Laubach Literacy Ontario (LLO) has developed a series of resources to support LBS agencies in increasing their capacity to support apprenticeship – with the goal of creating apprenticeship-friendly LBS services. There are four modules: - Module 1: Apprenticeship and LBS – Understanding the Market Opportunity
- Module 2: Preparing a Learner for Apprenticeship
- Module 3: LBS and Apprenticeship Support
- Module 4: Supporting Apprentices to Become Journeypersons
This module focuses on how LBS agencies can support adult learners who are considering apprenticeship as their employment goal. Module Outcomes 
• Understand how LBS can support adult learners in learning more about the apprenticeship system in Ontario. • Identify how apprenticeship eligibility drives adult learners’ participation in LBS. • Identify organizations that can support foreign credential recognition in Ontario. • Select and evaluate tools to assess adult learners’ skills in relation to apprenticeship. • Integrate language into adult learners’ training plans that is specific to apprenticeship. • Analyze existing learning activities and curriculum related to apprenticeship and select appropriate materials for learners on the apprenticeship pathways. • Evaluate your agency’s ability to support adult learners preparing for apprenticeship. • Identify key partners and stakeholders that share your interest in preparing adult learners for apprenticeship. • Plan for professional development for staff within your LBS agency to increase their knowledge of apprenticeship. • Evaluate how Skills for Success impacts the apprenticeship pathway. • Describe Pre-Apprenticeship and ways LBS can support Pre-Apprenticeship programming in Ontario. |