An American Apprenticeship Grant: Progress Report

Agenda Introductions Overview of Registered Apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship - Federal, state and local Overview of the American Apprenticeship Initiative Grant The role of Pre-apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship - Pathway to a Bachelors’ degree AAI Grant - Year 2 and beyond AAI Grant - Challenges

Registered apprenticeship system has been utilized to meet needs of the American workforce for over 75 years Current Interest Companies facing complex workforce challenges in increasingly competitive markets Aging workforce of highly-skilled and experienced workers Closing gaps in workers’ skills and credentials Investing in talent that can keep pace with latest industry advances Attracting new and diverse talent pools Providing education and training without incurring large debt National attention on registered apprenticeship

5 Core Components of Registered Apprenticeship Employer Involvement Is Integral Employer is the foundation for the RA program and must be directly involved and provider of OJT. Structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) with Direct Supervision Reasonably Continuous Employment Structured and Supervised Related Supplemental Instruction 144 hours required per year College credit at 50% tuition cost Increased Compensation Increased Job Opportunity .Increased Job Mobility Rewards for Skill Gains National or State Registered Consistent Performance Standards

Value of Apprenticeship - Worker A paycheck from day one, guaranteed to increase over time as new skills are learned – Apprentices earn approximately $300,000 more over their career than non- apprenticeship participants Hands-on training in a wide selection of programs An education and the potential to earn college credit A career once apprenticeship is completed, with a competitive salary, and little or no educational debt Portability and broad recognition of skills

Value of Apprenticeship - Employer Employers participating in RA programs actually see a $1.47 return for every dollar spent Cost less to employ initially and shown to work harder Studies show “home grown” employees are more industrious and show greater loyalty Reduced turnover costs Higher productivity Reduced recruitment costs More diverse workforce Increased workplace safety

Federal Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium (RACC) Spotlight Leads to Unprecedented Collaboration WIOA, Perkins . . . American Apprenticeship Initiative Grants Department of Labor, Department of Education, Department of Energy, and on

Washington State 22 Community and Technical Colleges offer programs (RSI/RTI) Non-college programs include Teamsters, Healthcare, IT Apprenticeship programs served 11,062 apprentices (2015/16) 190 approved programs Adhere to high academic and professional standards Serving government, union and open shop employers/workers Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council recognizes pre-apprenticeship programs in colleges, non-profits and high schools A national model

Washington State College Credit Programs for Related Supplemental Instruction State Registered Apprenticeship with L & I 50% Tuition Mandatory Waiver Faculty/Instructors hired jointly Operated like Professional Technical Programs Usual Duration 2 to 5 years Degrees Awarded

Option 5 credits in Written Communication 5 credits in Oral Communication 5 credits in Quantitative Reasoning 5 credits in Social Science 5 credits in Lab Science

Georgetown Campus Largest Apprenticeship Training Facility in NW 45% of the States College Apprenticeship Programs – HC 2700 Over 65 different trades and hundreds of employers Serving Union and Non-Union Employers On and Off campus Robust Pre-Apprenticeship program feeders General Education at worksite or campus Over 500 degrees granted Offering 3 BAS degrees for Journeypersons

PATAM2 Overview Statement of need Partnership for Advanced Technology Apprenticeship in Manufacturing and Marine Engineering Overview Statement of need Industry and labor market information Increasing technology skills Workforce representative of population

PATAM2 Goals and Objectives Serve at least 1,000 apprentices; 300 from underrepresented populations Create infrastructure to sustain and scale apprenticeships Improve pathways into apprenticeship and degrees Expand employer base

PATAM2 Partners

PATAM2 Grant Activities Create 3 New Apprenticeships Computer Numerical Control Programmer Marine Engineer Occupational Safety & Health Technician Expand Existing Apprenticeships Increase number of people seeking apprenticeships Modernize curriculum; purchase new equipment Grow employer base Improve Pathways Develop common competencies for advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeships Create new pre-apprenticeship programs Increase recruitment of underrepresented populations Develop apprenticeship navigator strategy Create an apprenticeship industry intermediary system Pilot and demonstrate effectiveness of OJT consultant Promote AAS and BAS degree options for apprentices

Apprenticeship Programs PATAM2 Apprenticeship Programs New Programs: Occupational Safety and Health Technician Computer Numerical Control Programmer Marine Engineering Existing Programs: Marine Electrical Marine Painter Boilermakers Heat Frost Insulator/Firestop Containment Stationary Engineer Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch Industrial Machine Maintenance Precision Metal Fabrication Aircraft Mechanic Tool and Dye Machining

PATAM2 First Year Summary Partner contracts – translating grant goals and objectives into deliverables Navigator Strategy – understanding apprenticeship – coordinating efforts – PATAM2 site Recruiting underrepresented populations – ANEW, IMPAQ, One-stops Employer engagement – planning approach Curriculum development - DACUM

What it is and Where it leads Pre-Apprenticeship : What it is and Where it leads An introduction to the trades Recognized by state Work preparation Trades rotation Job expectations and readiness Credited, builds pathways Employer outreach, engagement and involvement 1-2 quarters; full-time and intensive, like the workplace Transitioning Veterans Directly into apprenticeship, work, or Professional/Technical Programs

Pre-Apprenticeship in the grant Advanced Manufacturing Challenge Period 28 Credits Rotation Assessment Employment Prep Maritime Challenge Period Rotation Navigational Watch Marine Engineering Build/Repair Developing Now

Needed Gen Ed Electives Pathway to a Bachelors Pre-Apprenticeship 20-28 credits (Math included) Apprenticeship & AA Degree 70 credit block 20 General Ed BAS Degree Journey 60 upper division Needed Gen Ed Electives

PATAM2 Year 2 Employer engagement Start new pre-apprenticeships Start new apprenticeships Common competencies manufacturing Increase capacity in existing apprenticeships Revise mentor training program Work with WIBs to expedite WIOA funds to support apprentices and employers Develop professionalism in apprenticeship workshop to support apprentice retention

PATAM2 Challenges Implementation – 30,000 ft to sea level Changing personnel – different priorities Changing economic conditions – demand, issues beyond our control Employer engagement – incentives, coordination between partners and with unions WIOA eligibility and apprenticeship readiness

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