group of apprentices to graduate as decides to hire that person, a three-week period of work experience begins. At the end of the three weeks, the young person may be hired to work for the company certified journeyman carpenters while completing all of full time. their on-the-job training and all of their technical training in the community. Two weeks after his Initial appointment with a Y EP coordinator, Jason got a call from JLC Electric in Calgary. The next day he was hired as an apprentice electrician. Jason continues to work for the company six years later. As a Eight apprentices recently completed their apprenticeship program after certified electrician, he is happy to be in a career he says is enjoyable, reliable and attending all four periods of technical training at a j oint facility operated by challenging. Northern Lakes College and Alberta Job Corps in Wabasca. They arc now enjoying busy careers as certified carpenters. For more information about the YEP program, contact the CCA at Frederick Gladue is one of several graduates now working with the Bigstone (403) 262-4898 or send an e-mail message to yepi&cca.cc Cree Nation to build houses in the community. Frederick is p roud to have his FINNING PROGRAM journeyman certificate. “People are more serious about hiring me now that I have my certificate,” he says with some enthusiasm. “It says I’m qualified to do A "BIG" SUCCESS the work and that I’m recognized for that.” Joseph Bigstone previously worked with the Alberta Job Corps. His job there Finning (Canada) created the ThinkBIG Program as another way for individuals to enter the Heavy involved renovating houses and ocher construction work, “I’ve always loved Equipment Technician (HET) trade. building things and being outside, so carpentry is g reat for me,” he said. When Joseph heard about the new carpenter apprenticeship program in Wabasca, Created in 2003 and now rebranded as the Caterpillar he didn’t hesitate to sign up. “My dad was a c arpenter, but he didn’t have his Dealer Service Technician Program, this initiative is journeyman certificate,” Joseph said. “There’s a l ot of value in being lecognized a c ollaboration between Finning, Caterpillar and the for your skills and credentials, so chat’s why I c hose the apprenticeship route.” Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. It p rovides And having technical training in Wabasca was also a b ig plus for Joseph. “It individuals who aspire to be HET apprentices was a b ig benefit to me to have the training offered so close to my home,” he LFeaay r nJeifnfgr ey .a n Mda nDaegvere l oopmfent co mplceetrtei f itehde i rj o tuercnhenyicmaeln t rwaiitnhi n gt h ea n odp p cohratlulneintgye to sPaaitd .D u “bIe d iwdna’st thhaev e i n tsot r buec t oarw a yfo r f rthoims gmryo u pf a moifl y ,a p pwrheincthi c eiss i tmhproorutgahn t a ltlo me.” the industry exams for all four periods of an HET apprenticeship. If successful, they carTearnl^ourneyman certificate in the HET muppenoas nfwcfmiai trainmg. ne destnees the group as “cBse^Enrt, trade once all of the on-the-job training requirements for an HET apprenticeship hardworking and dedicated.” Attendance was sometimes a c hallenge for a have been met. few apprentices who did not have reliable transportation or had to cake their children to daycare before classes began. But Pat worked closely with each “Its very important for us as an employer to actively encourage individuals apprentice to overcome these and ocher challenges, and was often available in to consider the HET trade as a c areer,” said Ray Jeffery, Manager of Learning the evenings to answer their questions. and Development at Finning. “By creating programs that provide additional opportunities to enter our trade, we re investing in the successful future of our “Pat is more than an instructor to his apprentices, he’s a f riend,” said Frederick. company.” “If it wasn’t for him, I m ay not have b^n able to finish the program.” After completing the ThinkBIG program, Adam Evans went on to earn his HET Frederick and Joseph are excited about their careers ahead. Joseph has now started his own contracting business, and plans to continue building houses journeyman certificate. He is currendy working at Finning’s ^ricultural branch In Edmonton. “I’ve always wanted to work on larm machinery and that’s exaedy in the Wabasca area. Frederick plans to work in the caipenter trade for the what I g et to do,” said Adam. “I feel that the training has made me a b etter next 10 years, and then may explore another trade. “There are so many technician and this, I h ope, gets passed on to