Roger M. Lash Jr. – Director, Maryland Apprenticeship &Training Program October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

81% Of All Apprentices Registered In Maryland are in the Construction Industry October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Construction Has An Image Problem Failures Dont Go To College Second Best Career Construction Industry October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Long Term Shortages The Average Age of A Construction Worker is 47 Years Old Nationwide Shortage of Skilled Manpower Construction Industry October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

In December 2008, Maryland Governor Martin OMalley stated that he wanted to double the amount of Apprentices registered in our State. October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Maryland passed legislation in 2009 that created an additional funding source for registered Apprenticeship in our State. October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Two Apprenticeship Navigators were hired to integrate and market Apprenticeship Training into the Workforce System. October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Maryland Apprenticeship and Training personnel are funded from a variety of sources. October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

The State Apprenticeship Programs reported a high non-completion rate due to a variety of reasons. The largest reason was a lack of qualified applicants. October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Common Needs The Construction Industry needs… –Well Qualified Apprentices who may come directly from high school may have post high school training or experience –Individuals Acclimated to the Construction Market Safety Basic Skills Industry Awareness Labor History October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Common Process How can we accomplish this? –A Basic Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Standardized Pre-Apprenticeship Curriculum A Generic Building Trades Orientation Process Multiple Specialty Trades Training Options Established Knowledge and Skill Validation A Path to Allow Direct Oral Interview What Would Such a Program Look Like? –A Simple Flow Chart Shows the Process October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Multi Trade Pre-Apprenticeship October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

What is Apprenticeship? Learn a skilled trade or craft with high salary potential Time or Competency Based Most in the high paying Construction Trades! -Plumber -Electrician -Carpenter -ETC. October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Features and Benefits Clear plan to attain Journeyperson status. Optimum Mix of On the Job Training and Related Classroom Instruction. Earn While You Learn! Increasing Salary as you gain proficiency. October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Typical Requirements 18 Years of Age. High School or GED. Able to Physically Perform the Tasks of the Trade. Own Transportation. Pass Math and Drug Screen Tests (Construction Industry) October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Work When and Where You Want Enter the Management Field Earn College Credits Pay for Your Own College Become Licensed Own Your Own Business October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Success Stories 2006 –Montgomery County Public Schools & NLC 2007 –Montgomery Blair HS –Prince Georges County Public Schools –DC Summer Youth Program 2008 –Prince Georges County Public Schools –MD Dept of Juvenile Services (Victor Cullen Center) 2009 –MD Dept of Juvenile Services (Victor Cullen Center) –Washington Area Women in the Trades October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Youth Affinity Group Meeting

Pre-Apprenticeship Model Labor and Industry National Trade Associations National Curriculums College Consortium Workforce System 34 One Stop Career Centers Department of Corrections Department of Juvenile Services Military Personnel School Systems K- 12 Job Corp and Private Programs Maryland Apprenticeship Programs Alternate Job or Career Construction Employers October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

Pre-Apprenticeship Marketing State One Stop Centers Websites School Systems Vocational Centers Community Colleges October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

A GREAT Choice Earn While You Learn! Its Not a Job, Its a Career A Solid Plan to Get to the Top Your Future - Your Career - Your Choice Apprenticeship is… October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic

Questions? October 27-29, 2009Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge