2021 Apprenticeship Program - Employer Questionnaire

Please respond by: July 16th, 2021

Landscape Ontario works with the MLTSD to register employers and apprentices in the Horticulture Technician 441-C Apprenticeship Program in Ontario. We are calling on our Ottawa employers to complete this survey for the purpose of increasing the number of employers and apprentices within the Horticulture Technician 441-C Apprenticeship Program in Ottawa.

Algonquin College conducts the in-class training for the Apprenticeship Program for the Ottawa region. In 2021, the in-class training for Level 1 was not offered due to the low demand for the in-class training portion of the program. Currently, we run the risk of Algonquin College not offering the apprenticeship in-class training again for 2022 if we do not increase awareness and engage our current and prospective employers/apprentices in the Ottawa area to register staff in the apprenticeship program.

We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete this survey and look forward to your feedback.

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* 1. General Information

First & Last Name

Company Name

How many years has your company been operating?

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. What sector(s) does your company primarily focus on? ( Please select the top 3)

Garden Center

Grounds Management & Landscape Maintenance

Hardscape

Interior Plantscape

Irrigation

Landscape Contractor

Landscape Design

Lighting

Lawncare & Turf Management

Snow & Ice Removal

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Do you currently employ any registered apprentices? (check all that apply)

Yes

Had apprentices in the past

How Many? (If the answer yes or in the past)

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* 4. Do you have any potential staff whom you would like to register as a new apprentice this summer, for the upcoming 2022 in-class training term?

Yes

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* 5. Are you currently registered as an Employer Sponsor with Landscape Ontario or the MLTSD? (Check all that apply)

Yes

I'm not sure what this means and I'm interested in receiving information about becoming an employer sponsor

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* 6. Which of the incentives aimed at employers who sponsor apprentices are you aware of? (Check all that apply)

The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit (Max. $2000 per apprentice)

New Achievement Incentive Grant ($3000 per apprentice)

Unaware of incentives, please tell me more

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* 7. Is the Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship program important and relevant to your company?

Yes

Unsure

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* 8. Did you know that Algonquin College in Ottawa offers the in-class training portion of Apprenticeship Program?

Yes

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* 9. Would you attend an apprenticeship program information session at Algonquin college with your staff in... (Please check all that apply)

August (Evening)

September (Evening)

August (Daytime)

September (Daytime)

I prefer a Virtual Session

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* 10. Do you currently have challenges attracting, recruiting and retaining skilled workers in your company?

Yes

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* 11. Has the Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship Program improved recruitment and retention within your company?

Yes

Unsure

N/A

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* 12. Are you aware that the In-class training portion of the Horticulture Technician Apprenticeship program is offered to apprentices so that they attend during the off-season for 13 weeks between January and March? (check all that apply)

Yes

I would like to receive more information about the In-class Training and Apprenticeship program

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* 13. Accommodations for in-class training can be made by Algonquin College for apprentices who work in the snow and ice sector. Does this apply to your company?

Yes

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* 14. Would you like to receive more information about the apprenticeship program and the in-class training at Algonquin college to share with your employees?

Yes

If yes, please enter your email or phone number below

Thank you for participating. Your commitment to developing the industry's skilled workforce throug the Apprenticeship Program is important to the growth of your company and the future of our profession! If you have any questions about this survey or would like to register for the apprenticeship program please contact: csebastian@landscapeontario.com