School City of Hammond Construction Projects New Hammond Jr./Sr.High School District-Wide Facility Improvements Career Fair July 24, 2019

Career Fair Goals Increase Public Awareness Outline Opportunities For Hammond and Minority Businesses Clarify Apprenticeship Process & Requirements Encourage Diversity In The Building Trades Answer Your Questions 2

Project Team Owner: School City of Hammond Construction Manager: The Skillman Corporation / Advance Construction Services Design Team: Schmidt & Associates 3

Skillman / Advance Philosophy & Approach Promote, Encourage and Facilitate the participation of Local and Minority, Women and/or Veteran Owned Businesses and Labor in a manner that will provide long-term, sustainable opportunities for participants. We will work closely with all local entities and offer assistance to any business or individual who seeks the opportunity to get involved.

Construction Schedule Complete New School: August 2021 Demolition of Existing School: June 2021 Complete Project: November 2021 District –Wide Projects 5

Opportunities For Hammond And Minority Businesses Bid Package #3 Earthwork General Trade Electrical Bid Package #4 Demolition of Existing Building Asphalt Paving/Landscaping District Wide Projects Construction Cleanup 6 6

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Diversity in Construction How the Indiana Plan for Equal Employment is working to increase the participation of women and minorities in the Building Trades.

Low Participation in the Building Trades Common assumptions people of color have about joining the construction industry: It’s for individuals who struggle thru academic studies in high school and/or college You don’t have to research or plan for the apprenticeship application process You need construction experience to gain acceptance into an apprenticeship You need a family connection to become involved

Union Construction Industry The union construction industry has an important distinctions: Workers are represented by a local union, and the employer is represented by a contractor association. The aspects of pay, working conditions, working hours, etc. are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that both parties agree to work by. This partnership typically leads to higher pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions than non-CBA construction.

Local Union Structure Your local union generally has two parts: Union Hall Staffed by Business Manager and possible agents Handles work referrals and general issues Oversees healthcare and retirement benefits Training Facility (Apprenticeship) Staffed by Training Director and possible staff Handles applications and interviews Oversees training of new apprentices Oversee extra training for Journey-people

What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a system in which workers train on-the-job, earning wages and doing productive work, while also taking school courses When someone completes an apprenticeship, they’ll have valuable work experience and a recognized industry credential Apprenticeships generally last from one to four years, though some last up to six. 12

Acceptance into an Apprenticeship Most apprenticeships have a two step process for acceptance: Aptitude Test An exam testing mastery level of general math, applied math, spatial awareness, and reading comprehension. Minimal score needed to move to next step. Interview A 6 to 8 person panel will interview applicant and score them accordingly. The cumulative score of the aptitude test and interview is ranked against all the applicants in the last two years. When the next class is accepted they take the top applicants on the ranked list of applicants.

Living Wages and Benefits Free training as an Apprentice Apprentices’ average starting wage is $15 Average periodic raise of 5% (or $2-$3) every 6 months with satisfactory work/school evaluations Average wage for graduates are $40/hr plus benefits Healthcare Insurance with 3 months of continuous employment Employer funded retirement plan

What is the Indiana Plan? The Indiana Plan’s mission is to increase participation among underrepresented people in the union trades We began state-wide in1970 and have been in continuous operation in Northwest Indiana since 1995 Our 80 hour (2 week) program goes over various topics designed to prepare individuals for the apprenticeship application process

Program Outline Introduction to Construction Math/Spatial Awareness with a focus for passing the various Trades’ aptitude test Mock interviews tailored for the interview portion of the multi-step apprenticeship application process (supervised and critiqued by a union tradesperson) Tours of Apprenticeship facilities w/ presentations by Apprenticeship Coordinators and/or Union officials OSHA 10 certification for general construction site safety BCRC card proving compliance with the stringent Construction Trades’ drug free policy Eligibility to be placed on a job-site, with a signatory contractor, to receive on the job training for the purpose of building a resume for their apprenticeship application process. A year of personal, ongoing mentoring by the Area Director as the trainee embarks on their apprenticeship application process

Community Outreach Annual Construction and Skilled Trades Day hosted with Construction Advancement Foundation and Center of Workforce Innovation 90% Trade participation with average attendance of area high schoolers in the hundreds Co-sponsor of the City of East Chicago Bi-Annual Career Fair Advisory Board Member of Gary Area Career Center and Hammond Area Career Center Attend the monthly meetings of the Gary Commission on the Social Status of Black Males Coordinating monthly outreach presentations with WorkOne

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