1. An American Apprenticeship Grant:
Progress Report

2. Agenda Introductions Overview of Registered Apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship - Federal, state and local
Overview of the American Apprenticeship Initiative Grant
The role of Pre-apprenticeship
Registered Apprenticeship - Pathway to a Bachelors’ degree
AAI Grant - Year 2 and beyond
AAI Grant - Challenges

3. Registered apprenticeship system has been utilized to meet needs of the American workforce for over 75 years
Current Interest
Companies facing complex workforce challenges in increasingly competitive markets
Aging workforce of highly-skilled and experienced workers
Closing gaps in workers’ skills and credentials
Investing in talent that can keep pace with latest industry advances
Attracting new and diverse talent pools
Providing education and training without incurring large debt
National attention on registered apprenticeship

4. 5 Core Components of Registered Apprenticeship
Employer Involvement Is Integral
Employer is the foundation for the RA program and
must be directly involved and provider of OJT.
Structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) with
Direct Supervision
Reasonably Continuous Employment
Structured and Supervised
Related Supplemental Instruction
144 hours required per year
College credit at 50% tuition cost
Increased Compensation
Increased Job Opportunity
.Increased Job Mobility
Rewards for Skill Gains
National or State Registered
Consistent Performance Standards

5. Value of Apprenticeship - Worker
A paycheck from day one, guaranteed to increase over time as new skills are learned – Apprentices earn approximately $300,000 more over their career than non- apprenticeship participants
Hands-on training in a wide selection of programs
An education and the potential to earn college credit
A career once apprenticeship is completed, with a competitive salary, and little or no educational debt
Portability and broad recognition of skills

6. Value of Apprenticeship - Employer
Employers participating in RA programs actually see a $1.47 return for every dollar spent
Cost less to employ initially and shown to work harder
Studies show “home grown” employees are more industrious and show greater loyalty
Reduced turnover costs
Higher productivity
Reduced recruitment costs
More diverse workforce
Increased workplace safety

7. Federal Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium (RACC)
Spotlight Leads to Unprecedented Collaboration
WIOA, Perkins . . .
American Apprenticeship Initiative Grants
Department of Labor, Department of Education, Department of Energy, and on

8. Washington State
22 Community and Technical Colleges offer programs (RSI/RTI)
Non-college programs include Teamsters, Healthcare, IT
Apprenticeship programs served 11,062 apprentices (2015/16)
190 approved programs
Adhere to high academic and professional standards
Serving government, union and open shop employers/workers
Washington State Apprenticeship & Training Council recognizes pre-apprenticeship programs in colleges, non-profits and high schools
A national model

9. Washington State
College Credit Programs for Related Supplemental Instruction
State Registered Apprenticeship with L & I
50% Tuition Mandatory Waiver
Faculty/Instructors hired jointly
Operated like Professional Technical Programs
Usual Duration 2 to 5 years
Degrees Awarded

10. Option
5 credits in Written Communication
5 credits in Oral Communication
5 credits in Quantitative Reasoning
5 credits in Social Science
5 credits in Lab Science

11. Georgetown Campus Largest Apprenticeship Training Facility in NW
45% of the States College Apprenticeship Programs – HC 2700
Over 65 different trades and hundreds of employers
Serving Union and Non-Union Employers
On and Off campus
Robust Pre-Apprenticeship program feeders
General Education at worksite or campus
Over 500 degrees granted
Offering 3 BAS degrees for Journeypersons

12. PATAM2 Overview Statement of need
Partnership for Advanced Technology Apprenticeship in Manufacturing and Marine Engineering
Overview
Statement of need
Industry and labor market information
Increasing technology skills
Workforce representative of population

13. PATAM2 Goals and Objectives
Serve at least 1,000 apprentices; 300 from underrepresented populations
Create infrastructure to sustain and scale apprenticeships
Improve pathways into apprenticeship and degrees
Expand employer base

14. PATAM2
Partners

15. PATAM2 Grant Activities Create 3 New Apprenticeships
Computer Numerical Control Programmer
Marine Engineer
Occupational Safety & Health Technician
Expand Existing Apprenticeships
Increase number of people seeking apprenticeships
Modernize curriculum; purchase new equipment
Grow employer base
Improve Pathways
Develop common competencies for advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeships
Create new pre-apprenticeship programs
Increase recruitment of underrepresented populations
Develop apprenticeship navigator strategy
Create an apprenticeship industry intermediary system
Pilot and demonstrate effectiveness of OJT consultant
Promote AAS and BAS degree options for apprentices

16. Apprenticeship Programs
PATAM2
Apprenticeship Programs
New Programs:
Occupational Safety and Health Technician
Computer Numerical Control Programmer
Marine Engineering
Existing Programs:
Marine Electrical
Marine Painter
Boilermakers
Heat Frost Insulator/Firestop Containment
Stationary Engineer
Officer in Charge of Navigational Watch
Industrial Machine Maintenance
Precision Metal Fabrication
Aircraft Mechanic
Tool and Dye
Machining

17. PATAM2 First Year Summary
Partner contracts – translating grant goals and objectives into deliverables
Navigator Strategy – understanding apprenticeship – coordinating efforts – PATAM2 site
Recruiting underrepresented populations – ANEW, IMPAQ, One-stops
Employer engagement – planning approach
Curriculum development - DACUM

18. What it is and Where it leads
Pre-Apprenticeship :
What it is and Where it leads
An introduction to the trades
Recognized by state
Work preparation
Trades rotation
Job expectations and readiness
Credited, builds pathways
Employer outreach, engagement and involvement
1-2 quarters; full-time and intensive, like the workplace
Transitioning Veterans
Directly into apprenticeship, work, or Professional/Technical Programs

19. Pre-Apprenticeship in the grant
Advanced Manufacturing
Challenge Period
28 Credits
Rotation
Assessment
Employment Prep
Maritime
Challenge Period
Rotation
Navigational Watch
Marine Engineering
Build/Repair
Developing Now

20. Needed Gen Ed Electives
Pathway to a Bachelors
Pre-Apprenticeship
20-28 credits
(Math included)
Apprenticeship & AA Degree
70 credit block
20 General Ed
BAS Degree
Journey
60 upper division
Needed Gen Ed Electives

21. PATAM2 Year 2 Employer engagement Start new pre-apprenticeships
Start new apprenticeships
Common competencies manufacturing
Increase capacity in existing apprenticeships
Revise mentor training program
Work with WIBs to expedite WIOA funds to support apprentices and employers
Develop professionalism in apprenticeship workshop to support apprentice retention

22. PATAM2 Challenges Implementation – 30,000 ft to sea level
Changing personnel – different priorities
Changing economic conditions – demand, issues beyond our control
Employer engagement – incentives, coordination between partners and with unions
WIOA eligibility and apprenticeship readiness

23. Questions?
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