Co-op Diploma Apprenticeship (CODA)
2015
Employment Ontario (EO)
Call for Proposals (CFP) Response Template
for Program Delivery in 2016-17
Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities
Program Delivery Support Branch
33 Bloor Street East, Suite 200
Toronto, ON M7A 2S3
Issued: June 26, 2015
CFP Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on August 7, 2015
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3 RESPONSE TEMPLATE
3.1
Instructions
The following format and sequence should be followed in order to provide consistency in the
proponents proposals and ensure that each proposal receives full consideration.
3.2
Project Contact Information
Legal name of organization
Contact name
Mailing address
Telephone number
Email address
3.3
Declaration
This section is to be signed by a person who has authority to bind the organization.
The enclosed proposal is submitted in response to the above referenced Call for Proposal.
Through submission of this proposal I agree to all of the terms and conditions and that the
information provided in this proposal is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature
Print name
Job title
Date
3.4 Project Summary
Provide a project summary of how your organization will complete the project deliverables and
meet project outcomes. (250 word maximum)
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3.5 Capacity
a) Organizational Capacity
i.
Provide information regarding capacity in terms of current business, contracts,
services, client volume, number of years in operation, geographic coverage and any
other relevant and appropriate information.
ii.
Discuss how current capacity enables your organization to meet the objectives of the
project.
b) Management Team
i.
Describe the organizational structure and qualifications of key personnel and the
executive team.
ii.
Provide qualification highlights of the key members of the proposed management
teams involved in service delivery and contract management.
iii.
If applicable, discuss how the proposed executive team and management teams of
the principle applicant and partner or affiliate will function and coordinate amongst
themselves.
c) Financial Capacity
i.
Demonstrate the capability to financially support the objectives of the project.
d) Operational Capacity
i.
Provide information on the proposed building or facility.
ii.
Discuss any proposed equipment, technology or business processes used to
coordinate service delivery to all clients, including specialized populations and
persons with disabilities.
e) Human Resource Capacity
i.
Provide information on the current number of employees and specific areas of
expertise.
ii.
Discuss methods or processes in place for training, development and knowledge
transfer to build, accumulate, retain and share knowledge and best practices in order
to ensure business continuity, service consistency and meeting performance
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measures.
f) Accessibility
i.
Describe how translation and interpretation services will be provided reflective of
community need.
ii.
Outline the organization’s accessibility policies that demonstrate compliance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
g) Organizations and relationships
i.
If applicable, provide the legal name, operating name and a brief description of any
partner or affiliate that is part of your proposal.
h) Increasing Capacity
i.
State the capacity for organizational growth, including information on growth
methods, strategies and plans, if you are the successful proponent.
3.6
Community Connection and Comittment
a) Established Presence in the Community
i.
Provide information on annual events, representation, participation on committees
and any other relevant information.
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3.7
Program Data
Training Delivery Agency (TDA) Information
Training Delivery
Agency
(College Name):
Delivery Site (Campus):
Delivery Site Address:
Site to Receive
Payments
(If different than above):
Payment Site Address:
Trade/Diploma Information
Trade Name and Code:
Diploma Name and
MTCU Code:
APS Number:
Did you discuss your proposal with MTCU staff in advance of submission? (Y/N)
If Yes, please specify
name:
Intake Information
How many
intakes are
requested for
this program?
One
Two
More than 2
Please specify how many:
For each intake, please fill in the information below
Intake
Number:
Number of participants:
Intake Start
Date:
Intake End Date:
Anticipated Dates of Completion for Apprenticeship Levels (dd/mm/yyy)
Level 1:
Level 2:
Intake
Number:
Intake Start
Date:
Level 3:
Number of participants:
Intake End Date:
Anticipated Dates of Completion for Apprenticeship Levels (dd/mm/yyy)
Level 1:
Intake
Number:
Intake Start
Date:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Number of participants:
Intake End Date:
Anticipated Dates of Completion for Apprenticeship Levels (dd/mm/yyy)
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Training Delivery Agency (TDA) Information
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Contact Information
College Name:
Trade (Code) – Diploma (MTCU Code):
Primary Contact
Name:
Title:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Mailing Address:
Backup Contact
Name:
Title:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Mailing Address:
Information and Reporting Contact
Name:
Title:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
Mailing Address:
3.8
Request to Deliver A New CODA Program
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College Name:
Trade (Code) – Diploma (MTCU Code):
This section is to be completed for requests to deliver a CODA program that has never before been offered by the TDA.
For a funding request to deliver a new CODA program, please

Describe experience related to the delivery of the specific trade, such as block release training or part-time classes;

