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Yves Landry Foundation Academic Award Application and Nomination Form

Yves Landry

Foundation

2005

Academic Award

Application and

Nomination Form

DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2005

Yves Landry Foundation, 195 The West Mall, Suite 516, Toronto, Ontario M9C 5K1

416.620.5464, ext. 500 866.232.4411 Fax 416.620.9730

email ylandryfund@apma.ca www.ylandryfund.org

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Advancing Technological Education and Skills Training


“To forge an enlightened partnership between industry and

education, train a world-class pool of skilled manufacturing

workers, technicians, technologists and engineers, and secure

technological advantage in a rapidly changing world.”

YVES LANDRY, 1988

G. Yves Landry

1938-1998

In 1938, Yves Landry was born in Thetford Mines, Quebec. From this inauspicious

beginning rose a man of vision who became a giant of the automotive industry.

Educated at Laval, Queens and Columbia Universities, he went on to become

Chairman, President and CEO of Chrysler Canada Ltd. in 1990. He was awarded

many Honourary degrees (Universities of Ottawa, Windsor, McGill, and Laval) and

was invested as an Officer of The Order of Canada on May 14, 1995.

In speeches across Canada, Mr. Landry urged governments and educators to make

our educational system more cost effective and responsive to the demands of our

rapidly evolving economy in order to increase our global competitiveness. He had a

vision of a link forged between industry, education, and government to make a

better society for Canadians. It began to unfold with The Windsor Experiment in

1994.

The Yves Landry Foundation is the embodiment of the vision, principles, and hopes

of the late Yves Landry. Founded in 1998, its goal is to advance technological

education and skills training in order to resolve the skilled labour shortages facing

Canadian industries. The Foundation provides the opportunity for business,

education, and government to, collectively, be part of the solution.


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YVES LANDRY FOUNDATION ACADEMIC AWARDS:

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Technological innovation and excellence at the high school, college and university

levels is recognized at the Foundation’s annual STARS Gala which provides the

platform to promote awareness of the skills shortages that Canadian industry will be

facing over the coming decades.

Programs are publicly honoured for their ingenuity and success in front of their

peers and leaders in Canadian manufacturing. Winners of the Yves Landry

Foundation Academic Awards are presented with an award on stage and receive a

monetary gift to further advance their technological education program.

Technological education provides students with an important base on which Canada

can continue to grow and prosper.

The goals of the Foundation are to ensure that:

• Canadian business and employees achieve and sustain top technical status in

the global arena in which we compete

• Mainstream education provides relevant, up-to-date technical education to the

point where business does not need to provide substantial remedial or

supplemental training, or import skilled workers

• Barriers to life-long education are eliminated

• Choosing a career in technology is as favourably considered by students,

parents, educators and governments as any other career path

• Young people are encouraged to enter apprenticeships, co-operative education

programs and activities that foster better insight about technology and the

inspiring opportunities available.

If you are interested in applying for an Academic Award, or you know an

institution or community group that should be nominated, please use the form

located in the back of this information booklet.

In order to be considered for an award, all projects must have been

operational for a minimum of two (2) years.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2005


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CORPORATE PATRONS

Our Academic Awards are sponsored by generous corporate patrons who are

recognized at the STARS Gala for their vision and leadership. Since our inception

in 1998, our patrons have included:

ABC Group

APMA

(Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association)

Bombardier Inc.

Burlington Technologies Inc.

CIBC

DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.

Flex-N-Gate Corporation

Linamar Corporation

Magna International Inc.

Shell Canada Limited

Wescast Industries Inc.

The Woodbridge Group


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ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS

2004 ACADEMIC AWARD WINNERS

Aurora College

ADMI (Advanced Design and Manufacturing Institute)

McMaster University

I. E. Weldon S.S., Trillium Lakelands D.S.B.

Mohawk College


FIRST Robotics Competition Canadian Regional

Fort Erie Secondary School

Greater Essex County District School Board

Red River College

Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

University College of Cape Breton

University of Windsor


White Oaks Secondary School-Halton District School Board

Business Education Council of Niagara

Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

College Heights High School

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Seneca College

St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

York Catholic District School Board


Avon Maitland District School Board & Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

Industry-Education Council of Hamilton

Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

Oshawa Central Collegiate Institute

Queen’s University

Red River College of Applied Arts and Technology

University of Waterloo


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YVES LANDRY FOUNDATION ACADEMIC AWARDS: 2004

OUTSTANDING INNOVATION IN EDUCATION

Level: College

Patron: APMA (Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association)

This award will be presented to the college that has developed an innovative apprenticeship or cooperative

education training program, or an innovative program in technological education that is

hands-on and responsive to industry needs. The program must demonstrate that it meets industry

requirements and prepares students for success in the workplace.

INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING

TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Level: High School

This award recognizes innovation in education that is hands-on and responsive to industry needs.

By incorporating leading edge technology in classroom curriculum, students can design and produce

projects that are relevant to industry. Innovative manufacturing programs in high schools can play a

pivotal role in reinforcing a technical career focus, skills development and preparing students for

college, university and the workplace. Innovative programs integrate technology in order to

maximize student skills development in manufacturing and have the flexibility to include new

technologies for greater preparedness and learning success.

This award will be given to the college that has developed an innovative manufacturing program that


TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Level: College

matches skills development with industry requirements and measures student success and

achievement. Rapidly changing technology demands state-of-the-art, practical and responsive

programs that meet industry needs while providing seamless school-to-work transitions.

This award will be given to the university that has developed an innovative manufacturing program


TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

Level: University Patron: DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.

that matches skills development with industry requirements and measures student success and

achievement. Rapidly changing technology demands state-of-the-art, practical and responsive

programs that meet industry needs while providing seamless school-to-work transitions.

This award recognizes the college that has a co-operative education program that allows students to

OUTSTANDING TECHNICAL

CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

Level: College Patron: Linamar Corporation

learn by doing while also sampling and experiencing real career options before choosing a more

permanent path. In addition, the employer can begin a relationship with energetic students searching

out a positive mutual fit that reinforces job satisfaction, lowers turnover and provides satisfied

employment partners. The co-operative education format also significantly improves communication

between industry and educational institutions. Consideration for this award will be given to the col-


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between industry and educational institutions. Consideration for this award will be given to the

college that can best demonstrate success in areas such as placement and success rates, employer

and student satisfaction, employment after the placement and employment in the student’s field of

training.

TECHNICAL RENEWAL

Level: High School

Patron: The Woodbridge Group

The influence of technology on our lives increases each and every day. The fact that the majority of

the human race prefers to learn by doing will never change. High school technology courses and

classic trade shops not only offer students a preferred way to learn, but also lay an important

foundation for skills and advanced technical education. This award will be presented to the high

school that values classic and advanced technology as evidenced by their efforts to improve and

expand technical offerings.

OUTSTANDING YOUTH

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM

Level: High School

This award is for high schools, school boards or community based initiatives that excel in promoting

youth apprenticeship programs and introducing students and their parents to the skills necessary for

the future. High school is where decisions are made about future careers and higher education.

Apprenticeship is a proven way to directly introduce students to the workplace and develop valuable

skills for a future in technology.

PROGRESS TOWARD

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Level: College or University Patron: Shell Canada Limited

This award recognizes the college, university or post-secondary student group that most successfully

incorporates the concept of sustainable development into its programs or projects. Sustainable

development means understanding society’s demand for socially sensitive, economically viable and

environmentally responsible products and manufacturing processes, and acting on that

understanding. It is a case of taking action today with tomorrow in mind. Applicants who believe their

program or project is contributing to creating a truly sustainable society are encouraged to apply.

TECHNICAL CAREER

AWARENESS

Level: High School

This award is for the institution that best promotes to students and parents the career opportunities in

a technical field. A successful technical career awareness initiative typically provides teachers and

guidance counsellors with curriculum based information on growth industries, salaries, the

importance of math, science, technology and languages in the global economy, and represents in a

balanced manner, the advantages of all post-secondary technical training options. Applicants in this

award category should be able to show that the career awareness initiative is guided by a strategy,

and how it is implemented.


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APPLICATION AND NOMINATION FORM:

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Open to all High Schools, Colleges and Universities in Canada

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2005

Awards will be presented at the 6th annual STARS Gala

Thursday, October 20, 2005

The Westin Harbour Castle, Metropolitan Ballroom, Conference Centre Bldg.

One Harbour Square

Toronto, Ontario

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE APPLICATION AND NOMINATION

PROCESS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Yves Landry Foundation

416.620.5464, ext. 500

866.232.4411

Fax 416.620.9730

ylandryfund@apma.ca

Or visit our website www.ylandryfund.org

Projects that are submitted must have demonstrated success in one or more of the

following targeted areas:

1. Encouraging innovation and effecting change in technological education to

promote the adoption of an innovation culture and innovative practices

throughout Canadian society

2. Encouraging cooperative relationships among business and education for the

advancement of technological education

3. Expanding vocational, technical and apprenticeship training

4. Integrating in-class and on-the-job workplace experience for students involved in

technological education

5. Raising awareness of technical jobs and career fields among learners,

educators, and the community at large

6. Teaching students how to connect core academic and technical skills to career

paths

7. Supporting school-to-work transition in a technical field through the promotion of

mentoring programs, and co-operative education, among others.


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Submissions will be evaluated by an Awards Committee. All decisions by the

Awards Committee will be final.

