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Kriska is proud to be one of the largest single participating employers in the Commercial Tractor Trailer Driver Apprenticeship Program. Not only does our industry benefit greatly by having entry level drivers trained and evaluated against a clearly defined set of skills but many entrants recognize the value of being able to earn their apprenticeship certificate. Apprenticeship training is one more way to bring credibility to the profession of being a commercial driver.

Caroline Blais ‐ Recruiting Manager Kriska Holdings Limited | Mill Creek Motor Freight LP

WHAT THE INDUSTRY IS SAYING

Quality Service Reputation

In the highly competitive trucking industry, there are no shortcuts to core challenges like successfully staffing a company with safe and professional drivers. Our company is investing in new drivers to the industry, by giving them a safe, professional and supportive environment in which to develop the necessary skills for a successful driving career, while the accessibility of the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit provides much needed financial assistance to help support our goal of maintaining a highly skilled driver group.

Sheldon Hayes ‐Manager ‐ Safety, Compliance and Recruiting/Directeur, Conformité, Sécurité et Recrutement



We are proud to participate in the Driver Apprenticeship program as it gives our drivers a chance to be recognized for the skills and training that they have participated in. This is a great step in elevating the status of our professional Drivers. It means a lot to our drivers that we participate in this.

Geoff Topping ‐ Director of Recruiting and Retention



As an original stakeholder in the Commercial Tractor Trailer Driver Apprenticeship Program, I can’t say how proud I am to see it succeed. As a member of the Transportation Insurance Industry, it was my honor to champion this program with my fellow insurer colleagues. As responsible, contributing members of the transportation industry, we believe this program is much needed and is fully supported by us.

Lisa Arseneau TRIP Insurance



What is Apprenticeship?

• Apprenticeship is a model of training whereby a trade, occupation or skill set is learned directly from an accomplished tradesperson.

• Approximately 90 percent of apprenticeship training is provided in the workplace by experienced journeypersons.

• Apprenticeship training programs are one to five years in duration, depending on the trade/occupation.


What is Apprenticeship? (cont.)

• Individuals must find a sponsor or employer to hire them before they can be registered as apprentices.

• Apprentices are paid by their employer during on‐the‐job training and receive an Employment Insurance allowance while they attend in‐school training (full time only).

• The sponsor or employer registers apprentices through the Employment Ontario offices.

• A Ministry Employment and Training Consultant (ETC) is responsible for registering and monitoring the progress of the apprentice’s training.

• When the apprentice completes both on‐the‐job and in‐school training, they may challenge the Certificate of Qualification examination.


The TTCD Program

• The Tractor Trailer Commercial Driver apprenticeship program is a one year (2000 hour) training program.

• It is a voluntary program: a trainee may wish to register an apprenticeship after having received their AZ license and begun work for a carrier.

• Upon registration, the apprentice is issued a Ministry “Training Standard” for the occupation which outlines the skills and competencies that must be mastered and signed‐off before he/she is eligible for certification.

• During the registration process, the sponsor/employer and the ETC will agree on a training implementation plan.


The TTCD Program (cont.)

• Training will include a period of up to 12 weeks of “in cab” time with a mentor/coach.

• The mentor/coach and company signing authority will review the driver’s progress on an ongoing basis and undertake periodic debriefings and checks to determine the apprentice’s progress.

• When satisfied, the signing authority will sign off the apprentice’s demonstrated competencies in the Training Standard.


Employer Requirements

• Employers must be involved in the transportation of goods and materials by commercial tractor‐trailer.

• Employers must designate a trainer(s) to serve as a mentor/coach.

• The trainer(s) must have sufficient short and long‐haul driving expertise to oversee the training process.

• The employer must be in compliance with all occupational legislation.


Apprentice Requirements

To register an apprenticeship agreement, trainees must:

• Work for an employer willing and capable to train.• Hold a valid Ontario AZ License.• Be at least 18 years old.• Have completed a minimum of Grade 10.


Benefits to Apprentices

• Provides supervised on‐the‐job training by qualified drivers and the assistance of a mentor/coach during the full duration of the apprenticeship.

• Ensures full competency in all the skills of the occupation through a structured training program developed by industry to provincial standards.

• Validates skills mastered by providing Ministry certification upon completion of the program.


Benefits to Employers

• Employers with registered apprentices are eligible for the Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit (ATTC). – More on this later.

• Apprenticeship training provides a qualified workforce trained to the standards set by industry.

• Excellent recruiting tool.

• Promotes a culture of learning and training within the company and industry.

• Facilitates a higher retention rate of new drivers

• Gives you a “leg up” on your competition.


Benefits to the Industry

• Remedies the skills shortage by creating a larger pool of qualified drivers.

• Provides for safer, better‐trained drivers on the road.

• Lowers the risk of accidents for new drivers which can decrease insurance premiums.

• Allows all companies, including smaller employers, to benefit from a structured training program developed and endorsed by the industry.

• Raises the profile of the occupation to a skilled trade by providing Ministry approved standards and certification.


APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING TAX CREDIT ONTARIO

FOR TRACTOR – TRAILER COMMERICAL DRIVER

(638A)


• Many transportation companies have hired apprentices and enjoyed the benefits. Benefits include training employees to the company’s standards and unique workplace conditions.

• The provincial government supports apprenticeships by subsidizing in-school training and certifying workers to provincial industry standards.

• Transportation companies may also benefit from an apprenticeship training tax credit that is available for certain types of apprenticeships.

WHAT IS IT?


What is the benefit to your company?

• For eligible expenditures incurred after March 26, 2009, the tax credit provides up to $10,000 per year for eligible expenses incurred by the company for the apprenticeship. It is available for the first 48 month period of the qualifying apprenticeship.

The actual amount varies according to total salaries and wages paid by the company in the previous tax year, as shown here:

• Less than $400,00: 45% of eligible expenditures for the apprentice• $400,000 to $600,000: 35-45% of eligible expenditures• More than $600,000: 35% of eligible expenditures


WHO QUALIFIES?

The tax credit is available to corporations and unincorporated businesses that have permanent establishments in Ontario, and

• The apprenticeship must be in a qualifying skilled trade approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (Ontario); and

• The corporation and the apprentice must be participating in an apprenticeshipprogram in which the training agreement has been registered under the Ontario College of Trade and Apprenticeship Act, 2009 or the Apprenticeshipand Certification Act, 1998 or in which the contract of apprenticeship has been registered under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act.


ELIGIBLE EXPENDITURES

Eligible expenditures are:

• Salaries and wages (including taxable benefits) paid to an apprentice in a qualifying apprenticeship; or

• Fees paid to an employment agency for the provision of services performed by an apprentice in a qualifying apprenticeship.


WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION?

Not familiar with apprenticeships? Then go to: http://www.apprenticesearch.com/what_is_apprenticeship.asp

For information about hiring an apprentice, apprenticeship trades or trade code and other hiring services and programs, you may contact your local Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Apprenticeship office.

A list of offices is available at:http://www.findhelp.ca/mtcu/appoff.html



NEED HELP IN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS?

• KRTS has been involved from the development stage.

• Many companies have hired KRTS to assist in the registration.

• Including For Hire and Private Fleets.

• For more details and pricing contact:

Kim Richardson @ 1-800-771-8171 ext. 201Email: [email protected]

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