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RDCA Scholarship Program
RED DEER CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
2015 APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AWARDS
The Red Deer Construction Association and the Scholarship Committee have created the
Training Awards for employees of member companies. Contributions for these awards are
made possible from social activities held by the association along with financial help from
the association.
These awards are designed to recognize the excellence of employees of member companies
of the association that are in a construction trade.
We encourage recipients to complete their apprenticeship!
AWARDS
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Awards are valued at $500.00 each
Additional $1000.00 awards will be handed out to an apprentice (s) showing
academic excellence.
ELIGIBILITY
(AN EMPLOYEE OF A MEMBER COMPANY OF THE RED DEER CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION)
Applicants for the Red Deer Construction Association Apprenticeship Training Awards must
be:
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An Alberta resident for a period of 1 year prior to application
Registered as an Alberta apprentice in a construction trade
Returning to an RDCA member employer after their technical training
Successful in completing at least one period of Alberta Apprenticeship technical
training during the past year
Academic achievement (to include official attendance & both AIT and classroom
marks)
Of the awards to be awarded annually, the following criteria will be considered:
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Employer recommendations (must be completed and signed)
Have a financial need
Applicant is registered in a trade with more than one period of technical training
APPLICATION AND AWARDS PROCESS
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Deadline for the applications must be received at the RDCA office by 4:00pm
August 7th, 2015. (No Exceptions). All Applications will be authorized with a date
stamp showing that they have been received. It is the responsibility of the applicant
to follow up with the RDCA office to ensure their application has been received.
The RDCA Scholarship Committee consisting of RDCA Board members, will review
applications and decide on recipients by the 2nd week in September.
The Award presentation will be held in mid-September at the Red Deer Construction
Association office. For those who are unable to attend the presentation we ask that
you make arrangements prior to the event. We would also like to extend an
invitation to those accepting awards to our Annual General Meeting in February. We
will contact you prior to the meeting to confirm.
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APPLICATION FOR THE RED DEER CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AWARDS
Bay #3, 7471 Edgar Industrial Bend, Red Deer, AB, T4P 3Z5
Phone 403-346-4846
We are collecting the information in this application to determine and verify your eligibility
for a Red Deer Construction Association Apprenticeship Training Award. All information will
be kept confidential. If you have any questions about the collection of this information, you
can contact the office of the Red Deer Construction Association.
(Please print legibly, using ink not pencil)
First Name: ____________________________________________
Last Name: ____________________________________________
Name of your trade: _____________________________________
Street Address: _________________________________________
City: __________________________________________________
Province: _________________________
Telephone Number (
Postal Code: _________
) _________________
Email address __________________________________________
Have you lived in Alberta all your life? (circle)
Yes
No
If no, when did you move to Alberta?
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Where did you last attend technical training?
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What period or level of technical training did you complete?
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When did you complete your last period or level of technical training?
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What were your marks? (Please attach copy of marks from your training
institute)
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Have you registered for your next period of technical training?
Yes _____ No ______
Class start date: (m/d/y) ___________________
Institution:____________________________________________________
Employer Information:
To be considered for an award you must include the Employer Information form, completed
and signed by your employer, or person authorized on behalf of your employer. This form
may be mailed separately by the person completing the information or attached to your
application.
Name of person completing the Employer Information form:
_______________________________________________________
Position with company:
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Name of company:
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Company phone number: (
) _____________________________
Company address: ________________________________________
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EMPLOYER RECOMMENDATION
To be completed and signed by the applicant’s employer or person authorized on behalf of
the employer (supervisor or supervising journeyman):
Your assessment of this apprentice is an important component in the award selection
process and must be submitted for the apprentice to be considered for an award.
Applicant’s name: ____________________________________________
Trade _______________________________________________________
(Please print legibly in ink not pencil)
I have known the apprentice/trainee for ________ months. I rate this apprentice/trainee
as follows:
Above Average
Average Below Average
1) Attitude Toward: Their trade/occupation
A
B
C
2) Work habits:
Training
A
B
C
Co-workers
A
B
C
Workplace
A
B
C
Safety
A
B
C
Attendance
A
B
C
Willingness to learn
A
B
C
Respect for other’s property
A
B
C
A
B
C
3) Trade Skills:
4) Will this applicant be returning to the company after they have completed their technical
training?
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5) Why is this worker an outstanding applicant for a Red Deer Construction Association
Apprenticeship Training Award?
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Your written comments in this regard are also very important to the evaluation of the
apprentice. Use additional sheets if necessary.
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Date applicant became currently employed with company:
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Name of person completing this form (please print)
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Position of person completing this form (employer/supervisor journeyman)
_________________________________________________________________________
Full Company name: ________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________
Contact Phone: (
) _______________________________________________________
Signature of person completing this form ________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________
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APPLICANT SUMMARY:
Explain reasons why the RDCA should consider your application and benefit you. Please be
detailed and include any exceptional or additional expenses you would like to bring to the
selection committee’s attention.
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I declare that the information contained in this financial statement is true
and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Signature of applicant
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Print name
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Date of Application
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Declaration and Authorization
I have read the instructions and hereby make application for a Red Deer
Construction Association Apprenticeship Training Award.
I DECLARE:
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I have answered all questions applicable to me, and all information is
true and complete to the best of my knowledge;
I plan to continue as an apprentice in my trade, and
I will notify the Red Deer Construction Association – Scholarship
Committee, if I withdraw from my apprenticeship program before
completion.
If I successful in receiving an award, I AUTHORIZE:
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The Red Deer Construction Association to publish my name,
community, trade, and my company for publicity purposes.
Any pictures taken, the Red Deer Construction Association has
consent to use any photos taken as they see fit for
announcements and advertisements.
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
Application was received:
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DATE OF APPLICATION
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Stamped Date:
RDCA Office Staff:
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Applications can be dropped off at the RDCA office or mailed
to the following address:
RED DEER CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AWARDS
C/O Red Deer Construction Association
Bay #3, 7471 Edgar Industrial Bend
Red Deer, AB, T4P 3Z5
Phone: 403-346-4846
Faxed applications will not be accepted
Please double check your application!
Have you:
 Answered all of the questions in a neat and legible
manner?
 Included your contact information
 Included the employer information
 Signed the application
DEADLINE SUBMISSION: August 7th, 2015 at 4:00pm
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