1. Introduction to Youth Apprenticeship
2017 Virginia Middle and High School Principals Conference & Exposition
Introduction to Youth Apprenticeship
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
Portsmouth, Virginia
Monday, June 26, 2017 1

2. Trade and Industrial Education
Covers a variety of specialized occupations from the following career clusters:
Related Courses:
Carpentry, Electricity
Television and Media Production
Barbering and Cosmetology
Computer Systems Technology
Criminal Justice
Welding
Mechatronics
Automotive Technology
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
Human Services
Information Technology
Law, Public Safety and Security
Manufacturing
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

3. Registered Apprenticeship Youth Apprenticeship
Kathleen Eddington, Assistant Director
Dr. Thomas W. Cecere, Apprenticeship Related Educational Specialist
Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
Division of Registered Apprenticeship

4. Objectives Define Youth Apprenticeship
Develop a formalized training program for Youth
Relate classroom instruction to work-based learning
On-the-job(OJT) working experience for students
Provide Career Pathway opportunities for high school learners
Provide skilled mentoring for on the job training
To bridge Youth Apprentices to the Adult RA program
capturing their related instruction and OJT hours

5. Definitions of Registered Apprenticeship
Youth Registered Apprenticeship (YRA)
Students 16 or 17 years of age assigned to a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program in High School.
Related Instruction comes from the CTE Curriculum
Registered Apprenticeship
(RA)
Program may start out as part time employment leading to a full time apprenticeship.
Must satisfy 2000 OJT and appropriate Related Instruction.

6. Who are the Stakeholders?
Employers
Educators
Students
Parents
Department of Labor and Industry, Division of Registered Apprenticeship
Workforce and Economic Development Practitioners

7. Employers Benefits to Employers
Opportunity to grow their own workforce
Cost savings when hiring youth apprentices
Better prepared employees with the appropriate skill sets
Registered Apprenticeship (RA) is solid approach to meeting workforce needs

8. Employer Resources
Data for Virginia and its Regions by Workforce Investment Area

9. Employer Resources http://ctetrailblazers.org/labor-market-data/
Area
Estimated Employment 2014
Projected Employment 2024
Numeric Change
Percent Change
Annual Job Openings
SW Va.
LWIA I
61,301
64,924
3,623 6%
1,866
NR / Mt. Rogers
LWIA II
143,736
153,687
9,951 7%
4,623
Western Va.
LWIA III
165,466
177,575
12,109
5,291
Shenandoah Valley
LWIA IV
220,023
238,946
18,923 9%
7,403
Piedmont Region
LWIA VI
167,208
184,916
17,708
11%
5,766
Region 2000
LWIA VII
103,266
111,717
8,451 8%
3,408
South Central
LWIA VIII
55,455
59,698
4,243
1,801
Capital Region
LWIA IX
561,128
611,545
50,417
18,414
Northern Va.
LWIA XI & XII
1,257,223
1,416,139
158,916
13%
44,441
Bay Consortium
LWIA XIII
165,334
184,268
18,934
5,980
Greater Peninsula
LWIA XIV
238,033
255,625
17,592
7,681
Crater Area
LWIA XV
71,276
76,809
5,533
2,330
Hampton Roads
LWIA XVI
521,116
563,233
42,117
16,888
West Piedmont
LWIA XVII
70,510
74,978
4,468
2,248

10. Employer Resources Need projection April 2019 173,884
Build Your Future
Need projection April ,884

12. Benefits to Educators CTE Educators can align curriculum to workforce
Give students an opportunity for real world experience
Provide credentials which are recognized by industry
Develop career pathways for students which may articulate to adult RA credit

13. Students
Benefits to Students
Receive opportunity to work in a field of interest
Earn as they learn
Obtain guidance on the job from a skilled journeyworker
May utilize Related Technical Instruction toward Adult Registered Apprenticeship
OJT hours worked apply toward adult Registered Apprenticeship

14. Benefits to Parents Guidance for career opportunities for the youth
Opportunity for the youth apprentice to experience on-the-job training with pay
Youth RA experience counts toward adult RA
Introduces Career Pathways

15. Department of Labor and Industry
As the Official State Apprenticeship Agency(SAA) the Division of Registered Apprenticeship’s role is to administer a proven training model to provide students with a career pathway for employment
Ensures safety is the first priority in all Registered Apprenticeship programs
Assist employers with defining their programs
Register employer programs and apprentices

16. Why Youth Registered Apprenticeship?
Time proven formalized training program
Apprentices gain experience from qualified journeyworker
Related Technical Instruction is customized to the occupation
Students work on-the-job in a safe environment
Nationally Recognized/Portable Credential

17. Employers and Educators build partnerships
How the Program Works
Employers and Educators build partnerships
DOLI registers employers and students
Forms are completed and reviewed by all parties
Student’s worktime and courses are documented
Student receives Certificate of Participation at time of graduation.

18. Identify occupations that may be apprenticeable
How the Program Works
Educators
Identify occupations that may be apprenticeable
Educate staff on Registered Apprenticeship
Identify staff members who will be involved
Promote School-to-Career program
Maintain records as needed

19. Understand your role as a Registered Sponsor Prepare a training plan
How the Program Works
Employers
Understand your role as a Registered Sponsor
Prepare a training plan
Provide ongoing support and mentoring
Evaluate student performance
Maintain appropriate records

20. Follow designated work schedule Document all OJT hours as required
How the Program Works
Students
Work with school, parents, employer and RA Consultants to understand role and responsibilities
Follow designated work schedule
Document all OJT hours as required
Meet for reviews periodically
Comply with the Related Technical Instruction requirements

21. Certificate of Participation

22. Youth Registered Apprenticeship:
Summary
Youth Registered Apprenticeship:
Provides early entry into the workforce
Allows for OJT hours to transfer to full time RA
Applies Related Technical Instruction credits toward total program hours
Provides an employment training solution for the new Virginia Economy

25. THANK YOU

26. Questions and Answers J. Anthony Williams
Trade and Industrial Education and Related Clusters Specialist
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia
General Questions Regarding Career and Technical Education should be sent to:
CTE Web site:
CTE Resource Center Web site: