The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

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John Ladd, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship OPENING MESSAGE John Ladd, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship Expanding and Innovating our Business Challenges and Focus Preparing for Changes with New Approaches Core Business and Partnerships Making it Happen Thanks The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Planning strategies for FY 11 and FY 12 New ideas & concepts INTRODUCTION Joe Jenkins, Team Leader, National Office Dean Guido, Regional Director, Region V Planning strategies for FY 11 and FY 12 New ideas & concepts Accomplishments Unique National & Regional Programs (Collaborations) Finish the Race The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

INDUSTRY Joe Jenkins, Stephen Sage, Linda Mills Advanced Manufacturing Transportation Healthcare Energy The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

KEY FACTORS Joe Jenkins Advanced manufacturing proposes there are 600,000 openings that need to be filled Cummins and other manufacturing companies working with state and local agencies is a model for cooperative partnerships CDC’s influence on public health facilities and partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship and educational institutions is another partnership model Shell’s partnership with Registered Apprenticeship and Community College system is one of first for energy community as a model for the Energy sector to be utilized by national and field office staff UPS The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

UPDATES Advanced Manufacturing: Cummins Health Care Campaign: CDC Signing of Cummins National Guideline Standards. Coordination with state of Tennessee for $30,000 for training & development. Health Care Campaign: CDC Signing of CDC National Standards Graduation of 4 candidates in FY12 Working on 2nd program & occupation with CDC Welcoming a new group of fellows for FY-12 CDC has proposed all Public Health facilities under CDC influence to adopt Registered Apprenticeship as a training model. CDC and program features What does all this mean to Registered Apprentice Field & Offices The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Partnerships and Innovative Approaches MAJOR FOCUS – 2012 U.S. Military and Transitioning Service Members Stephen Sage, Linda Mills Partnerships and Innovative Approaches DOL, DOD, Veterans Affairs, Businesses ACA (Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship) Industry Panels The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

INNOVATIVE REGIONAL APPROACHES SUCCESS STORIES Region I – Outstanding Programs Region II – Outstanding Programs Region III – Outstanding Programs Region IV – Outstanding Programs Region V – Outstanding Programs Region VI – Outstanding Programs The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Unique Regional Program – Region I Hypertherm Incorporated Cooperation between Hypertherm and River Valley Community College Hybrid-based Training Program 4800 hour term 27 Hours of Academic Credit On-line (Tooling University) Elements NIMS Certifications The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Unique Regional Program – Region II Bucks County Community College Chef Apprenticeship Associate Degree Program 6,000 hours of supervised on the job learning 63 college credits aligned with on the job learning Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship Associate of Arts Degree Certification from the American Culinary Federation All graduates enjoy full time employment as Chefs The community college is not the Apprenticeship Sponsor. The community college developed a consortium of local businesses that individually register apprenticeship programs and apprentices. The community college is a true workforce education partner. The community college recruits new consortium members and the Office of Apprenticeship registers new apprenticeship programs and apprentices. This is a win/win model. The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Unique Regional Program – Region III Apprenticeship Carolina Collaboration between Apprenticeship Carolina, OA & CVS to register 200 CVS facilities. Growth of registered apprenticeship programs from 90 sponsors to 523 (481%). Expected goal is to have 2000 registered programs by 2020 Growth of registered apprentices from 777 to over 3100 In 2007, 22 South Carolina counties had registered apprenticeship programs—now all 46 counties have registered apprenticeship programs Reaching out to non-traditional sectors Dedicated to growing South Carolina’s skilled workforce, raising the productivity/competitiveness of the state, increasing the employability of the citizen’s and ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all.   The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Unique Regional Program – Region IV Colorado Statewide Ironworkers JATC Colorado Steel Erectors Association and representatives of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers, Local Union #24. New $2.3 million, 18,000 square foot training facility was built in Denver in 2010, utilizing green construction practices and materials and contains 17 energy efficient next generation multi-process welding machines and an energy efficient plasma arc cutter. Recognized as an AWS testing center. Over 60 technical courses are delivered at the facility, many with third-party certifications attached along with over 40 Journeyman upgrade courses. In partnership with the Colorado Community College (CCC) system up to 48 credits will be granted toward an AAS degree upon presentation of a OA Certificate of Completion from this program . The remaining 12 credits for the AAS may be obtained from any CCC. JATC was instrumental in implementing an apprentice prep program using the Multi-craft Core Curriculum developed by local apprenticeship committees with the Building and Construction Trades (BCT). In partnership with the Colorado BCT Council, Building Trades Training Directors Association (CBTTDA), Emily Griffith Technical College and the Denver Office of Economic Development this program provides an intro to apprenticeship. In collaboration with this JATC the Colorado Department of Labor and the CBTTDA has built and maintains a page dedicated to Registered Apprenticeship in Colorado. The site lists all currently registered programs, a brief occupational description, and contact information. A general overview of apprenticeship is also provided. The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Unique Regional Program – Region V Detroit Registered Apprenticeship Pilot Program (D-RAPP) Objective – Enroll and ensure success for 20 unemployed City of Detroit residents through a diverse partnership led by Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation (DESC). Background – Detroit’s economy has been depressed, the D-RAPP program was created to develop career paths and create a competitive high wage/high skilled workforce through Registered Apprenticeships in the 21st Century. Program Description – D-RAPP is a comprehensive assessment, readiness and placement program with follow-up support for newly registered apprentices with DESC. Apprenticeship Program Agreement – Employers are required to register with USDOL/OA. Apprentices must complete an apprenticeship agreement and a local training agreement. WIA Leveraged Assistance- DESC provides assistance to sponsors and apprentices through WIA Individual Training Account (ITA) funds. Subsidizing Sponsor $2000 for each apprentice for tools and supplies. Subsidizing up to $3000 for RTI for each apprentice. The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Unique Regional Program – Region VI Carpenters Training Committee for Northern CA Setting up a Premier Pre Apprenticeship Program Issues Lack of qualified applicants Lack of women applying High drop out rate Internal support Labor / Management External support FUNDING Local WIB ETP Partners Office of Apprenticeship Calif. SAA Helmet to Hardhats Local Education agencies CBO’s Women’s groups Pre Apprenticeship Training (PAT) Funded by Local WIB and ETP Graduates guaranteed placement into apprenticeship 92% placement rate Gives women, minorities, disadvantage skills needed to succeed The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

GOALS Joe Jenkins & Linda Mills Networking Sharing Information Direct Marketing Campaign Race for Gold Campaign OA Military Initiative Out Build, Out Educate and Out Perform The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

SHARING GAME CHANGERS Advancing Shell Advancing Cummins Advancing Time Warner UPS The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

Plans for 2013 Closing – John Ladd 5 year trend Where we are today? Plans & Strategies The Registered Apprenticeship System: The Innovator of the Competitive Advantage

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