1. NH Registered Apprenticeships: An “Earn While You Learn” Model Lauren M. Smith Wynn B. Young NH Office of Apprenticeship 603-225-1444 603-225-1446 smith.lauren.m@dol.gov young.wynn.b@dol.gov

2. Basic Career Development Model

3. K-12 Student Learning Systems

4. Eighth Grade Transition High Stakes Decisions with High Stakes Consequences Career Development: Exploration to Planning Middle SchoolHigh School Courses are MandatoryCourses are Self-Selected Course Leveling-Teacher RecommendedCourses are Self-Selected Small CohortsLarge Schools Quarter Grading SystemSemester Grading System No Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements Limited Elective CoursesExtensive Elective Requirements No Mid-Term / Final ExamsMid-Term / Final Exams Short-Term ProjectsLong-Term Projects Unified ArtsCareer & Technical Education Limited Sports, Clubs & ActivitiesCompetitive Sports, Clubs & Activities Academic & Career ExplorationExtensive Academic & Career Planning

5. Career & Technical Education 16 Career Clusters

6. Community College System of NH Guided Career Pathways

7. USDOL Competency Pyramid

9. Retail Competency Pyramid

10. Retail Management Certificate Aligned with Retail Competency Model

11. NH Sector Planning Strategies STRATEGIC GOALS Labor Market Analysis Asset Mapping Workforce Planning Sector Launch Events INDUSTRY FOCUS Manufacturing Healthcare Information Technology Hospitality

12. USDOL Registered Apprenticeships A Workforce Solution in New Hampshire

13. Pre-Apprenticeship A Quality Framework Training and curriculum based on industry standards, approved by the employer operating the apprenticeship program (typically referred to as a program sponsor). Strategies that increase apprenticeship opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, and those with limited training or limited credentials. These involve: Strong recruitment efforts for under- represented populations Education and pre-vocational services that prepare participants to meet the minimum qualifications for entry into a Registered Apprenticeship program Activities introducing participants to apprenticeships and assisting them to apply for Registered Apprenticeship programs Access to support services that help participants remain in the program (such as child care, transportation, counseling and ongoing career services). Collaboration with program sponsors to promote apprenticeship to other employers as a quality approach to attain and retain a skilled workforce. Hands-on experience that simulates the work performed in the apprenticeship, while observing proper supervision and safety protocols. Formal agreements, wherever possible, with apprenticeship sponsors for entry into Registered Apprenticeship programs upon successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship program. What are quality pre-apprenticeship programs? Quality pre-apprenticeship programs contribute to the development of a diverse and skilled workforce by preparing participants to meet the basic qualifications for entry into one or more Registered Apprenticeship programs.

14. Pre-Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship Model Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Programs have a partnership with a Registered Apprenticeship program to ensure direct entry with advanced credit upon completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship.

15. Registered Apprenticeship Adaptable, Flexible & Customizable

16. Time-based Programs Apprentices complete a required number of hours in on-the-job learning and related instruction. Competency-based Programs Apprentices progress at their own pace Demonstrate KSAs through proficiency testing, but are not required to meet a specific number of hours Hybrid Approach Programs Use a range of minimum and maximum hours Demonstrate identified and measured competencies Program Design

17. Registered Apprenticeship Model: Traditional In a traditional apprenticeship model, apprentices receive both related instruction and on- the-job learning concurrently throughout the program. This example shows a four-year program; however, program length varies and is driven by industry needs.

18. Registered Apprenticeship Model: Front-Loaded For a “front-loaded” model, apprentices complete some related instruction (which may be with the employer or a partner such as a community college or another school) before starting a job, in order to learn the critical skills required for the first day on the job site. The example shows a program with diminishing time spent in related classroom instruction; however, all related instruction could occur at the beginning of the program.

19. Registered Apprenticeship Model: Segmented Programs can also be built using a “segmented” model in which apprentices alternate between related instruction and on-the-job training. This example shows a one-year program spread out over two years with related instruction segmented between periods of on- the-job learning.

20. Rewards for Skill Gains

21. Career Pathway Credentials

22. More About Credentials

23. Registered Apprenticeship Prospective Partners

24. RA Partnership Models

28. Registered Apprenticeship Financial Aid The Federal Resources Playbook for Registered Apprenticeship  US Department of Education  Federal Student Aid Funds  Pell Grants  Federal Work Study  US Department of Labor  Federal Workforce Development Funds (Individual Training Accounts, On-the-Job Contracts)  WIOA Funds  US Department of Veterans Affairs  GI Bill  Veteran Assistance Programs  Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Programs  US Department of Agriculture  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Employment & Training Programs  US Department of Transportation  On-the-Job Training and Supportive Services Program  US Department of Housing & Urban Development  Section 3 Covered Housing and Urban Development Financial assistance Foundation Who else can help with tuition?  New Hampshire Charitable Foundation  Medallion Fund  Other Scholarships  Employers  Paycheck  Tuition Assistance  Tuition Reimbursement  CCSNH Expansion Grant Funds  National and Local Scholarships

30. Questions? And a few answers, too! smith.lauren.m@dol.gov young.wynn.b@dol.gov