1. Maryland Arborist Apprenticeship
Brigitte Orrick
Workforce Development Director
Tree Care Industry Association

2. Agenda Today’s Webinar What is an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship as a workforce development asset
Mythbusters!
Support structures for apprenticeship in Maryland
Arborist Apprenticeship Program in Maryland
Next Steps

3. Apprenticeships are a minimum of one (1) year.
What is Apprenticeship?
Definition
In Maryland there are over 230 registered occupations and over 8,900 registered apprentices.
Apprenticeships are a minimum of one (1) year.
Can run 1 to 5 years depending on program/occupation

4. Definition What is Apprenticeship?
Earn-while-you-learn model of employee training and development
Offers the universally recognized journeyworker credential
Broadly recognized by employers in many occupations, and frequently accepted as credit for prior learning by higher education institutions
Apprentices are full-time employees – they are not students external to your business or organization
Apprentices earn a percentage of the journeyworker’s salary
As an apprentice completes on-the-job training and related instruction, their wage increases and they provide additional value to the employer
Can run 1 to 5 years depending on program/occupation

5. Definition 90% of instruction is on-the-job training
What is Apprenticeship?
Definition
90% of instruction is on-the-job training
The apprentice completes work processes required by the program, in addition to any other job duties required by the employer.
10% of instruction is related instruction
Community College of Baltimore County
Optional requirements may including first aid and safety, CDL licensure, or other requirements.
Can run 1 to 5 years depending on program/occupation

6. History Apprenticeship has produced highly
Learn By Doing…
History
Apprenticeship has produced highly
skilled craftsmen for more than 4,000 years
Maryland passed legislation in 1962 to become a State Apprenticeship Agency (Council)

7. Apprenticeships allow businesses to Develop employees Now
Classroom AND a job- Earn while you Learn
Why Wait 4 Years to Get What You Need Today?

8. 5 Reasons Employers Benefit from Apprenticeships
More Loyal
Employees
Structured
Training
Attract Better
Applicants
Build Skills
YOU need
Instill YOUR
Company Values
Attract Better Applicants: Apprentices are looking for a career, not just a job. So they'll be more loyal and take the job more seriously.
Instill Your Company's Values: Train the kind of employees you want working for you. Apprentices understand how your company works and follow your company's rules.
More Loyal Employees: Employees brought up in your company are more likely to stay with you. Apprenticeship fosters retention & loyalty, helping you reduce turnover.
Gain a More Knowledgeable Workforce: Apprentices learn on the jobsite and in the classroom. This unique training combination puts their skills and knowledge into practice immediately.
Benefit from Skilled Workers: You want employees that can perform the specific tasks your business demands. Apprenticeship builds employees with the skills and certifications you need.
Replenish Your Skilled Workforce: Don't allow valuable expertise to walk out the door with your aging workforce. Pass it on to new employees through apprenticeship.
Increase Safety: More skilled, more knowledgeable apprentices make fewer mistakes. And with fewer mistakes and fewer accidents, your company will be a lot safer.
Increase Productivity: Apprentices trained specifically to your needs will work smarter and more efficiently, which makes your company more productive.
Become More Competitive: Apprenticeship gives you an edge. A more productive company is a more competitive company.
Earn a Return on Your Investment: A more productive, more competitive company is more profitable. For every dollar you spend training apprentices, you earn $1.50 back.

9. Employee Development Values
40% of employees who receive poor job training leave their positions within the first year. (Sylvia Woolf, Clear Company, 2014)
COST OF REPLACING EMPLOYEES  
(ERE Media, April 2015)
Replacing ENTRY LEVEL employees costs % of their annual salary 
Replacing MID-LEVEL employees costs 150% of their annual salary
Replacing HIGH-LEVEL or highly specialized employees costs 400% of their annual salary
78% of the surveyed said they would remain longer with their employer if they saw a career path with the current organization (Mercer, August 2015) 

10. Mythbusters Apprenticeship is not an internship
Apprenticeship does not encourage organized labor unions
Ex. Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).
Apprentices may be new employees, or current employees you want to develop
Apprenticeship receives significant support from a sponsoring organization for both the employer and the apprentice
Does apprenticeship encourage organization of labor unions in my business?

11. Sponsor TCIA is Supporting Employers Role of a Sponsor
Register a program
Present the program to the Maryland Apprenticeship Training Council (MATC) for approval
Maintain the program with continued Maryland Apprenticeship staff assistance and support
Apply for Maryland Apprenticeship Innovation Fund support
Assist Employers to Use the Maryland Workforce Exchange
Advertise the program to a wide audience
Pre-screen applicants
Go beyond standard job descriptions by listing program requirements and specifications, as well as choose the number of applicant referrals accepted
Partner with local American Job Center Business Services Representatives and Higher Education Community
Set up workshops or recruitment events
Identify education and training opportunities statewide

12. Commitment TCIA as a Sponsor: Plan and administer the program
Support Structures
Commitment
TCIA as a Sponsor:
Plan and administer the program
Provides oversight of the program
Form a three-way contract
Sponsor
Employers
Apprentices
A documented career path for an occupation
Work processes (on-the-job training requirements)
Related instruction
Administration of the program, including registration, tracking, and record keeping
A committee to provide oversight of the program and apprentices
An apprenticeship coordinator as a point of contact for state and federal agencies
Wage progression established by the apprenticeship committee and employers

13. Application Requirements:
Must Meet the Criteria…
Apprentices
Application Requirements:
The apprentice must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Have a high school diploma or equivalency
Have a valid driver's license
Be physically able to perform the work with reasonable accommodations
Apply directly to the sponsor/employer
The apprentice may be required to:
Undergo drug or alcohol testing at time of selection as an apprentice
Depends on program for HS and GED

14. Application Requirements:
Must Meet the Criteria…
Employers
Application Requirements:
The employer must:
Ensure that the apprentice is trained in the work processes.
Supervise and train the apprentice at all times.
The ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices will be one to one

15. Arborist Apprenticeship Program
Program Length: 3 ½ - 4 Years
On the Job Training
Total 5900 Hours
Work must be supervised by a skilled arborist
Classroom instructions meets the required elements
Minimum 144 hours per year
Total of 440 hours
Classroom/Related Instruction is also considered on the job training/learning

16. Maryland Arborist Apprenticeship
Approved Work Processes – TCIA Expo Baltimore, November 2016
The EMPLOYER trains the apprentice in the following duties:
Adhere to ANSI and employer safety standards for all work.
Identify common trees and shrubs in the employer’s region.
Perform rigging on the ground and aloft.
Access trees safely.
Operate a chain saw on the ground and aloft, and perform field maintenance.
Operate a chipper.
Prune trees and shrubs from the ground and aloft, according to ANSI A300.
Remove trees or shrubs.
Local optional work processes.
Overview in WI- will be tailored in MD according to sponsor/employer needs

17. Next Steps Interested… TCIA Is Approving Final Program:
Tuesday April 25
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)
Hunt Valley Center - Room 120C
11101 McCormick Road
Baltimore, MD 21031
Register Online: TCIA.org
Training Calendar

18. Contact Us Interested… For additional information Contact:
Brigitte Orrick
TCIA Workforce Development Director
Office:
Cell:
June Hibbs
TCIA Grassroots Outreach Coordinator
Office:

19. Maryland Apprenticeship Information
Interested…
Resources
Maryland Apprenticeship Information
can be located at:
Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program Division of Labor and Industry
Additional Resources and References:
United States Department of Labor