This Phase II project is based on the results of the Industry Research and Analysis Project (the Phase I Education/Certification project) completed in 2007 by the CSCSC, which resulted in the compilation of a compendium of Canadian supply chain programs and an expression of support for the Council to develop a standardized approach to post-secondary training, education and certification.
A consultation process with a broad group of representatives from the sector's associations and academia will establish:
a set of standards outlining commonly understood and accepted education and training requirements in the sector; and
a marketing plan to promote the standards and accreditation approach to the sector.
A voluntary submission process by learning-program providers (professional associations, post-secondary educational institutions and private providers of programs) to have their programs reviewed will identify:
those programs that meet the standards defined by industry stakeholders as crucial to the needs of the sector, and can thus be accredited by the CSCSC; and
any gaps that exist in submitted programs in order that the institution can work with the sector to revise programs where required.
In addition, this project will publicize the availability of education and training resources through the development of:
a portal on the CSCSC website that will house the compendium of recognition tools and resources developed in the Phase I project;
a feature on the compendium that recognizes those programs that have been accredited by the CSCSC; and
a process to enable the annual updating of the compendium to ensure its ongoing relevance and currency.
Invitation to Participate - Education / Certification Project Focus Group
Would your company or institution value a set of voluntary standards outlining commonly understood and accepted education and training requirements in the Canadian supply chain sector? Would you like the opportunity to identify gaps in education and training programs in order to have better future employment candidates?
If you have answers to the above questions that you would like to share, then we want to hear them! The Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (CSCSC) is establishing a voluntary National Accreditation Program for the accreditation of educational and training courses and programs in the Canadian supply chain sector. The CSCSC and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) require your input!
CSCSC is calling upon interested stakeholders within the supply chain sector to get involved in the development and validation of the Standards for Accreditation. Courses and programs submitted for accreditation by education and training providers will be required to meet the Standards for Accreditation in order to be accredited by the CSCSC. If you have experience in the development and/or delivery of supply chain-related education and training, we welcome and need your involvement in this standards-development activity. This is your opportunity to be heard!
The CSCSC Focus Group session will be held as follows:
When: Monday, January 12, 2009 - 8 a.m. breakfast; meeting from 9 to 11 a.m.
Where:Montreal's Novotel Airport Hotel - 2599 Blvd Alfred Nobel, St. Laurent, PQ
Note: This meeting will be held in both English and French as there will be participants attending from other provinces. The Council will reimburse any travel related expenses incurred by you to attend this session. A teleconferencing option will be available for those who are unable to attend in person.
Other Sessions: You are also welcome to join us for either of our afternoon sessions: The ACCC Supply Chain Affinity Group meeting being held from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. or our Occupational Standards Focus Group also at the Novotel. Contact us to learn more!
To Register: To register for any of these three sessions, or to get more information on how you are able to participate, please contact Margie Stefanich or Beverly Myers as noted below. For registration purposes, please be prepared to provide your name, title, company name/address, telephone number and email address. There is no fee to participate but registration is required to ensure adequate food and beverages are available for the breakfast and the networking lunch being offered between sessions.
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