Linking Infrastructure and Capital Investments with Jobs and Training Working Poor Families Project 2009 State Policy Academy June 10-11, Chicago

Session #2 Connecting Job Training

Overview Expand supply of skilled workers Various approaches to training – Community college sector-specific training – Customized, incumbent worker training – Community-based, occupational training Focus of session – Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Program model and funding Linkage b/t RA and pre-apprenticeship programs Linkage to WIA and Education systems Equal Employment Opportunity State policy role: opportunities and challenges

Presenters Registered Apprenticeship Session – Karen Morgan, Wisconsin Dept of Workforce Development Pre-Apprenticeship Session – Maureen Conway, The Aspen Institute WPFP discussants on pre-apprenticeship policies – Rebecca Kusner Ohio use of ARRA 15% WIA funds for pre-app construction program, require local WIB match, and plan to set state standards – Kurt Wise Maine policy that sets state standards/registration process for pre-app