Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Today’s Agenda Planning & Proposal Development Industry Sector Partnerships – State Leadership Team – Local SAGE Teams Grant Activities Ongoing SAGE Oversight

Planning & Proposal Development FEB, 2009: USDOL’s “heads up” notice – Focus 1: State/Local Energy Sector Planning – Focus 2: Green Workforce Training FEB to JUN, 2009: DWD hosted pre- planning meetings with stakeholders JUN, 2009: RFP released by USDOL – DWD secured partnership with CWI – Collapsed 3 proposal teams into 1

Planning & Proposal Development JUL, 2009: Inter-Dept. Team met AUG, 2009: DWD begins drafting proposal SEP, 2009: SESP State Team Meeting SESP State Team Webinar OCT, 2009: SESP State Team webinar Proposal submitted to USDOL

Planning & Proposal Development Governor’s Clean Energy Wisconsin plan – serves as proposal’s strategic plan – heavy lifting already done Emerging Occupation Data & Trends – Greening of the World of Work report Office of Energy Independence Focus on Energy National models: Apprenticeship & WIA Wisconsin’s Competitive Edge

Wisconsin’s partnerships made the SAGE proposal a strong contender.

Planning & Proposal Development Feb, 2010: USDOL funds our proposal Grant Basics: – Competitive grant: $190M for 50 states – Wisconsin requested & received $6M – CWI is sponsor of the grant – DWD is fiscal agent and staffs the grant

Planning & Proposal Development Key Objectives – Establish enduring energy sector partnerships – Equip workers with green skills required to obtain and retain energy industry jobs energy efficiency renewables & manufacturing utilities / smart grid – Prepare workers for careers in energy through connection to career pathways

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Energy Sector Partnerships - State SAGE requires state-level Leadership Team – energy sector decision makers & sector leaders – enduring leadership team – beyond SAGE – broad focus on energy sector workforce issues through attachment to CWI Formed as CWI Energy Sector Subcommittee – focus is broad: energy sector workforce issues – SAGE oversight is one of many roles

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Establish state’s “green” energy sector strategy Work to align green training & placement needs with available resources through state and local workforce structures Address training gaps in industry sectors – curriculum development for existing trades – manufacturing training upgrades & modules Energy Sector Partnerships - State

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Energy Sector Partnerships - State Establish state’s “green” energy sector strategy Refine & develop green apprenticeship models – 3 new trades and 3 retooled trades, to start Develop energy sector career pathways Model partnership for local SAGE energy sector teams Establish stakeholder feedback loop

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Energy Sector Partnerships - State Oversee SAGE funded activities Guide local SAGE energy sector teams – review approve local SAGE plans – establish service and outcome expectations – solicit feedback and input on sector issues Strive for long-term sector partnerships Monitor SAGE objectives & outcomes

Energy Sector Partnerships - Local SAGE requires local-level sector teams

Energy Sector Partnerships - Local SAGE requires local-level sector teams Local stakeholders: required membership Industry & Workforce Development Board lead Increase linkages between One-stops & energy sector industries & apprenticeship Form feedback loop to and from state team

Establish or refine a local energy sector plan identifies economic & workforce needs of regional energy sector industries applies local resources towards solutions increases worker skills for sector careers establishes enduring sector strategy leverages existing and/or new WIA sector planning funds Energy Sector Partnerships - Local

Carry out SAGE funded services SAGE funds 6 staff in One-stops for 3 years for case management & retention: $1,350,000 SAGE funds training costs for tuition and books for up to 940 workers: $1,700,000 SAGE funds supportive services (daycare, etc.) for up to 600 workers: $300,000 Must have approved energy sector plan

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards SAGE Funded Activities & Services Energy Efficiency $2.7M – 2 new apprenticeship programs – Energize minimum of 3 skilled trades Renewables & Manufacturing - $2.5M – 1 new apprenticeship program – Energize minimum of 5 skilled trades Utilities / Smart Grid - $600K Expand & retool 3 apprenticeship programs

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards SAGE Activities – Energy Efficiency 2 New Apprenticeships: Weatherization Tech & Energy Auditor Establish statewide uniformity – rely on industry-based standards & ongoing guidance – create standardized state curriculum, via Tech Colleges – establish standardized on-the-job training for workforce Provide portable, nationally recognized credential Link workers to clear career pathway in energy efficiency and construction skilled trades Workers trained: 920 – incumbent workers: 650 – new workers: 270

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards SAGE Activities – Energy Efficiency Energize minimum of 3 skilled trades Upgrade skills & knowledge of workers affected by energy & environmental policy -Sheet Metal Worker -Steamfitter -Heat & Frost Worker Incorporate trade-specific and cross-trade energy components into apprenticeship curricula Incorporate energy-specific certs / credentials into apprenticeship standards & structure Provide journeyworker upgrade & apprentice training Workers trained: 1625 – 240 new workers – 1385 incumbent workers

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards SAGE Activities – Energy Efficiency

SAGE Activities – Renewables & Mfg 1 New Apprenticeships: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Establish statewide uniformity – rely on industry-based standards & ongoing guidance – create standardized state curriculum, via Tech Colleges – establish standardized on-the-job training for workforce Provide portable, nationally recognized credential Link workers to clear career pathway Workers trained: 150 (50 new & 100 incumbent) Supplement OEI infrastructure grants with green manufacturing workforce training ($500k)

SAGE Activities – Renewables & Mfg Energize minimum of 5 skilled trades: Incorporate trade-specific and cross-trade energy components into apprenticeship curricula – construction electrician, ironworker, carpenter, painter/decorator, plumber, roofer/waterproofer Incorporate energy-specific certs / credentials into standards & structure, modifying as necessary Provide apprentice and journeyworker upgrade training Workers trained: 3200 – 240 new workers – 2960 incumbent workers

SAGE Activities – Renewables & Mfg

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards SAGE Activities – Utilities / Smart Grid Retool and expand 4 apprenticeship programs Expand Electric Line Worker & Metering Tech Apprenticeships Retool Substation Electrician Apprenticeship program Establish statewide uniformity – Rely on industry-based standards & ongoing guidance – Create or expand curriculum, via Tech Colleges – Establish standardized on-the-job training for workforce Provide portable, nationally recognized credential Link workers to clear career pathway in utilities/smart grid Workers trained: 116

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards SAGE Activities – Utilities / Smart Grid

SAGE Activities: For One-stop Staff Assist local teams in accessing training and resources about the energy sector Train local SAGE teams on apprenticeship issues Provide guidance and technical assistance in delivery of services

SAGE Oversight Responsibilities DWD in process of filling 2 SAGE FTEs – provide guidance to local teams on deliverables and strategic initiatives – monitor grant objectives & performance – staff the CWI Energy Sector Subcommittee SAGE staff will initiate local plan process Local plans will come before CWI ESS for review & approval

SAGE Oversight Responsibilities Summary of SAGE activities over 3 year grant period (Jan 2010 – Dec 2012)

DWD – Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards CWI Energy Sector Subcommittee Feedback & Discussion on role – Broad policy issues? – Formation of grant-area workgroups? – How active a role in oversight and approval? Guidance & Direction on how to proceed Next Steps

Questions? Karen Morgan – (608) – dwd.wisconsin.gov Kathy Wellington – (608) –