Provide details on delivery history of the associated diploma program; and

Using the templates in Appendix A, submit a curriculum mapping showing how all apprenticeship in-school training
and diploma program Learning Outcomes will be achieved. Colleges are required to analyse both learning outcomes
and incorporate this curriculum integration exercise in the timeline.
a) Please describe all prior experience related to the delivery of the trade.
b) Please provide details on delivery history of the diploma program.
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3.9 Request To Renew a CODA Program Delivered Previously
a) Please provide a review on all CODA projects for this trade, either closed or currently run, by supplying the following information.
College Name :
Trade (Code) – Diploma (MTCU Code) :
Contract Name
(Start Date – End Date)
Eg. COOP-05-COL-#1
(Sept. 2005 – May 2007)
# of
Participant
s Approved
# Enrolled
at Start
# Registered
as
Apprentices
# Receiving
Work
Placement
# Completing
Apprenticeship InSchool Training Only
# Completing
Diploma Only
# Completing Both
Apprenticeship In-School
Training and Diploma
b) Please summarize experiences, major delivery issues, challenges and/or solutions in the previous years
Note: A revised curriculum mapping must be attached to the request if the TDA has made any changes to the curriculum that was used and approved by the Ministry for previous delivery.
Please use Appendix A for the mapping and highlight the changes.
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3.10 Program Plan to Ensure Sucessful Delivery
College Name:
Trade (Code) – Diploma (MTCU Code):
a) Demand for the Program
Please highlight the demand for the program locally and/or provincially and include letters of support from employers
committing to program placements.
b) Marketing and Recruitment Strategy
Please outline a marketing and recruitment plan that demonstrates how the college would ensure successful recruitment of
individuals.
c)
Delivery Plan
The Delivery Plan for in-school training should include but is not limited to:
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
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
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
A brief description of the learning outcomes delivery;
The length of program and sessions;
The number of participants to be registered;
Entry and exit points and possible accreditation available to recognized participants’ achievements, including prior
learning assessment services available to participants; and
A description of at least two business or entrepreneurship courses.
d) Retention Strategy
Please specify detailed retention strategies and activities, including but not limited to:


Having participants return to school from on-the-job training to complete diploma requirements and apprenticeship inschool training;
Increasing the number of participants who continue to work in the sector to obtain the Certificate of Qualification after
completion of all diploma requirements and apprenticeship in-school training.
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e) Employment and Placement Services
On-the-job training is a core component to CODA programs. Please provide a plan to ensure that all participants will be
placed as scheduled in the delivery plan. It includes but is not limited to outreach activities, interaction with employer
sponsors and local Employment Ontario Service Providers, employment services available to participants and on-going
coordination and monitoring services for employers and participants.
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f)
Employer Sponsors
Please provide a list of the members of the sponsor group for this CODA program.
Name
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Company
Industrial
Sector
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# of Placements
Provided
# of Apprentices to
be Hired
3.11Proposed Budget Template
Training Delivery Agency (College, Campus):
Program Trade (Code) – Diploma (MTCU Code) :
Intake #
Session
or
Semester
of
Intake Start Date:
Type
(In-SchoolTraining,
On-the-job)
Full-time or
Part-time
(F/T, P/T)
Start
Date
End
Date
(mm/dd/yy) (mm/dd/yy)
No. of
weeks
No. of
days per
week
No. of
hours
per
Session
No. of
participant (5)
Rate (3), (4)
(A)Sub-total:
Start-up Grant (if eligible)
(1):
Please provide a budget breakdown
(B)Sub-total:
Delivery Cost
per session
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Marketing Grant (2): Please provide a budget breakdown – Note that one marketing grant is awarded per proposal (not per intake)
(C)Sub-total:
Total Funding for this intake:
$
Training Delivery Agency (College, Campus):
Program Trade (Code) – Diploma (MTCU Code) :
Intake #
Session
or
Semester
of
Type
(In-SchoolTraining,
On-the-job)
Intake Start Date:
Full-time or
Part-time
(F/T, P/T)
Start
Date
End
Date
(mm/dd/yy) (mm/dd/yy)
No. of
weeks
No. of
days per
week
No. of
hours
per
Session
No. of
participant (5)
Rate (3), (4)
Delivery Cost
per session
(A)Sub-total:
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Training Delivery Agency (College, Campus):
Start-up Grant (if eligible) (1): Please provide a budget breakdown
(B)Sub-total:
Marketing
Grant (2):
Please provide a budget breakdown – Note that one marketing grant is awarded per proposal (not per intake)
(C)Sub-total:
Total Funding for this intake:
$
Note:
(1) A college is eligible for a $25,000 Start-up Grant per new program to support start-up and administration costs to deliver the new model in the college. A
detailed proposed start-up budget should be submitted for approval.
(2) All colleges are eligible for up to $15,000 per program to market the program to employers, industry and the community. A budget breakdown is required
to justify the amount requested.
(3) The rate to deliver the in-school sessions must not exceed $3,500 per 15 week semester, or $7,000 per two 15 week semesters for each participant. This
rate must include all costs associated with the in-school training.
(4) The college will be eligible to claim up to $500.00 per participant who is placed to assist with all costs associated with employment placement services,
including establishing and/or maintaining employer relations, monitoring placements, employment services and employer retention strategies.
(5) Programs will be funded based on actual seats filled by participants, as identified in project reports, due each November 1st, March1st and June 1st.
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