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New Apprentice Orientation
Lethbridge College 3000 College Drive South /LCTradesTransportation Lethbridge, Alberta Canada T1K 1L6
Popular Phone Contacts
Main Switchboard: 403-320-3200
Toll-Free (Canada): 1-800-572-0103
Admissions: 403-320-3323
Accounts Receivable-Payments: 403-382-6901
Academic Support-Learning Café: 403-382-6952
Bookstore: 403-320-3308
Counselling Services: 1-855-649-8641
Garden Court Restaurant: 403-382-6936
Grenville Print Centre: 403-320-3255
Health Services: 403-320-3289
Library (Buchanan): 403-320-3352
Parking: 403-320-3223
Physical Education Building Court Bookings: 403-382-6903
Security: 403-320-3206
Student Awards and Financial Aid: 403-320-3372
Students' Association: 403-320-3373
Testing Services: 403-320-3368
Recreation Services: 403-382-6903
Residence Life: 403-329-7218
TT2973 – Program Assistant, Corri Fellger
School of Construction Trades
Crooks School of Transportation
Phone: 403-320-3411
trades@lethbridgecollge.ca
AN1610 – Program Assistant, Carole Mickey
School of Culinary Arts
Phone: 403-320-3245
culinary@lethbridgecollege.ca
Sheldon Anderson
Chair of Crooks School of Transportation
Jeremy Lauzon
Chair of School of Construction Trades
Doug Overes
Chair, School of Culinary ArtsFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Employment Insurance
Through the Employment Insurance (EI) system, the Government of Canada provides income
support to eligible apprentices during periods of technical training.
To be considered for EI benefits while attending technical training, apply as soon as you stop
working. If you have applied for, or are receiving EI benefits prior to training, you must
complete another application indicating your technical training information.
You will require an EI Reference Code to access the Apprentice application form. This
number can be obtained from the Program Office at 403-320-3411.
Be aware that you may not receive Employment Insurance payments for as long as four
to six weeks after you start classes. Plan to have alternative financial arrangements in
place during this time.
1-800-206-7218 (in Alberta)
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Servicecanada.gc.ca
Grants, Loans & Tax Benefits
Student Aid Alberta Grants and Loans
Student Aid Alberta provides loans and grants to apprentices registered in the Alberta
apprenticeship program with Apprenticeship and Industry Training who are attending an
approved technical training program as a full-time student.
As long as you are registered and progressing as an apprentice, you will remain in interest-free
status on your current and previous Alberta student loans for the duration of your
apprenticeship program including technical training and on-the-job training. For more
information on loans for apprentices, visit Student Aid Alberta.
Canada Apprentice Loan (CAL)
The Canada Apprentice Loan is an initiative of the Government of Canada to help complete
your apprenticeship in a designated Red Seal trade. You can apply for up to $4,000 in interest-
free loans per period of technical training. The money will be available to you to help withtuition, tools, equipment and living expenses, to cover forgone wages and to help support your family. For full details including eligibility and application information, visit www.esdc.gc.ca/en/support_apprentices/loans.page Canada Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) The Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (AIG) is a taxable cash grant of $1,000 per year, to a maximum of $2,000. This Grant helps registered apprentices get started in designated Red Seal trades. Canada Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) The Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) is a taxable cash grant of $2,000. This Grant helps registered apprentices who have completed their training to become certified journeypersons in designated Red Seal trades. For full details including eligibility and application information, visit www.servicecanada.gc.ca/apprenticeship Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Scholarships More than 250 awards of $1,000 and $1500 tradesecrets.alberta.ca Tax Receipts T2202A forms are available online. Login to MyHorizon to print a copy.
On-Campus Housing
Residence Life
Email: res.life@lethbridgecollege.ca
Office: KH1000
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 403-329-7218
Resident Assistant On Duty: 403-360-9703
Toll-free: 1-800-572-0103
In our shared accommodations, each resident enjoys the privacy of their own bedroom,
sharing common areas and bathrooms in either four-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment-
style units. These residences are fully furnished and come equipped with dishes, utensils,
toasters, coffee-makers, toasters, and basic cookware.
If you prefer to live alone, Kodiak House may be the answer for you. This modern building
offers single suites for mature learners. Each suite has a private bathroom, kitchenette
complete with microwave, hotplate, coffee-maker, toaster, dishes, utensils and basic
cookware. There are 15 barrier-free suites available in Kodiak House for students who require
wheelchair or other mobility access.
All utilities, as well as high speed internet, are included in the cost of residence. If you require
Wi-Fi, you are welcome to bring your own wireless router. Coin-operated laundry facilities are
open at the Cullen Residence Centre and the 30th
Avenue Residence Hall for residents to use between 8
am and 10 pm daily. Kodiak House residents have
Includes utilities and high
access to coin-operated laundry facilities in the
basement of Kodiak House. speed Shaw internet
access.
Residence Rates
Premium cable is
Hall Type Fall 2018 Winter 2019 Apprentice
available in the residence
(Sept - Dec) (Jan - Apr) 8 Week halls.
