Plans and Annual ReportsPublished Results-Based Plan 2006/07
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Previous Plans and Annual Reports Overview StatementThe Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities is committed to building the best workforce in North America to ensure a competitive advantage in the knowledge economy by creating accessible, affordable and high-quality learning opportunities and systems with enhanced accountability. The ministry is achieving that goal by:
Postsecondary EducationTCU provides policy and program direction and financial support to postsecondary institutions in Ontario in support of the government’s social and economic policy objectives with the goal of providing opportunities for excellent, accountable, relevant and accessible postsecondary education. The Postsecondary Education program includes operation of the Ontario Student Assistance Program, administering transfer payments to colleges and universities, developing policies and programs related to funding, governance, and programs at colleges and universities, regulating the colleges and private career colleges, and facilitating expansion of private degree-granting activity and college applied degree programs through recommendations of the Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board. As part of its commitment to government priorities, TCU works with other Ministries on several key priorities. Health Strategy
Learning to 18
Research Agenda
Access Strategy
One-Stop Training and EmploymentTCU focuses on increasing the quality and quantity of skilled labour in Ontario and supports the key government priority of increased job creation. Through its training and employment programs, TCU supports delivery of programs and services and works with employers, labour, training providers and other stakeholders to support a growing and flexible apprenticeship program to help people enter the skilled trades. The ministry also encourages employers to hire summer students, prepares unemployed Ontarians to enter the workforce through higher skill training and employment services and provides literacy and basic skills upgrading to assist entry or re-entry into the workforce. It provides adjustment services to companies and communities experiencing significant economic downturns. TCU also provides labour market information and policy, planning, research and evaluation leadership on labour market and training matters. TCU is implementing a One-stop Training and Employment System to improve labour market outcomes for apprentices, immigrants, and unemployed individuals in transition from school to work. The ministry is also implementing the Labour Market Development Agreement and Labour Market Partnership Agreement with the federal government to integrate and improve client services. Ministry Organization Chart (PDF, 14 KB) LegislationActsApprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.22 Colleges Collective Bargaining Act, R.S.O. 1990. c.C. 15 Higher Education Quality Council Act, 2005, S.O. 2005, c.28, Sched G Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.19 Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 8, Sched. F Ontario College of Art & Design Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 8, Sched. E Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 36 Private Career Colleges Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 26 Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.T.17 University Expropriation Powers Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. U.3. University Foundations Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.22. University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 8, Sched. O Notes:
Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs)
The College Compensation and Appointments Council is responsible for collective bargaining, Board appointments and other duties as may be assigned to it by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities. The Ontario Student Assistance Appeal Board receives appeals from OSAP applicants and makes recommendations to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities on their eligibility for financial aid from the Ontario Student Assistance Program. The Postsecondary Education Quality Assessment Board makes recommendations to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities on applications to offer degree programs from new and existing private Ontario degree-granting institutions, out-of-province institutions, Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology and all others not authorized to award degrees by an Ontario statute. Provincial Advisory Committees (and Industry Committees) provide advice and recommendations to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities concerning apprenticeship programs and the qualifications required for trades and other occupations. Selection Board (Ontario Graduate Scholarship Program) provides advice and recommendations to the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities concerning the policies and administration of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship program and selects successful candidates for funding under the program. Published Results-Based Plan 2006/07Postsecondary EducationThe multi-year $6.2 billion Reaching Higher Plan will continue to deliver three commitments: higher quality education; more access to colleges and universities; and better accountability for the government’s investments. Higher Quality Education
