Apprenticeship Innovation Fund (AIF) Call for Proposal Guidelines - July 2008

Issue Date: July 28, 2008

Closing Date: September 5, 2008. Extended to September 22, 2008.

The Government of Ontario is committed to expanding the apprenticeship system by increasing the number of new entrants to apprenticeship programs while enhancing the quality of in-school training and accessibility to the trades.

Projects funded under the July 2008 Apprenticeship Innovation Fund, Call for Proposals will create in-school curriculum standards and exemption tests. There are a total of 11 discrete projects with some projects having multiple trades and requirements.

Interested proponents are invited to submit proposals for any number of the 11 projects. Proposals must include all trades listed for each project. It is anticipated successful proponents will be able to start their projects in the fall of 2008.

• Questions and Answers (PDF, 14 KB)
• AIF-CFP Curriculum & Exemption Tests, July 2008 (PDF, 112 KB)
• Procedures for Development of Curriculum Standards & Exemption Tests, July 2008 (PDF, 347 KB)

If you require additional information, please contact:

Terry Hesketh
Program Development Unit, Programs Branch
Strategic Policy and Programs Division

Tel: 416-327-6491
Fax: 416-326-5653
Email: terry.hesketh@ontario.ca