The Power of Partnership...

Kelly Betts... Camosun College, coordinator South Island Partnership

John Turner... Manager, Government Relations - Spectra Energy

Doug Boyd... Secretary Treasurer - Peace River North (SD #60)

Larry Espe... Superintendent of Trades and Transitions - Min. of Ed.

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Overcoming Challenges; Seizing Opportunities

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1,000,000... job openings by 2020

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The Grade 6 Class of 2006/07

50,500 started Grade 6

39,000 Graduate

14,400 Trades and Tech

600 SSA

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The Ministry’s Mandate:

• increase the number of students enrolled in trades and technical areas

• improve graduation completion rates (reduce the 20% non-completion rate)

• reduce the time required to complete trades and training certification (shared)

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ACE IT Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training (“dual-credit”)

SSASecondary School Apprenticeship

WExWork Experience

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1,000,000 job openings by 2020...

2500 youth currently in ACE-IT and SSA programs each year.

Apprentice Age: from 27 to 22...

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Superintendent of Trades & Transitions

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• Increase by 50% the number of grads proceeding directly from high school to a trades or technical program

• Develop initiatives intended to increase student interest and enrolment in trades or technical programs

• Showcase emergent practice

• Extend eligibility to enrol in SSA and ACE-IT programs by changing funding policy

• Work with the ITA (Industrial Training Authority) to identify barriers to progress

• Work with the ITA to identify labour market needs and opportunities, and enable school district participation in regional sessions

ABETTERPLAN

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Trades, Transitions and Transformation

... Big “T ” truths in Education?

The Biggest “T ” of all...

Hmmm???

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Root Causes of Success

Relationship, hands-on, dialogue, relevant

When will what we know change what we do?

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You’re too smart to go into a trade!

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Co-construction betweenstakeholders

South Island PartnershipsCowichan

Victoria

Sooke

Gulf IslandsSaanich

South Island Partnership (SIP)

A Unique Partnership Education Camosun College School Districts

SD 61 Victoria SD 62 Sooke SD 63 Saanich SD 64 Gulf Islands SD 79 Cowichan

Valley

Community Collaboration

DND (Esquimalt) VI Construction

Association VIATeC First Nations SkillsBC ICTC Sector Council

The South Island PartnershipGoal:

To support secondary student smooth transition to college and/or employment opportunities

Objectives: Align secondary and post secondary curriculum and programs to provide dual credit and prepare students for transition

Work with the Community to promote high demand careers and ensure programs align with community needs

Students Served: Grades 10 - 12 students

Benefits of Regional Collaboration

Strengthens Systems and People Secondary students begin transition to college and/or

the workplace in a supportive environment

Maximizes resources to meet regional workforce needs

Rejuvenation of both secondary and college programs

Supports education goals to increase student graduation and transition rates and our communities need for skilled entry level workers

LYNC - Leading Youth To New Careers

Programs Trades Technology Health Human Services Business

Courses Arts Science Sport & Exercise Business Technology

Automotive Service – DuncanCowichan Secondary School

Start training in high schoolComplete level 1 at College

Cowichan Secondary auto programHigh school student at Camosun

Carpentry Program – SaanichStelly’s Secondary School

Start training in high school Complete level 1 at College

Stelly’s Secondary Carpentry Program

High School Student at Camosun

Cook Training – Salt Spring IslandGulf Island Secondary School

Start training in high schoolComplete level 1 at College

Gulf Island Secondary Cook Training program High school student at Camosun

Welding Level C Program – VictoriaVictoria High School

Start Training in High School Complete Level C at Camosun

Victoria High Welding Program High School Student at Camosun

Biology 150 – Human AnatomyLangford – Belmont Secondary

Start Training in High School Complete the course at Camosun

Belmont Secondary Students take Biology 150

Health Care Assistant Program

High School Students at Camosun College in Victoria taking the HCA program

Northern Opportunities

The VisionThe Vision

To develop strong, vibrant northeastern BC communities where young people have seamless pathways to career success.

The Mission

To strengthen individuals and communities in Northeast BC by enhancing opportunities for students to succeed in high school, pursue post-secondary education and build rewarding careers.

Our Goals

Promote stay in school Enable youth to remain in their

communities Support a community driven

program

Gaining the Social License

Legitimacy

Credibility

Trust

OR?

OR

Challenge...

Obligation

Pathways

Partners

K-12 EducationAboriginal Groups

Industry

Post Secondary Institutions

Communities

93%

“A+”

Completed Program - 92%Working in Construction - 72%

Houses Completed - 11Red Seal - 15

Thanks to our partners...

Why are we here? We want you to know what we are doing We want you to support what we are

doing We want you to get involved How? – every community is different

and has different needs – find out more by contacting your local school districts and post secondary institutions

The Power of Partnership

...on behalf of our kids!