More Access
Better Accountability
One Stop Training And EmploymentThe 2006 Budget introduced a government-wide Jobs and Skills Renewal Strategy which is building opportunity through effective and relevant skills training and employment services. TCU supports the strategy through:
The One-Stop Training and Employment System will provide Ontarians with an integrated training and employment service that links them to the services they need, right in their communities. It will also help ensure seamless referrals from provincially funded programs and federal services. By 2007-2008, 26,000 young people will enter apprenticeship programs annually. A further expansion of the Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship Program will be made in 2006. An annual investment in community-based agencies and colleges delivering Job Connect and the Literacy and Basic Skills Program ensures a well-educated and trained workforce which provides the economy with a clear competitive advantage. The Minister’s Apprenticeship Employer Awards will recognize contributions to the apprenticeship training system. Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA)The Canada-Ontario LMDA is an Agreement to transfer federal training and employment programs to Ontario, and it is the same as LMDAs negotiated with most other provinces, including Quebec. Under the Canada-Ontario LMDA, Ontario will receive about $525 million annually to provide employment programs and an additional $57 million annually for staff salaries and administration. The federal government has also committed to provide $25 million in one-time funding for Ontario to develop information systems to support the transferred programs. Federal programs for youth and Aboriginal peoples, funded through the Consolidated Revenue Fund and pan-Canadian activities under Employment lnsurance (EI) Part ll, remain with the federal government. On January 1, 2007, Federal employees and programs are transferring to Ontario. Canada-Ontario Labour Market Partnership Agreement (LMPA)The Canada-Ontario Labour Market Partnership Agreement is a six-year Agreement to 2010-11, which could be renewed by mutual agreement of the two governments. Under the Canada-Ontario LMPA, each government will administer initiatives under six priority areas for investment: (1) Expand and Enhance Apprenticeship; (2) Labour Market Integration of Recent Immigrants; (3) Literacy and Essential Skills; (4) Workplace Skills Development, (5) Aboriginal peoples; and (6) Assistance to others facing labour market barriers. Details of the Canada-Ontario LMPAThe Canada-Ontario LMPA will provide for new funding by the federal government to be spent in Ontario, growing to $314 million annually in 2009-10. The federal government has agreed to transfer 50% of this funding to Ontario to administer (i.e., growing to $157 million in 2009-10 and in 2010-11). The other 50% (i.e., growing to $157M in 2009-10 and in 2010-11) will be spent in Ontario by the federal government on the six priorities. Supporting Government Key Commitments, Priorities And ResultsIn 2006-2007, TCU will continue an agenda in support of the government priorities of Strong People, Strong Economy; Better Health; and Success for Students. Strong People, Strong Economy
Better Health
Success for Students
TCU contributes to government priorities through initiatives which support targeted results. Postsecondary programs have produced a 10% increase in enrolment from 2003-2004, with an estimated 479,359 students enrolled in postsecondary education for 2006-2007. Apprenticeship programs help build a strong economy by investing in skills for the future. The number of new apprenticeship registrations is increasing by 23% during the same period to an estimated 23,500 for 2006-2007. The Job Connect Program is maintaining a high success rate with an estimated 80% of participants obtaining employment or going on to further education or training. The Literacy and Basic Skills Program continues to reach higher with an estimated 70% of participants obtaining employment or going on to further education or training, an increase of 10% over 2003-2004. The Ministry key strategies of Reaching Higher and One-Stop Training and Employment all contribute to the targeted increase in education and skills and a greater participation in postsecondary education and skills training. Performance MeasuresReaching Higher
One-Stop Training and Employment System
Ministry Financial Information
Note: Amounts include Statutory Appropriations.
Appendix IPublished Results-Based Plan 2005/06Postsecondary EducationThe multi-year $6.2 billion Reaching Higher Plan announced in the 2005 Provincial Budget will promote a strong, competitive economy based on a highly skilled work force resulting in individual prosperity and world-class outcomes. Results will be achieved by three key components: higher quality education; more access to colleges and universities; and better accountability for the government’s investments. The cumulative increase in provincial spending for postsecondary education will total $6.2 billion over the 2004-05 funding base by 2009-10, including:
By 2009-10 the government will be providing an additional $1.2 billion in operating grants to colleges and universities, or 35 per cent more than the base in 2004-05. In 2005-06 colleges will receive $1.1 billion in total operating grants (including funding for Collaborative Nursing). Universities will receive $2.6 billion in total operating grants. The ministry’s initiatives for 2005-2006 include: More Access
Higher Quality Education
Better Accountability
Labour Market And Training
Supporting Government Key Commitments, Priorities And ResultsUnder the Reaching Higher plan, which was unveiled in the 2005 Budget, the government will invest an additional $6.2 billion in Ontario’s universities, colleges and training programs over the next five years. This historic, multi-year investment in postsecondary education – the most significant in 40 years – represents a 39 per cent increase compared to the 2004-05 funding base. With the Reaching Higher plan, the people of Ontario will see improved access and higher quality in postsecondary education, and colleges and universities will be held accountable for accomplishing these objectives. The key components of the plan support the government’s priority of Success for Students through:
Additionally, the government priority of Better Health is supported by an investment of $95 million in new funding to increase the number of new, first-year medical education spaces by 15 per cent, and improve the quality of medical education and pilot a new, community-based nursing education program in northern Ontario. Support for the priority of Strong People, Strong Economy features initiatives which will:
TCU contributes to government priorities through initiatives which support targeted results. Postsecondary programs have produced almost a 7 per cent increase in enrolment from 2003-2004, with an estimated 462,602 students enrolled in postsecondary education for 2005-06. Apprenticeship programs help build a strong economy by investing in skills for the future. The number of new apprenticeship registrations increased by 10 per cent during the same period to an estimated 21,100 for 2005-2006. The Job Connect Program is maintaining a high success rate with an estimated 80 per cent of participants obtaining employment or going on to further education or training. The Literacy and Basic Skills Program continues to reach higher with an estimated 65 per cent of participants obtaining employment or going on to further education or training, an increase of 5 per cent over 2003-2004. Key strategies such as Reaching Higher, One Stop Training and Employment and Job Connect all contribute to the targeted increase in education and skills and a greater participation in postsecondary education and skills training.
Note: Amounts include Statutory Appropriations and Consolidations
2004/05 Annual ReportIn 2004-05, TCU embarked on a transformational agenda in support of the government priorities, Strong People, Strong Economy; Better Health; and Success for Students. Postsecondary EducationIn the 2004 Budget, the government announced that the Hon. Bob Rae would review the postsecondary education system and provide recommendations to develop a more co-ordinated, collaborative and differentiated system. The review recommended a sustainable funding framework, including operating grants, tuition and student assistance in support of the newly designed system, and delivered a final report in February. While the review was conducted, TCU enhanced accessibility and affordability to postsecondary education. The ministry improved access to student loans for more than 50,000 students through eligibility reforms that improved the provincial student assistance programs. The Budget also announced a $20 million enhancement to expand accessibility to student financial assistance. The ministry provided $25 million in one-time funding to stabilize colleges, particularly smaller rural and northern colleges, and $20 million to update technology and equipment in colleges. The ministry worked with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care on a Health Human Resources strategy to support the priority of Better Health by aiming to train more and better quality doctors, nurses and other health-care providers. TCU expanded undergraduate medical and international medical graduate positions, supported the new Northern Ontario School of Medicine, expanded enrolment in nursing programs and created a Nursing Faculty Fund to support additional students in PhD nursing programs. In 2004-05, TCU conducted a review of the Private Career Colleges Act with stakeholders. The act had not been updated for 30 years. Labour Market And TrainingTo transform the training and employment system, TCU designed a One-Stop Training and Employment System to improve labour market outcomes of Ontarians, and increased the number of apprentices by providing access to services that increase the number of skilled immigrants working in their trade or profession. The 2004 Budget announced several initiatives to increase the number of new entrants into apprenticeship programs by 7,000 to reach a total of 26,000 annually by 2007-08. The initiatives included an apprenticeship scholarship for high school leavers who return to complete high school and enter apprenticeships and a signing bonus for employers who hire them. Also, an Apprenticeship Training Tax Credit was implemented to encourage more employers to hire and train apprentices in skilled trades. TCU also worked to grow apprenticeship through implementing a Co-op Diploma program, providing new academic upgrading to high school leavers and expanding access to employment programs. The 2004 Budget committed to invest $9.5 million, growing to $12.5 million annually by 2005-06, to work with professional regulatory bodies to increase access and improve information on employment opportunities and requirements for internationally trained individuals. The ministry committed to release an annual report on its progress on removing barriers for the internationally trained and launched a review of independent appeals processes. TCU continued to work with stakeholders to reduce barriers facing the internationally trained by developing new bridging projects and other initiatives such as employment services, academic credential assessment services, and enhanced language training and assessment.
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