the customer.” opportunities wdthin the trades, and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s out there,” he said. The program has been very successful and is g aining popularity, says Ray. “Typically, there are more than 100 applicants for the 24 positions available. So far we’ve had 44 graduates of the program, just about all of them are either working for us now or are presendy graduating and have submitted applications for open positions with us. All are, or will be, hired as apprentice HETs,” he said. For more information about the program, visit wvm.finning.ca. PROGRAM DETAILS ■ Offered at the NAIT Faimew Campus. ■ Meets all the requirements of the Alberta and BC apprenticeship programs for technical training. • Includes five semesters of 1 6 w eeks. Each semester Is eight weeks at the college and eight weeks of work experience at a F inning Branch. ■ Successful applicants receive an initial award of $1 ,000, and $5,000 at the completion of each semester. (A total of $26,000 per student) ■ Students are provided with a b aner toolbox, roll cab, basic tools, coveralls, personai protection equipment, and all books and materiaSs. ■ Graduates with an average of 80 per cent or higher, are hired by Finning From to right: On-tke-Job Training Supervisor Ken Waye, Jerrod Gladue, Joseph Biptone, and receive a t oolbox, roil cab and tools at no cost. Alien Auger, Gary Noskiye, Frederick Gladue, Derrick Bigstone and Instructor Pat Dube. Missing. Jesse Johanesen and Darrell ChaUfoux, APPRENTICESHIP UPDATE FALL/WINTER 2006 APPRENTICESHIP IN THE HAIRSTYLIST TRADE In an apprenticeship program, approximately 80 per cent of an apprentices time is spent on the job under the guidance of a certified journeyperson or qualified tradesperson. The other 20 per cent involves technical training provided through an accredited technical training provider. The hiiirstylist trade is a c ompulsory certification trade in Alberta. This means that only certified journcypersons, registered apprentices or others who arc otherwise authorized are able to work in the trade. A h airstylist cuts, colors and styles hair, suggests appropriate styling aids or hairstyles, and recommends at- home maintenance tips to ensure clients look and feel their best. There are two options to train as a h airstylist in Alberta: ■ T ake technical training up front before registering as an apprentice. Technical training is taken at an accredited private college, with the individual funding the entire cost of training. !n addition to classroom work, the individual also receives 1 ,400 hours of on-the-job training in a s alon environment. After To succeed in the Hairstylist trade, Kelly encourages apprentices and certified completing technical training, the individual then registers as an apprentice. journcypersons to be creative and to enjoy working with people. She also believes With this option, the apprentice must pass the industry theory and practical that ongoing education is essential. “Hairstylists need to educate themselves as exams and complete an additional 12 months (1,400 hours) of on-the-job often as they can, even if they’ve been in the industry for 20 years or more,” Kelly training while employed in a s alon. After meeting all of these requirements, suggests. “They need to be able to keep up with the latest trends and present the apprentice is then eligible to receive a h airstylist journeyman certificate. themselves that way.” ■ R egister as an apprentice up front. The hairstylist apprenticeship program For more information about apprenticeships in the hairstylist trade, visit is a t wo-year program (two 12-month periods), and includes a minimum of www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca or contact your local apprenticeship and 1 ,400 hours of on-the-job training and 1 0 w eeks of technical training for industry training office. each period. Apprentices work in a s alon throughout their apprenticeship and gain experience while earning a salary. They are eligible to collect Employment Insurance from the federal government while attending technical training. Currently, technical training for hairstylist apprentices UPCOMING PROVINCIAL is p rovided by Marvel College in Edmonton and Delmar College of Hair Design in Calgary. ■* '* OCCUAPPATPIROENNATLf C ECOSMMMIIFT T EE Megan Wolfe is a f irst-year hairstylist apprentice who has always loved cutting and styling hair. She started on her Barbie dolls when she was a l ittle girl and, MEETINGS. through her involvement with die Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) while in high school, began her