# Information and Opportunities August 19, 2015 WIOA Kick-Off Meeting Ken McLean, Program Specialist U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration In Montana

Outline Background Apprenticeship Basics A Sample Scenario Opportunities under WIOA Possible Next Steps Tools and Resources 2

What is Registered Apprenticeship? 3 Work l ing De l fi l ni l tion of Re l gi l stered Ap l pren l tice l ship (n) Registered Apprenticeship is an employer designed training, consisting of not less than 2000 hours (1 year) of On the Job Training, and not less than 144 hours of related coursework per 2000 hours of OJT. This training is designed to teach specific and technical job skills unique to the employer’s industry, and provides a nationally recognized completion certificate.

Key Roles within Registered Apprenticeships 5 4 Sponsors (Administrators) Responsible for Administering the Program Can be Employer, Consortia of Employers, Industry Associations, Joint Labor-Management Organizations, Educational or Training Providers, CBOs, or Other Workforce Intermediaries! Employers (OJT) Must have employer(s) Must Drive Program Design / RTI Provider of OJT/Work-Based Learning Public Workforce System Provide basic skills/pre-apprenticeship Provide training funds (through OJT contracts, ITAs, customized training) Provide support services Can provide up-front screening, referrals Educational (RTI) Provider Can be employer/industry-based Can be Joint Labor-Management Orgs Community Colleges Others

In Montana, Registered Apprenticeship is 5 A Three Part Contract

6 Montana Registered Apprenticeship Promotes Organizes Provides Technical Assistance Oversees Monitors

Most Important Fact 7 THAT’S OUR FOCUS

There are over 1000 federally recognized apprenticeable occupations in the U.S. Of which Only 40 are currently being used in Montana 8

# 9 One HUGE Reason Is Misconceptions

# 10 Must Be Union Only For Men For The Academically Challenged Leads To A Dead End Career

OUR TASK! # 11 Open More Apprenticeship Doors

# 12 Know The Apprenticeship Benefits For the Individual:For the Individual: It’s a JOB from Day One (Earn while you learn and higher retention rates for apprentices) For the Employer/Business:For the Employer/Business: Growing their workforce based on clear and recognized standards and potential $ to assist with screening, recruitment, OJT, RTI, supportive services For the Workforce System:For the Workforce System: RESULTS!

Registered Apprenticeship Provisions in WIOA 13 RA on Eligible Training Provider ListSection 122(a)(2)(B) and (3) RA as recognized post-secondary credentialSection 101(52) RA on State Workforce BoardSection 101(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II) RA on Local Workforce BoardSection 107(b)(2)(B)(ii) Pre-apprenticeship as Youth program serviceSection 129(c)(2)(C)(ii) RA as career pathway for Job Corps Section 141(1)(A)(ii) and Section 148(a)(2)(B) Pre-apprenticeship/RA for YouthBuildSection 171(c)(2)(A)(i)

WIOA/RA Opportunities 14 Integrating RA into workforce planning and policy Promoting work-based learning and using WIOA resources to support RA Creating new RA opportunities through focusing on services to employers Supporting career pathways for youth through RA RA generates real results, positively impacting performance

WIOA funds can support RA in multiple ways Supporting the classroom training portionSupporting the classroom training portion Supporting the OJT componentSupporting the OJT component Providing supportive servicesProviding supportive services Note: Recent WIASRD data indicates that MT is one of only two states in this region reporting the utilization of WIA funds to support RANote: Recent WIASRD data indicates that MT is one of only two states in this region reporting the utilization of WIA funds to support RA –Way to go Montana! …but we’d like to see more and we’re willing to help! 15

And we need that support! 16 We Have No Funding for Employers or Apprentices But We Have Lots of Contacts and Expertise!

And More Opportunities! Don’t forget about Pre-ApprenticeshipDon’t forget about Pre-Apprenticeship –We have many programs in Montana and we’re interested in developing more! –WIOA emphasizes pre-apprenticeship as a youth program element Local areas must expend 20% of youth dollars on “work experience” and pre-apprenticeship counts!Local areas must expend 20% of youth dollars on “work experience” and pre-apprenticeship counts! –WIOA, Section 129(c)(2)(C) # 17

Partnerships with Registered Apprenticeship can yield benefits and results for key customer groups 18 For Job Seekers: Earn and learn Career pathways to higher skills and wages Nationally-recognized credentials and potential to earn college credit For Employers: Develop highly-skilled workers through a flexible, customized training approach Reduce turnover increase productivity Boost Their Bottom Line

Registered Apprenticeship partnerships provide benefits to the Workforce System as well…. 19 Proven model to help job seekers Proven model to help job seekers immediately start working and increase skills and earnings Strategy to connect with businesses Strategy to connect with businesses in diverse fields and advance industry sector strategies

Tools and Resources Updated DOL Office of Apprenticeship websiteUpdated DOL Office of Apprenticeship website – 20

Tools and Resources (2) New quick start toolkit for building apprenticeship programsNew quick start toolkit for building apprenticeship programs – it.pdfwww.doleta.gov/oa/employers/apprenticeship_toolk it.pdf New federal resources “playbook”New federal resources “playbook” – 21 Montana Registered ApprenticeshipMontana Registered Apprenticeship

In Summary…Remember that Registered Apprenticeship is an integral part of WIOA! 22 an integral partner on workforce boards and in workforce planning a key element in business engagement and industry sector strategies a proven work- based learning model for job seekers a strategy for increasing outcomes on performance measures Registered Apprenticeship

Any Questions? # We’re All Ears! 23