GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Features  Intensive, eight-week, six hours-a-day training program  Student assistance and support  Michigan Works! assessment of skills and aptitude  Approved, local training providers  Assistance with seeking road construction apprenticeships

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Eligibility  Minorities, women, or low-income individuals  18 years of age, or older  High school diploma or GED certificate  Pass an entrance assessment for reading, applied math, and locating information  Valid driver’s license  Pass a physical exam and drug test

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Assistance and Support  Free tuition  Training stipend  Supplies  Transportation  Child care  Physical exam and lab test  Career counseling and follow-up services

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Customized Training  Provides 240 hour of training:  Job readiness skills  Applied math  Blueprint reading  Workplace safety  Overview of construction trades  Brings math, reading, and locating information skills up to workplace standards  Provides training through community colleges, trade unions, and other training providers

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Certification  RCAR Program Completion Certificate  Gold, Silver or Bronze WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate  CareerSafe (MIOSHA) Certificate  First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Placement Assistance  RCAR certification shows worker qualifications and preparedness to start an apprenticeship program  RCAR participants will receive help with seeking placement into road construction apprenticeships

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Program Administration/Delivery  Metro Detroit30 Participants Detroit Workforce Development Department  Saginaw Bay 15 Participants Saginaw/Midland/Bay Michigan Works!  Southwest Michigan15 Participants Berrien-Cass-Van Buren Michigan Works!  Pontiac20 Participants Oakland County Michigan Works!  Flint20 Participants Career Alliance, Inc. A Michigan Works! Agency

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program Questions

GETTING WORKERS ON THE ROAD TO A GREAT CAREER Road Construction Apprenticeship Readiness Program (RCAR) A Tuition-Paid, Certificate Program