Term
The Lethbridge College
Cullen Two- $2,640 $2,640 $1,342 Parking Traffic Bylaw
bedroom Suite, Enforcement Policy is in
single bedroom
effect. Student parking
passes are available for
Kodiak House, $3,445 $3,445 $1,845
single suite purchase at the Book
StoreYOUR FIRST DAY Electrical Apprentice TTIF Bldg – TT1910 Automotive Service Technician Apprentice TTIF Bldg - TT1966 Agriculture Equipment Technician Apprentice TR1800 Bldg 2nd Floor Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice TTIF Bldg – TT1960 Carpenter Apprentice TR1800 Bldg 1st Floor Plumbing Apprentice TTIF Bldg – TT1949 1 Welding Apprentice TTIF Bldg Cook Apprentice AN Bldg Baker Apprentice AN Bldg Orientation These sessions are designed to help you get the most from your learning at Lethbridge College. Your attendance is mandatory. Classroom Orientation 8:00am Apprenticeship Orientation 9:30am (1st year only)
PARKING RATES & INFORMATION
Public Parking
Hourly/Daily Paid Parking is available in Lot O located adjacent to the Physical Education
Building at a cost of $2 for 4 hours or $4 for all day.
Student Parking
Reserved Student Parking is available in Lots B, C, D, F, J, N, ST, Cullen, and 30th Ave by
purchasing a permit through the Bookstore.
Regular Student Parking:
Permit Type Cost Valid Dates
Monthly $55 + GST Valid for one month after date of
purchase
Semester $140 + GST
Student reserved parking is designated in the following lots:
Lot Location
B Adjacent to the Instructional Building
C East end of campus, adjacent to the D.A. Electric Barn
D East end of campus, adjacent to the D.A. Electric Barn
F Immediately south of Lot E
I South end of the campus, near the Trades, Tech and Innovation Facility
J2 Southwest corner of campus
N Northwest corner of campus, adjacent to the Physical Education Wing
RC Cullen Residence Lots
RH 30th Ave Residence Lots
Student reserved lots are in effect from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Permits allow the student to park in any of the above reserved lots.
Parking Violations
Parking violations will result in City of Lethbridge tickets being issued. Improper parking could
result in vehicles being towed at the owner’s expense. Ticket appeals must be made at City
Hall.Information Technology Services - Help Desk
We have three Help Desk Analysts dedicated to serving students and staff. Our
analysts are able to solve most issues over the phone. If not, the issue will be assigned
to the appropriate area and treated as a Work Order. A First Response Technician will
be dispatched.
We provide the following support services
Computer hardware/software Lab Support
support Network Printers
User account support Training
E-mail account/support Audio/Visual
Wireless & network support
Phone Support
Contact Information Night Technician Hours
Phone: 403-320-3333 Phone: 403-320-3352
(If you are using the college phone Room: Library
system, dial 3333) Extended Hours:
Email: Monday - Thursday: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
helpdesk@lethbridgecollege.ca Friday: No Coverage
Room: TE2208 Saturday and Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Standard Hours: Note: During the spring and summer
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. months there is no night or weekend
- 5:00 p.m. coverage.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.The MyHorizon Portal
The MyHorizon Portal
• 403.320.3352 (Library) provides you with a College
lethbridgecollege.ca e-mail account and access to
a variety of services
The MyHorizon Portal is your web interface to Lethbridge designed to enhance your
College. learning experience.
• Pay for your courses,
If you need help accessing the Portal or have any questions,
program and other fees
see the staff in the Information Commons in the Instructional online with a credit card.
Building or in the Learning Commons in the Library. For hours • View College information
and questions call 403.320.3352. at your leisure.
• Access e-mail links to
other learners, instructors
and services.
Book Store
Lethbridge College Bookstore is a local bookstore serving the students, faculty and staff of
Lethbridge College with pride. Our primary goal is to ensure students are able to obtain the
course materials they need at reasonable prices. We also provide many other items to support
your academic career and school spirit.
Please browse our website or stop by our store
anytime!
Store Hours
Contact Info
Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Lethbridge College Bookstore Tuesday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
403-320-3278 [phone] Wednesday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
General Inquiries 403-320-3308 Friday: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Ordering Online 403-320-3278 Saturday: CLOSED
Toll Free 1-855-412-3497 Sunday: CLOSED
Web Service Hours: 10:00am to
www.lethbridgecollegebookstore.ca 2:00pm
All hours are subject to change. Please
NOTE: If you web-order your modules 2 days
check back frequently for the most
before your class starts, they will be delivered to
current postings.
your classroom for the first day.
NO STANDING IN LINE!!STUDENT SERVICES
Library
The Buchanan Library is the hub of learning at Lethbridge College. Here you’ll find the
research materials and you’ll require to complete your class assignments. But you’ll also find a
place to work on class projects, access a wealth of information in several formats and find
helpful advice to help you find what you need.
