The Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA) New Member Orientation January 18th, 2012 10:30 - 11:30 ET

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John Ladd, Administrator Presenters John Ladd, Administrator Office of Apprenticeship

Agenda Welcome Background and Overview Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA) National Apprenticeship System Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and Member Responsibilities Work of the ACA Prior Accomplishments and Current Goals Looking forward to 2012 / Next Steps Q&A

Overview of ACA Provide Advice and Recommendations to the Secretary of Labor Authorized under the National Apprenticeship Act (NAA) (Fitzgerald Act, 1937) Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Managed by GSA and governs the requirements of Federal Advisory Committees Promote Openness and Transparency Requires Charter and Balanced Membership

Mission of ACA Develop strategies for the 21st century Registered Apprenticeship (RA) system, so that RA is well-positioned to address national labor market needs, including improved career pathways for diverse populations, and addressing the increasing skilled training demands for a broader spectrum of traditional and emerging industries.

ACA Charter and Membership Individuals Appointed by Secretary of Labor Approximately 30 members (Bios on Website) 3 Sectors: Employer, Labor and Public Chair Appointed from Public Sector (Phaedra Ellis Lamkins, Green for All) Co-Chairs elected by sectors (Mike Arndt, UA; and Steve Mandes, NIMS) 5 Ex-Officios (DOL, DOE, DoC, HHS, Energy) Designated Federal Official: OA Administrator

ACA Meetings FACA requires: Advisory committee meetings are to be open to the public. Meeting notices and agendas be published in the Federal Register to accommodate the public’s participation. Summary/Minutes of the meeting are made publicly available.

National Apprenticeship Act Approved August 16, 1937, the National Apprenticeship Act (Fitzgerald Act) established the federal role, in partnership with States, in the oversight of the National Apprenticeship System. Key Functions and Roles included: Promotion: “Promotion of Industry Adoption of Standards…” Oversight/Protection: “Safeguard the welfare of apprentices”

Code of Federal Regulations Two sets of federal regulations governing RA Title 29 CFR part 29, Labor Standards for Registration of Apprenticeship Programs Promulgated in 1977, revised in 2008 with recommendations from the ACA Registration, cancellation of apprenticeship programs Recognition of State Apprenticeship Agencies

Code of Federal Regulations Title 29 CFR part 30, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) in Apprenticeship and Training Promulgated in 1963, amended in 1978, proposed revision currently under development Protect apprentices and applicants for apprenticeship from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, and sex Require program sponsors to take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity

National Apprenticeship System Office of Apprenticeship (OA) and State Apprenticeship Agencies (SAA) 1 6 5 2 4 3 OA = 25 (FEDERAL) SAA = 25 (STATE)

NAS Fast Facts Approx. 415,000 Active Apprentices on average Approx. 25,000 Active Programs Approx. 1,000 Occupations* 1/2 of programs (48%) and 1/2 of apprentices (52%) in construction industry* Federal Funding of $28 million Industry Investment estimated at well over $1 Billion *Source: RAPIDS-participating states

Key Trends Signs of Growth: New Apprentices showed growth in FY11 for the first time in years but total apprentices still continue to decline. Declining # of Programs: Number of Active Programs has declined from almost 30,000 to approximately 25,000 today. Increasing Opportunities: Minority Participation Rates have increased but uneven with little growth in female participation. Economy Impacts Ability to Complete: Completion Rates declined during recession from historic averages of approximately 50% but are expected to increase as economy rebounds.

Advisory Committee Members To Serve with Honor Ethics Rules That Apply to Advisory Committee Members

Ethics Rules for Non-Federal Individuals Misuse of Government Resources Must be for Official Government activities Misuse of Government Information Not for private use; not to be disseminated Misuse of Government Affiliation Can not use association for personal or business gain/benefits Not represent the Government unless authorized Do not use or refer to USDOL seal/logo on business cards, stationery or other means See Summary of the Ethics Rules for Non-Federal Individuals and Ask Questions if uncertain/unclear

Prior Accomplishments and Current Goals

Prior Recommendations In past few years, the prior ACA made 42 recommendations: 30 of which have been fully or partially implemented by the Department of Labor Some of the major initiatives resulting from past ACA recommendations include, but are not limited to: The Advancing Apprenticeship Initiative Revisions to 29 CFR part 29

Prior Recommendations: AAI The Advancing Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) was a five-year comprehensive education and outreach strategy which included updated printed materials, sales oriented/customer focused training for both the Office of Apprenticeship and State Apprenticeship Council (SAC) staff. Resulted in RA reaching and maintaining active apprentice levels of approximately half a million per year and initial expansion efforts into new industries.

Prior Recommendations: 29 CFR part 29 Resulted in revisions to the Standards of Apprenticeship regulations (29 CFR part 29) for the first time in 30 years Major new innovations and/or changes: Hybrid and Competency Models to complement traditional Time Based Models Interim Credentials Technology Based Learning Performance and Accountability (Completion Rates and Provisional Registration)

Current Workgroups Vision and Policy Workgroup Expansion of RA Workgroup Increase Opportunities for Under-Represented Populations Workgroup Promote Partnerships with Workforce, Education and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Ad Hoc Groups as Needed

ACA Workgroups Vision and Policy Partnerships 21st Century Registered Apprenticeship Best Practices 75th Anniversary of NAA Workforce Investment System White Paper Recommendations Community College Consortia Project CBO Engagement Strategy

Increasing Opportunities ACA Workgroups Expansion of RA Increasing Opportunities Establish Industry Panels and Champions Gather Best Practices and ROI Information Develop Turn-Key Approaches for New Sponsors EEO Ad Hoc Workgroup Pre-Apprenticeship Definition and Quality Framework CBO Engagement Strategy

Accomplishments in Past Year Submitted Recommendations for Revisions to EEO Regulations (29 CFR part 30) Submitted Recommendations for definition and framework for quality pre- apprenticeship programs Submitted White Paper and recommendations for closer partnerships between RA and the Workforce Investment System

Agenda for Coming Year Move from Recommendations to Implementation on Key Issues 21st Century RA/75th Anniversary Strategies for Veterans CBO Engagement Community College Consortia See slideshow on Community of Practice (CoP) for more…

More Information More Information on our Community of Practice (CoP): https://21stcenturyapprenticeship. workforce3one.org Click on the ACA Tab

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