hairstyling career at Cat-B-Lx>u Hair Styling in CONTACT THE SECRETARY FOR MORE INFORMATION. Grande Prairie. Thanks to her early start in the trade, Megan will be a c ertified journeyperson hairstylist in early 2007, just a f ew months after her 18th SEE “NEWS FROM THE TRADES" FOR CONTACT NAMES. birthday. “I love my job because I c an be creative, I g et to work with people all day, and TRADE DATE I g et to see my clients satisfied with the work Ive done,” she said. “Its different (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) from other Jobs because, yes, I h ave a b oss, but Fm the one who keeps my Railway Car Technician Provisional Committee January 17, 2007 clients happy and coming back to see me, and that’s very rewarding.” Megan also enjoys the opportunities she’s had to travel and learn more about her trade. Automotive Service Technician January 23, 2007 In May 2006, she competed in die national Skills Canada competition in Roofer January 25, 2007 Halifax, after finishing first in the regional and provincial competitions earlier February 6, 2007 in the yean She placed fifth overall. “It was a g reat learning experience,” she Appliance Service Technician said. February 20, 2007 Motorcycle Mechanic David Grant is a s econd-year hairstylist apprentice working at YESS Hair Concrete Finisher February 21 , 2007 in Edmonton. As a m ale apprentice in a t rade where most apprentices are Electrician February 23, 2007 female, David chuckles at this comparison and states that he doesn’t see it as a Millwright February 28, 2007 challenge for him. “If there are any drawbacks to being a m an In the hairstylist trade, I h avent come across them,” he says. “I think if y ou’re passionate about Railway Car Technician Provisional Committee March 14. 2007 the work you do, gender doesn’t matter.” Machinist April 10, 2007 Kelly Buia, David’s employer, is p leased to have him as part of her team. She Sheet Metai Worker opened her salon 1 0 y ears ago, after working as a h airstylist in other salons for May 10, 2007 five years. Kelly Is a b ig supporter of the apprenticeship and industry training Hairstylist October 15, 2007 system and currently employs two apprentices in her salon. “There are many Tool and Die Maker November 15, 2007 benefits to training apprentices,” she says. “Most importandy, it means I h ave well-trained stylists working on my customers.” apprenticeship update FALL/WINTER 2006 'GROUND-BREAKING' NEWS OFFERS WOMEN OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TRADES Women Building Futures (WBF), a non- “Our goal is to eventually have 400 graduates each year” said JudyLynn. “This proht training organization, is building a will be a major advantage for employers, as they’ll have access to a l arge and new training centre in Edmonton to help previously untapped pool of q uality workers without having to look beyond more women prepare for a career in the Alberta’s borders.” trades. For further information about WBF's programs and the new training facility, call (780) 452-1200 or visit www.womenbuildingfutures.com, Construction of the fecility kicked off in October 2006 and is expected to be complete by the end of 2007. The new, unique facility will also include three floors of JudyLynn Archer CEO of Women Building Futures student housing. (WBF) “Were very excited about our new facility,” said judyLynn Archer, WBFs Chief Executive Officer. “It will help train the growing number of women showing interest in construction-related careers, and also help meet Alberta’s increasing demand for skilled tradespeople.” The new centre will offer training for women who are serious about entering construction-related apprenticeship programs. After they have met the requirements of a v igorous screening program, they then go through an extensive, hands-on training program that helps prepare them for an apprenticeship in their chosen trade. One of f our groups of w omen who ^aduated from the J oumeywoman Start program in 2006. LOCKSMITH PAC PROMOTES LAGS EXCEL WITH BEST PRACTICES THE VALUE OF TRADE Local Apprenticeship Committees (LACs) are an important part of Albcnas apprenticeship and industry training system. They work at the regional level and I C ERTIFICATION play an influenda! role in the development and enhancement of their trade. Their primary role is to keep up to date with local activity in tlieir trade and make If y ou want an experienced professional to do the job, the “key” is to hire recommendations to the provincial aDDngpricesyp^mmirree fciLtbLcir trade on. Committee (PAC) for the locksmith trade wants to get out to the public matters