Disability Program Navigator & Registered Apprenticeship – 7/25/06 Ken Lemberg Training Representative Office of Apprenticeship U.S. Department of Labor

Apprenticeship... A Demand Driven Training System for any potential worker or employer

History  In the early 20th century the developing economy required a more formal system of Registered Apprenticeship—a system that provided reliable, skilled workers across various industries. In 1937 Congress enacted the National Apprenticeship Act. Apprenticeship... in America

What Authority Determines Registered Apprenticeship?  National Apprenticeship Act (Fitzgerald Act of 1937)  Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) Title 29 Parts 29 and 30

Key Points  Registered Apprenticeship is one of the few training approaches, public or private, in the United States that is driven directly by the demands of industry.  Private and public sector industries and/or organizations can become a sponsor of an Apprenticeship Program.  Apprenticeship Programs can be designed as time-based, competency-based, and/or a combination of both.  Nationally recognized programs that provide high-level certification and certificates that meet industry standards Apprenticeship... in America

Key Points  Today there are more than: –27,000 program sponsors across the United States –405,000 apprentices in various industries –57,000 graduates Apprenticeship... in America

Credit for Previous Experience Related Instruction On-the-Job Learning Administration of the Program Equal Opportunity Apprentice Selection Ratios Apprentice Supervision Apprenticeship... Key Elements Wages Earn While You Learn

What is the Criteria for an Apprenticeable Occupation?  Occupation is learned on-the-job, minimum 2,000 hours  Recognized throughout the industry  Manual, mechanical or technical skills  Requires related classroom instruction  Approved by National OA office

Registered Apprenticeship Creates a competitive advantage that strategically prepares business & their employees for the 21 st century marketplace On-the-Job Learning Classroom Instruction Community/ Technical Colleges & Adult Education Industry Provided Training Credentials Progressive Skill Attainment Theoretical and Applied Knowledge Life-Long Learning Competent Workforce Worker

Apprenticeship... Cross Section of Occupations – much potential for workers with disabilities  Air Transport Pilot  Animal Trainer  Baker  Biomedical Equipment Technician  Cable Installer-Repairer  Carpenter  Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA)  Dental Assistant  Draft, Mechanical  Direct Care Specialist  Electrician  Engine Repairer  Fabricator-Assembler Metal  Foundry Metallurgist  Gem Cutter  Graphics Designer  Horse Trainer  Health Care Sanitary Technician  Hotel Associate (Front Desk Clerk)  Internet Working Technician  IT Generalist  IT Project Manager  Landscape Gardener  Line Maintainer  Medicaid Disability Claims Adjudicator  Medical Laboratory Technician  Medical Transcriptionist  Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN)  Painter  Paramedic  Pharmacist Assistant  Plumber  Prosthetics Technician  Metal Fabricator  Meteorologist  Recording Engineer  Surgical Technologist

 The new and/or emerging industries that are projected to grow are: - Automotive- Security - Advanced Manufacturing- Energy - Biotechnology- Construction - Geospatial- Health Care - Hospitality- Information Technology - Retail - Transportation Advancing Apprenticeship... High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Health Care  Apprentices are employed and training in a number of health care fields including Certified Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Surgical Technologist, and Emergency Medical Technician.  Good Samaritan skilled nursing facilities across the nation are establishing apprenticeship programs for the Certified Nursing Assistant.  Additional apprenticeable occupations include Medical Transcriptionist & Medicaid Disability Claims Adjudicator – in the early promotion stages. Advancing Apprenticeship... High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Automotive Industry  Selected occupations, such as automotive technicians, automotive body and related repairers, and automotive glass installers and repairers, are expected to increase in employment by at least 10% between All these occupations are Apprenticeable.  Presently, there are over 250 Apprenticeship Programs throughout the nation focusing on automotive services. Advancing Apprenticeship... High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Information Technology  IT apprenticeable occupations include IT Generalist, IT Project Manager and Internet Working Technician.  CompTIA is assisting with the development and implementation of the National Information Technology Apprenticeship System, a competency-based Apprenticeship methodology that supports consistent and flexible credentialing for the career development and advancement of IT workers. Advancing Apprenticeship... High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Geospatial  A Geospatial Technology Apprenticeship Program in collaboration with the U.S. DOL has been implemented. The academic curriculum is for the occupation of Geospatial Technician. This is a new Apprenticeable occupation.  This program encompasses skill development in the fields of remote sensing, geographic information systems and global positioning system technologies. Advancing Apprenticeship... High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – High Tech Manufacturing  Registered Apprenticeship has a long and valued role with the manufacturing industry since the 1940s. Today there are ongoing efforts to redesign the Apprenticeship Model as competency-based for this industry.  National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has entered into an agreement with U.S. DOL to develop a competency-based Apprenticeship System to fundamentally change and dramatically improve the way workers are trained in American manufacturing. Advancing Apprenticeship... High-Growth Job Initiative

Myths of Registered Apprenticeship Myth: Registered apprenticeship is for young people only. Fact:  Average age entering apprenticeship: 27.5 years  Dislocated workers, college grads  Adult learners seeking career pathway

Myths of Registered Apprenticeship Myth: Registered apprenticeship is for large employers, union shops and the building trades only. Fact:  225,000+ participating businesses  Union shops, open shops and small businesses  Over 860 approved apprenticeable occupations  Construction, Healthcare, Skilled Nursing, Education, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Others

What are the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship to the Employer?  Grow your own skilled workforce  More diverse, skilled workforce  Wages paid according to skill level  Reduce turnover, Better retention  Better productivity and morale  Raise learning for all employees

What are the Benefits of Registered Apprenticeship to the Employee?  “Earn while you learn”  Wages increase as skill level increases  Career pathway to higher skilled, higher wage jobs  Learn job specific skills that lead to economic self-sufficiency  National certification, portable recognition

OA Partnerships in the Disability Community NISH: *Organization creating employment opportunities for people with severe disabilities *Strong advocate and resource provider for Registered Apprenticeship *Has facilitated the NISH National Apprenticeship and Training Team *Occupations of interest in Food Service and Custodial/Maintenance

Where Can I Go For More Resources?  Website for USDOL/OA contacts:   Apprentice brochures from OA

Kenneth Lemberg, Apprenticeship Representative U.S. DOL – ETA--OA 200 Constitution Ave. NW N5424 Washington, DC