The Alberta Joint Learning Initiative in Logistics JLI

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The Alberta Joint Learning Initiative in
Logistics (JLI)

• A Consortium of Education, Business and
  Government Partners
• Building Tomorrow Together

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Education - Current state

• innovations are not connected and knowledge is
  not shared among institutions
• teachers lack time to develop new curricula,
  resources
• Logistics curriculum exists - unused
• delivery methods are out-dated

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Industry - Current State

• Alberta Looks Overseas for Workers - May 10th
  2001, Calgary Herald
• Clock is Running out on Skilled Worker Shortage
  Its Time for New Models - Oct 19th 2001,
  Vancouver Sun
• Training and Education Gaps will be Filled -
  Stewart Vows - Oct 26th, 2001, Globe and Mail

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Education - Desired State

• K-12, technical training institutes and
  post-secondary institutions are linked and
  demonstrate the Campus Alberta Model
• knowledge and expertise is shared
• a new, dynamic, collaborative model for resource
  development becomes operational
• human capital investment in education is
  optimized
• efficiencies and synergies are created

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JLI Partners

• Alberta Learning
• Learning Technologies Branch
• Apprenticeship and Industry Training
• Basic Learning
• Alberta Online Consortium
• Xerox Canada Ltd.
• NAIT
• SAIT
• NorQuest College

• Fairview College
• Grant MacEwan College
• Mount Royal College
• Calgary Board of Education
• Edmonton Public School Board
• Van Horne Institute
• WESTAC

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The JLI will

• define careers and opportunities
• use industry standards and connect with
  accrediting bodies
• create a seamless learning continuum connecting
  all levels of education with apprenticeship
  training and industry
• develop curricula and appropriate resources in
  multiple formats which reflect emerging labor
  market requirements
• be supported and grow through government and
  industry input

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Benefits for

• Learners
• high quality, relevant, customized curricula
• defined career pathways in Logistics
• awareness of industry needs and job opportunities
• partial accreditation or advanced standing by
  post-secondary institutions and apprenticeship
  training

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Benefits for

• Secondary Schools
• greater connection to industry, apprenticeship
  training and post-secondary institutions
• Post-Secondary Institutions
• mechanism to attract motivated learners through
  program continuity

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Benefits for

• Industry
• well-trained job candidates
• a way to address skilled workforce shortages
• a dynamic relationship with Education and
  Government
• Apprenticeship Training
• Expanded mechanism for accreditation and program
  continuity
• General Public
• a knowledgeable, skilled workforce
• a society which embraces life-long learning

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Proof of Concept Courses

• Logistics LOG1010
• Traffic Transportation LOG1030
• Job Preparation CTR1010

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Career Pathways
High School Diploma
University of Calgary
SAIT Certificate in Transportation Studies
SAIT Certificate in Sectoral Studies
Employment
Apprenticeship
SAIT Diploma in Transportation Studies
SAIT Diploma in Transportation Studies
Mobility with full credit Mobility with full
or partial credit
SAIT Applied Degree in Transportation Management
Van Horne Institute (Professional Seminars
Research Projects)
University of Calgary/ SAIT (Industry Partner
Van Horne Institute) Four-Year Degree in
Transportation
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Career Pathways
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Industry Opportunities

• Provide industry experts to be interviewed on the
  subsectors of logistics
• Participate in multimedia development  - real
  shots of industry
• Check course content for accuracy - editorial
  board
• Provide career sketches of Logistics
  professionals - video or audio

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Educational Institution Opportunities

• Provide information about Logistics courses and
  programs
• program strengths
• advanced placement opportunities
• delivery options
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Warehouse Training at Fairview College
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Next steps

• pilot the Proof of Concept courses in high
  schools, early 2002
• develop and implement teacher training in
  Logistics and online learning
• re-develop print materials and create resources
  for online delivery Alberta Online Consortium
• review the curricula and identify gaps with
  industry input
• communicate and invite Ministerial participation
  and support
• obtain funding for Project Manager Operational
  Budget