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May 4, 2005
(Education)
Apprenticeship Web
site launched
Education Minister Tom Hedderson
today announced the launch of a new Apprenticeship and Certification
Web site, designed to be a one-stop information centre for students,
apprentices, training institutions and employers.
The Web site, developed through the Apprenticeship Enhancement
Project and funded under the Labour Market Development Agreement, is
the latest in a series of departmental apprenticeship initiatives
designed to ensure that the apprenticeship system is responding to
the needs of students and employers in the province. Other recent
initiatives undertaken by the department include the Apprenticeship
Program Accreditation project and the research publication, The
Apprenticeship Experience: 2003 Survey of Registered Apprentices of
Newfoundland and Labrador (2004).
"Apprenticeship, through its combination of in-school and on-the-job
training, is a vital component of the post-secondary education
system in Newfoundland and Labrador," said Minister Hedderson.
"Successful apprenticeship training relies on the strong commitment
of apprentices, business, post-secondary institutions and
government. With this new Web site, we hope to provide current
information to apprentices and employers about the apprenticeship
system."
A key component of the new Web site is the Apprenticeship Employment
Gateway which allows registered apprentices to search for employment
opportunities posted by Newfoundland and Labrador employers involved
in the apprenticeship system, and allows employers to post
employment opportunities in their search for registered apprentices.
"With more readily available information, we expect the Web site
will provide a clearer understanding of how the apprenticeship
system functions in our province, training and career opportunities
available, and ultimately contribute to increased involvement by all
stakeholders," said Barry Roberts, chair of the Provincial
Apprenticeship and Certification Board.
To complement the launch of the new Web site, the Department of
Education is also launching a promotional campaign throughout the
province. Posters and brochures are currently available, and
information seminars will be offered across Newfoundland and
Labrador to employers, community groups, training institutions, and
potential apprentices in high schools.
To learn more about the apprenticeship system in Newfoundland and
Labrador, visit the Department of Education�s new Apprenticeship and
Certification Web site at
www.gov.nl.ca/app
Media contact: Nora Daly, Communications, (709) 729-1906, 728-2819
BACKGROUNDER
The apprenticeship Web site is a
comprehensive information system that will enhance the delivery of
programs and services. It provides general information on the
apprenticeship system, as well as:
- access to current Provincial
Plans of Training;
- information on provincially
designated trades;
- frequently asked questions;
- terms and definitions;
- printable forms;
- links to documents and
publications;
- links to other Web sites of
interest;
- a list of training sites
throughout the province and their registered programs;
- apprenticeship program
accreditation information and a list of accredited programs;
- information about the Provincial
Apprenticeship and Certification Board;
- information on power engineering
examinations and certification; and
- a list of applicable fees.
The apprenticeship employment gateway
allows:
- registered apprentices to search
for relevant employment opportunities; and
- employers to post employment
opportunities.
Industry and training institutions
will be able to:
- access learning objectives
on-line; and
- provide comments for continuous
improvement of program content to meet on-going technological
changes.
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