1. BUILD YOUR IDEAL WORKFORCE
APPRENTICESHIP
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
MARCH 7, 2018

2. WHY REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP?
OKLAHOMA’S SKILLS GAP
There is a 23% skills gap between Oklahoma’s current workforce and what employers will need by 2025.
2025 New jobs estimates based on new jobs created and entry level job requirements

3. WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE YOU IDENTIFIED?
ACCESS
Lack of access to a skilled workforce
PRODUCTIVITY
Loss of productivity due to employee errors, turnover, and lack of engagement
TALENT
Difficulty attracting new, more diverse talent pools
TURN-OVER
High-turnover of skilled labor
GROWTH CONSTRAINT
Talent shortage slowing efforts to expand, innovate, and thrive
KNOWLEDGE GAP
Retirement of highly-skilled and experienced workers
Registered Apprenticeships are a practical solution to prepare a skilled workforce.

4. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
A business-driven model that combines
on-the-job learning with related technical instruction.
A flexible training strategy that can be customized to meet the needs of every business.
An “earn and learn” model – apprentices earn wages while learning valuable, professional skills, often debt-free.

5. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP IN OKLAHOMA
108 83
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
87 active
UNIQUE OCCUPATIONS
35% in construction trades
MANUFACTURING
AEROSPACE
ENERGY
PUBLIC SERVICE

6. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP SPOTLIGHT
PROGRESSIVE STAMPING
“We have two occupations that require very specific skills. It has been difficult over the years to find qualified people to fill these positions. Implementing apprenticeship programs was the best solution for us.”
Wayne Cartwright
Continuous Improvement Manager
Progressive Stamping

7. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP SPOTLIGHT
PROGRESSIVE STAMPING
Oklahoma manufacturer specializing in custom metal part production for over 25 years.
2 Registered Apprenticeship programs
Tool & die maker
Press Operator
Time-based RA Program
1 Year
2000 OJT HOURS
Related Instruction completed onsite
2 apprentices to each journeyperson
Progressive wage increase
Time-based RA Program
4 Years
8000 OJT HOURS
Related Instruction completed onsite
1 apprentice to each journeyperson
Progressive wage increase

8. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP FIVE DEFINING FEATURES
1. Business Involvement
Employers are the foundation of the RA program and play an active role in program design and execution.
2. On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Every RA program includes structured OJT training, provided by an experienced mentor (at least 2,000 recommended hours)
3. Related Technical Instruction (RTI)
Apprentices receive classroom-style training which can be provided at a school, online or at the work-site (at least 144 hours recommended)
4. Rewards for Skill Gains
Apprentices receive increases in wages as they gain higher level skills. Workers receive at least one wage increase during the apprenticeship period.
5. National Occupational Credential
Every graduate receives a certificate from USDOL, signifying they have mastered the skills and knowledge necessary to be proficient in a specific occupation.

9. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? E MPLOYE R S
Meets industry standards, tailored to the specific needs of businesses, resulting in highly-skilled employees
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
INCREASED KNOWLEDGE
On-the-job learning from an experienced mentor, combined with education courses, supports work-based learning
91% of apprentices that complete an apprenticeship are still employed nine months later
EMPLOYEE RETENTION
Systematic approach to training ensures employees are trained and certified to produce at the highest skill levels required for the occupation
SKILLED WORKERS
SAFER WORKPLACE
May reduce worker compensation costs, due to the program’s emphasis on safety training

10. APPRENTICESHIP REGISTRATION BENEFITS
Technical assistance
Recruitment assistance
Strengthened sector partnerships
ETENTION
SKILLED WORKERS
RA program marketing
WIOA Funding/Eligible Training Provider Listing
Portable credential
SAFER WORKPLACE

11. APPRENTICESHIP RETURN ON INVESTMENT

12. HOW TO GET STARTED

13. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
BUILDING THE CORE COMPONENTS OF A PROGRAM
Tool & die maker
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION
DEFINE WAGE SCALE
PROGRAM MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM TYPE
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT)
RELATED-TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION (RTI)

14. CAN SUPPORT REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
HOW COWIB
CAN SUPPORT REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP
ANALYZE YOUR BUSINESS’S NEEDS.
WOULD REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP BE A GOOD FIT?
HELP SERVE AS A CONNECTOR BETWEEN OOWD AND BUSINESS.
SUPPORT BUSINESSES AND JOB SEEKERS THROUGH WIOA FUNDING FOR OTJ AND RTI.
SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT APPRENTICESHIP.

15. CONTACT US!
WE WILL HELP YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY
Jenna Morey, Director of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning |
Karen Campbell, Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning Coordinator |
Shannan L. Walton, State Director U.S. DOL/ETA/OA