relating to apprenticeship training and certification. — a nd to anyone thinking about becoming a l ocksmith. “We found that many The Edmonton committee for the hairstylist trade sets a g ood example for the Albertans don’t know a l ot about what locksmiths do, or about the skills and successful operation of an LAC. Presiding Officer Betty Goodson says a b ig I e xperience it takes to do the job,” said Phil Meagher, PAC Presiding Officer. reason their meetings are so successful is that they have committed members “Our campaign promotes the benefits of hiring certified locksmiths and who are interested in the industry and not just in their own shop or community. encour^es those working in the trade or entering the trade to enroll in an “Committee members need to be able to see the big picture and how we can I apprenticeship training program.” improve the trade for’ y oung people,” she said. Staying current on developments The two major components of the campaign include a b ooklet for the public within the trade is critical, says Betty. One way she does this is by attending hair called Why Use a P rofessional Locksmith? and a P owerPoint presentation shows and other events around the province. to be used at career fairs and other events to recruit apprentices. Both pieces Art Dack, Presiding Officer of the Edmonton LAC for the Recreation Vehicle have been distributed to members of the security industry and related groups Service Technician trade, agrees that being able to reach apprentice.? and around the province. journeypersons in the field is essential for a s uccessful committee. One thing his The provincial committee is also committed to promoting the Registered I.AC has found success with is holding their meetings at RV dealerships, rather Apprenticeship Program (RAP) as a w ay to encoutage more young people to than in a g overnment office. “People are often more comfortable in their own get an early start on a c areer in the locksmith trade by registering as apprentices work environment, and the informal atmosphere encourages input from workers.” in high school. Gord McKinnon of Action Security Locksmiths in Edmonton said Art, “We also tend to have employees from the worksites drop in on our has hired several RAP apprentices over the years and is a b ig supporter of the meetings, which is g reat.” I p rogram. “RAP gives students a c hance to try a t rade they’re interested in while Art also believes that local committees should be proactive in promoting their ! t hey’re in high school,” he says. “It g ets them into the workforce and helps trade. He and other committee members regularly attend career fairs in the them understand the responsibilities that come with a c areer in the trades.” community to help encourage young people to choose a c areer in the recreation vehicle service technician trade. To learn more about opportunities m t he locksmith trade, visit www.tradesecrets.gov.ab.ca or contact your nearest apprenticeship and To find out how to apply to become a c ommittee member for your trade, industry training office. contact your local apprenticeship and industry training office. THERE ARE APPRENTICESHIP AND INDUSTRY TRAINING OFFICES IN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Lethbridge iBonnyville Edmonton Grande Prairie Peace River Slave Lake 5N2e0w1 P-a4r4k PSltarceee,t Box 8115 7Catphi t Fa'!o o rH,e a Slotuht h C eTnotwree r S9u8i4t5e 1-0903, TAovwenneu e Cer^tre Mai! 2R0o0o m- S t2h8 0, A vPernovuien c iSaol u tBhu ilding 9P7ea1c5e - Ri1v0e0r. SAtBr e eTt8 S 1T4 LBaoxk e l7a8n7d Centre ^TFoeanhxn :y (v (7i78l80i0)e) , 8 82A26B6- -6I11B94N02 4 2 J4 T1Edd0:n0 j 3o(n07t8-0o1)n 0, 74 2A 7B-STt8r55eJ1et74 X7 TGFear!xa:: n (d (7s78 80 0)P) r a5 i5r3i38e8,- 5 A52B24 30 7T 8 V 0R3 TLFdaex:t: h b( r(4i40d03g3))e , 3 38 8A1B1- -5 5T37189J054 C7 TFeaSx:; ( (778800)) 6 62244--66542796 TS1dl0;a1v e ( M7 a8Li0an)ke , 8 S 4tAr9Be- e t7T 2 O2SGE8 2A0 [Calgary FFaoxr:t ( M78c0)M u 4r2r2a-3y7 34 Hinton Medicine Hat Red Deer FVaexr: m i(7l8i0o) n 849-7356 31r0d3 2 f5i oo rB,o n Waivlelnotwu r Pea r i<D r iCveen b Sr.eE . 