Academic Award winners will receive an award symbolizing the late Yves Landry’s

vision of industry, education and government working together to achieve

excellence in technological education and skills training.

Each winner will receive a monetary award to further advance their technological

education programs.

Winners will also receive:

• Two complimentary invitations to the STARS Gala to participate in the stage

presentation honouring the Award winners

• Publication of winning profiles on the Yves Landry Foundation web site and in

marketing materials, and national press releases produced by the Foundation

• Award winners are responsible for their own transportation to/from the STARS

Gala and for their own accommodations

Award winners will be notified by SEPTEMBER 1, 2005.

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Award winners will be posted at the Foundation’s website (www.ylandryfund.org).

A representative from the Yves Landry Foundation

will contact the winning institutions to discuss

their participation at the STARS Gala.


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APPLICATION AND NOMINATION FORM

[ ] I would like to apply for an Yves Landry Foundation Academic Award

(please fill in the form below beginning at Question #1)

[ ] I would like to nominate the following Educational Institution/community group

for an Yves Landry Foundation Academic Award. Please provide the

following information so that a representative from the Foundation can

contact the Institution to get the pertinent information, or forward this

application yourself to the group you would like to see nominated:

NAME OF ACADEMIC INSTITUTION/COMMUNITY GROUP: ________________________

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CONTACT NAME AT INSTITUTION/ COMMUNITY GROUP: ________________________

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PHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON: _____________________________________

EMAIL OF CONTACT PERSON: ______________________________________________

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PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY USING THE SPACE PROVIDED AND MAIL YOUR COMPLETED

APPLICATION TO THE YVES LANDRY FOUNDATION:

1. WHICH CATEGORY BEST FITS YOUR PROGRAM? Check more than

one if applicable:

[ ] Youth Apprenticeship: introduces and prepares students with

the skills necessary for their future careers

[ ] Innovative Manufacturing Technology: matches skills development

with industry requirements

[ ] Technical Career Awareness: promotes career opportunities in a

technical field

[ ] Sustainable Development: understands the demand for socially

sensitive, economically viable and environmentally responsible

products and manufacturing processes, and acting on that

understanding

[ ] Co-Operative Education: allows students to learn by doing while

sampling and experiencing real career options before choosing a more

permanent path

[ ] Technical Renewal: values classic and advanced technology

through improved and expanded technical offerings


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2. LEVEL:

[ ] High School: includes initiatives that are operating in a public or

private school in Canada, offering grades 9-12; school boards/districts

and community-based organizations offering programs to students in

grades 9-12

[ ] College: refers to any recognized community college or technical

institute (private or public) in Canada offering post-secondary diplomas

and certificates

[ ] University: refers to any recognized university in Canada offering

undergraduate degrees

3. NAME OF PROJECT/PROGRAM: _________________________________

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4. NAME OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION SUBMITTING

APPLICATION: ________________________________________________

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5. MAIN CONTACT PERSON:

Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr.: _______________________________________________

Title: ________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________

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City: _________________________________ Province:_____________

Postal Code: __________________________

Phone Number: (

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Summer Phone Number: (

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6. HOW DID YOU LEARN OF THIS AWARD NOMINATION OPPORTUNITY?

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7. WHY WAS YOUR PROGRAM ESTABLISHED? ______________________

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8. WHEN WAS YOUR PROGRAM ESTABLISHED? _____________________

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9. GIVE A BRIEF (150 to 200 words) OVERVIEW OF YOUR PROGRAM/

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1O. WHAT IMPACT HAS THIS PROGRAM HAD ON TECHNOLOGICAL

EDUCATION, SKILLS TRAINING AND/OR APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING?

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11. HAS THIS PROGRAM/PROJECT RECEIVED ANY RECOGNITION BY

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12. HAVE ANY STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS BEEN DEVELOPED TO

PROMOTE OR ENHANCE YOUR PROGRAM/PROJECT? This could be

with government, business, or other alliances:

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13. PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF SOME OF THE SUCCESSES EXPERIENCED

SINCE THIS PROGRAM/PROJECT BEGAN: ________________________

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14. PLEASE LIST THREE (3) REFERENCES. Please give the name of the

reference, contact address, phone number and email address. PLEASE

ASK EACH OF YOUR REFERENCES TO SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT

FOR YOUR PROJECT TO THE YVES LANDRY FOUNDATION OR SEND

THE LETTERS OF REFERENCE WITH YOUR PROPOSAL. References

will be contacted to confirm validity of your project/program:

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Yves Landry Foundation

195 The West Mall

Suite 516

Toronto, Ontario M9C 5K1

416.620.5464, ext. 500

866.232.4411

Fax 416.620.9730

Email ylandryfund@apma.ca

www.ylandryfund.org

BN 877413823 RR0001


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