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.......................................... 4  \n• What is the purpose of the DSW Apprenticeship Program Toolkit? 5  \nWhat is the DSW Apprenticeship Program? ............................................................................ 6  \nIs the DSW Apprenticeship Program Right for me? ................................................................. 9  \n• Why should I enroll in the DSW Apprentice Apprenticeship Program? 10  \n• What kind of commitment does the DSW Apprenticeship Program require? 12  \nWhat are the Admission Requirements?................................................................................. 13  \n• What is the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU)? 14  \n• What is the Ontario College of Trades? 14  \nWhat are the Financial Incentives for Apprentices and for Employers? .................................... 16  \nWhat are the steps to becoming registered as an Apprentice?................................................. 17  \nWhat are the Components of the DSW Apprenticeship Program? ............................................ 19  \n• How do I meet the On-the-Job Training requirements? 19  \n• How do I meet the In-Class Training requirements? 22  \nWhat do I do once I complete all Program requirements?........................................................ 23  \nWhat is the DSW Diploma Program? ...................................................................................... 25  \n• What is the difference between the DSW Apprenticeship  \nProgram and the DSW Diploma Program? 25  \n• What are the steps involved in bridging to the DSW Diploma Program? 26  \n• What are the benefits of bridging to the DSW Diploma Program? 26  \nWhat are some Apprentice Best Practices for Program success? ........................................... 27  \n• What are some tips to make my Apprenticeship  \nexperience a positive and successful one? 27  \nHow do Employers benefit from sponsoring Apprentices? ...................................................... 29  \nWhat are my responsibilities as an Employer who is sponsoring an Apprentice?...................... 31  \n• As an Employer Sponsor, what should I be prepared for? 31  \nHow does an Employer go about sponsoring an Apprentice?................................................... 32  \n• What steps are involved in sponsoring an Apprentice? 32  \nWhat are some Employer Best Practices for Program success? .............................................. 35  \nTools and Resources for Apprentices, Coach-Mentors, and Employer Sponsors....................... 38  \nImportant Contacts .............................................................................................................. 39  \nIndex of Links ....................................................................................................................... 40  \nWhat is the Developmental  Services Human Resources  Strategy?  \nLaunched in March 2008 with a 10-year plan, the Developmental Services Human Resource Strategy (DSHRS) is a partnership between the Provincial Network on Developmental Services, and the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS) with a vision to professionalize the sector and ensure the best quality of supports for people with developmental disabilities in Ontario. 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