9915 Fl oForra,n k Plirno v iAncvieanlu eB uilding 5Hi6n8t o Cn,a r mAiBchTa/elV 1 SLa8n e 314046 -P3rorvdi n cSitarle e tB u iSlEd ing 43r9d1 1F-io5o1r, FSirtsrte e Rte d Deer Place 4Bo7x0 1 26-,5 2 P r oSvtinrceieatl Building TCFeaallx::g a ( r(4y40,03 3) ) A B2 29 9T727-J-6 3 4775E9749 TFFeoalrx:t: ( M(7c7880M0)u) r r7 7a44y33,-- 77 1A45B90 2 T9H 2K4 TFealx:: ( (778800)) 886655--88229639 TMFeaelxd::i c( (i440n03e3) ) H5 a52t29.9 - -A33B55 8 60T4 1 A 0G7 TFRdaex:d: ( D(4e40e03r3),) 3A34S4 00 -T-5451N15 51 3 6 V4 VTFeealrx::m i ( l(7i78o80n0),) 8 A85B53 3- T-8981X25 00 31 i9 MORE INFO: Alberta’s apprenticeship and industry training system relies on the commitment and involvement of the members of the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board and a network of industry committees. These committees include provincial apprenticeship committees, local apprenticeship committees, occupational committees and provisional committees. The board and the committees are made up of equal numbers of people who represent employers and Do you have questions about .ipprc-ntJrc'jhip and industry training or any of tlic trades and occupatrons? employees. The committees' primary responsibility is to recommend to the board the standards and requirements for Call 310-0000 toll-free anywhere ir’ Alborti and enter training and certification in Alberta's designated trades and occupations. the local number of the apprenticeship and induMiy Each trade, occupation and emerging trade or occupation listed below has information that may be of interest to you or training office you would like to reach. someone you know. If y our trade or occupation is missing, look for future issues of Apprenticeship Update. We’ll report what's current as the committees provide their news. Presiding officers (PO) and committee secretaries (Sec) for the committees are identified in the listings below. The contact number for ail committee secretaries is (780) 427-4601 . CURRENT TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS TaSPAEhneOGQced RU SMIIAIhulnPCarbdMUeruwrsaEnLtty NTar yTU Z S AR otTp mArrpaT aLrtiEe tnnCoitnnH igNc I eBsCohIairApd N, dotAfbeuoe erc tvtr hl eewnitcihnleicieeopsi np ra romft:co re riatn thd wtyceei . ol l mati swmg b Tour ueh ne ne ied puecm rpcreaodo vntauititrn oescende s TPipHnlOEE e ACCa asVMHleiYNg ca Ihcr oCayEne.It lQAa UFcN otIL r a P r tiMshnoeEf noN smTeica rtestoanr,y. dysysreeetettaairrarrnuuissfclc ostt r uIiuc nnrroi anan lli glee / /nnt ooghgprrtetrn hnho a a.ng mm earee nwanFnd otmt r a a p l lt rf ih.osu e gr i trtsTw ha thoemher sr ,ee ST7fPPo,ehOAr ce I 2 tN0 GEhP0TadeA6E r C t RBc h rot ua om ruAeR ssntaNee tt D t o r oana u ytD n lNeEiownCev . 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Following the dmeovduelleosp m eanrte uanndde r are 2co0n0t6a.c t Ftohr e i snefcorremtaatriyo.n , please PPAOC C hSeacr l eEsd BHraanudn fSourg g ueps-ttioo-ndsa t ef or t rcaoiunrisneg . outline jhoeilndt tmheeeitr i nignd,i v ibdoutahl cmoememtiitntgse.e s dMiasyc us 1s0i,n g 2 0t0h7e paonsds ib wiillilt y b eo f ebxyp eScetpetde m bteo r b e 2 c0o0m7.p l eTthee COOK Tise c nhonwi c aall s ot r abieniinngg offorf e rtehed trade trheev i ssieocnrse t acrayn. be forwarded to Acto m tmhietstee e mse e tuinnagnsi,m obuostlhy froernwaamridn g s utghgee s ttriaodnes. oPnl e athsies ratio provisions in the PO Ajay Lala at the NAIT Grande Prairie topic to the secretary. trercaednet l rye g ualmaetin'doen d w etroe allow ASe cn e Rwo b co Kuirlslel p so utline for Cpearmipouds ,c l aswsheesr e a r et wsoc h feidrustl ed EMERGING TRADEpSas se d Aa Nm otDio n OCCUPATIONS two apprentices for each the cook apprenticeship for the 2006/07 academic jtsohfhoe ou tum hlteerd ya dp mehea,er nl sppeo so npawe(.ecf eir va iTla hltiyiess s iucsne hos s am mneiang l el topSfore op atgt h reer a me mbmc eoo uvrwra asl es 2 0 o0oif6u mt. dpl uli pneClemi he cacnanottngieseodins s t in Ayvapea pacP lraAi.nCc c a iTt ehmiseoe ne staP niA dnfC go r i sc w mu sierlorlml eib ncbeitertl iysn hg i hpas. 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MIONRFEO R MTAHTAINO N 90 ,A0B0O0,U T LE TA L UBSE R TKAN'OSW A PWPHRAETN T IYCOEUS H ITPH I NPKR.O GRAM. CIRCULATION IS Thehled pIrtso v fiirssit o nm^e e tcionmgm ittee rmeepcahiar,n i rceapll a coer astnrdu c truercaoln dition contact the secretary. on October 14, 2006. components of freight cars and GOT A S TORY IDEA? Subcommittees have passenger coaches. Three Do you know an apprentice or joumeyperson with an interesting story to tell? How about an employer who is a s trong promoter of our apprenticeship system? Send your story ideas to: [email protected], Attention: Editor, Apprenticeship Update. HAVE APPRENTICESHIP UPDATE E-MAILED TO YOU WRITE; U10ptdha t ef.lo o rA,l b Cerotmam e Arpcper en tPilaccees,h i 1p0 1 a5n5d -I n1d0u2s t rSyt r eTerta ining Would you prefer to receive Update electronically instead of In hard copy? Edmonton. Alberta T5J 4L5 Saietnidn f uos® g yoovu.ra b .ec-am.a il A tatdednrteisosn ; a nAdp p rwee'nltli c aedsdh i py o uU p tdoa toeur list. 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