Here are just a few examples of previous projects that we have previously been involved with. Information on ALL WWTAB's previous partnerships and projects are detailed in the provincial local board website at www.localboards.on.ca

Employer Apprenticeship Dinner

Description: An event to recognize employers who promote apprenticeship and have gone above and beyond in hiring/training apprentices. 200 employers were recognized for their contribution to offering training and apprenticeships locally.

Status: Event held October 2002 – second event held March 2004

Partners: Employer Recruitment Strategy Task Force member organizations

Products: Not Applicable

Community Employment Support Expo 

Description: A one-day networking and information exchange event where local employment service providers set up information booths and provided short information sessions on the clients they serve and the services they offer. Also provided an opportunity for the public to learn about programs and services available to them. 48 agencies participated with 13 presentations and approximately 400 visitors.

Status: Completed March 2003

Partners: Waterloo Wellington Training and Adjustment Board (project lead), Regional Municipality of Waterloo, United Way - Cambridge; United Way - Kitchener/Waterloo; community employment service providers

Products: Not Applicable

Transportation & Warehousing Career Fair 

Description: 15 employers/trainers participated by having display booths. Approx 100 members of the public attended during the day. The event contributed to increased awareness of current training and career opportunities

Status: Event held September 8, 2003

Partners: Waterloo Wellington Training and Adjustment Board (Project lead), Canadian Automotive Training Institute, Tri-County Truck Driving School and various transportation industry employers

Products: Not Applicable

Wellington County Agency Fair

Description: A networking and information exchange event where Wellington-based employment service providers set up information booths and front line staff had an opportunty to learn about other local programs and meet their peers

Status: Completed

Partners:

Products: Not Applicable

Visible/Racial Minorities Planning Conference

Description: A one day event to discuss workforce development issues/concerns with representatives from the visible minority communities across South Western Ontario

Status: Completed 2004

Partners: SW Ontario local training boards - visible minorities directors and guests

Products: Not Applicable

Skilled Trades Awareness Day

Description: This event highlighted careers in the skilled trades to Grade 10 Careers Studies students. WWTAB sponsored the initial event in 2003 which included over 30 journey-persons offering displays and round table discussions to over 1300 students

Status: This has become an annual event

Partners: Apprenticeship Office - Waterloo

a.. Business and Education Partnership
b.. Conestoga College
c.. Skills Canada - Ontario
d.. Upper Grand District School Board
e.. Waterloo Catholic District School Board
f.. Waterloo Region District School Board (Project Lead)
g.. Waterloo-Wellington Training and Adjustment Board

Products: Not Applicable