Lethbridge College students have full access to two Commons in the library and in the
Instructional Building. The Commons provide the following services:
Reference materials
Computer workstations
Laptop checkouts
Breakout rooms with smart boards and projectors
Word, spreadsheet and database applications
Internet access, and Portal tutorials
Contact Us
Location: CE1324
Circulation Desk: 403-320-3352
Reference Desk: 403-320-3355
Email: buchanan.library@lethbridgecollege.ca
Lockers
A limited number of lockers are available to registered students and are issued on a first come,
first serve basis. Only LCSA issued locks are allowed on Campus lockers. Students can register
for the rental of a locker and be issued a lock through the LCSA office (CE 1350), during normal
office hours. Locker users are required to pay a $10 rental fee for the locker as well as a $10
deposit for the issued lock. Locker Registrations are valid until May 30 of the Academic year,
return your lock to the LCSA offices by this date, and the LCSA will refund your $10 lock
deposit. Arrangements can be made for students taking spring/ summer courses.
LCSA office
Location: CE1350
Phone: 403-320-3373
lcsa@lethbridgecollege.ca
Regular Hours of Operation (Aug 24th - April 30th): Monday-Friday 8:30a.m-4:00p.m
Summer Hours of Operation (May 1st - Aug 21st): Monday-Thursday 8:00a.m-4:00p.mHealth Services Your health and well-being on our campus is important to us. We’ve developed a comprehensive list of services, available to all students and staff and their families. Two registered nurses are on duty during clinic hours. They provide information and counselling on general health, nutrition and weight management, smoking cessation, alcohol and drug education and sexual health, including prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, birth control and pregnancy. At Health Services, we provide first aid and emergency services for injuries and illnesses. We have several doctors who share daily clinic hours, Monday through Friday. Walk-in appointments are available; priority will be given to those who have booked ahead. The Shepell fgi Personal Counsellor for students is located in Health Services and assistance to contact the Student Support Program can be made in the office. We provide immunizations to students in programs that require them. Resource material is available for those working on special assignments related to health and illness. Please check with Health Services staff for specific services or to book appointments. Contact Us Location: CE1380 Hours of Operation: 8:00AM - 4:00PM, Monday to Friday Phone: 403-320-3289 ext. 5484 Student Counselling Lethbridge College offers all Lethbridge College students access to a Student Support Program (SSP) provided by Shepell fgi. Counselling sessions can take place through different modes of delivery such as: face-to-face, telephone, video, text-based, e-counselling and first chat. Services can be accessed 24/7/365 by calling 1-855-649-8641 or online at workhealthlife.com. A wide variety of health and wellness services are also available including: financial support services, health coaching, risk prevention, legal advice, nutritional services and more. Counselling Services are located at Health Services (CE1380). Following assessment you may be referred to other support services on campus.
Accessibility Services Accommodations and services for apprentices with chronic health conditions and mobility, sensory (e.g. vision and hearing), learning, attentional, neurological, psychological and temporary disabilities. Contact Us Location: Learning Café – Library CE1340 Phone: (403) 320-3202 ext. 5400 Fax: 1-888-302-9287 Hours Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. No evening coverage is currently available, however some accommodated exams may be supported during evening Testing Services hours. Food Services Food Services offer a wide variety of fresh menu items, from fresh-made sandwiches and soups, to pizza, burgers and heart-smart cuisine. Just about everywhere on campus you will find modern vending machines that dispense snacks, candy, sandwiches, hot and cold beverages, chips, etc. Tim Hortons Students, staff and visitors to Lethbridge College can also stop by for their favorite double- double or a box of Timbits at the college’s Tim Hortons counter. Departments and groups on campus are welcome to order items for their meetings and gatherings, including coffee, pastries and sandwiches. This full-service outlet generally follows the academic calendar and is open when regular classes are in session.
Top 3 Things to Know as an Apprentice at Lethbridge College:
1. Employment Insurance
Be prepared to wait four to six weeks for Employment Insurance payments. Ensure you
have alternative financial arrangements in place during this time.
2. Attendance
Attendance is mandatory in all classes as well as in scheduled activities. Inexcusable
absences can result in your removal from the program.
3. Respect
Students have a responsibility to contribute to a learning and working environment that
respects human dignity, personal integrity, and the absence of discrimination,
harassment, intimidation or violence, and vulgarity, or any form of disruptive behavior.Government of Alberta
Apprenticeship and Industry Training - Lethbridge Office
Toll Free in North America:
1-800-248-4823
Fax:
403-381-5795
Address:
Provincial Building, Room 280, Floor 2
200 - 5 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4L1
AIT Client Services
Counselling Services
Information and advice on all apprenticeship and certification programs
Resolution of disputes between employers and apprentices
Financial assistance programs for registered apprentices
Specific services for special needs clients
Qualification application assessment services
Operation of a notice board where employers can post job opportunities
Administration Services
Registration of apprenticeship contracts and the maintenance of record books
Registration of qualification and equivalency applications
Invigilation of apprenticeship industry examinations
Record management of employer and apprentices through regular shop visits
Legislation Services
Enforcement of the Act and all regulations and orders related to apprenticeship training, trade certification and
working in the trades in the Province of Alberta
Participates in the appeal process as outlined in the Act
Recruitment of members from industry to serve on Provincial Apprenticeship Committees (PACs), Local
Apprenticeship Committees (LACs), and Occupational Committees (OCs)
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