1. Adapting the Federally Registered Apprenticeship For the IDD Population

2. Elizabeth Perkins & Kim Gee, VR MO
Introductions
J Gibbs, Director AFES
Guest Speakers
Elizabeth Perkins & Kim Gee, VR MO

3. Turning Abilities into Opportunities.
Mission:
Turning Abilities into Opportunities.
Vision:
Abilities First will expand opportunities, empower voices, and enable citizens with developmental disabilities to realize their dreams.

5. Why we chose this employment pathway How we collaborated for success
Discussion Topics
Why we chose this employment pathway
How we collaborated for success
Employment Solution NOT Employment Program
Solution Overview
Solution Design
Documentation
Funding Sources
Policy and Procedures
Overcoming Challenges

6. Some History
The first Registered Apprenticeship - Wisconsin in 1911, the US Congress passed the National Apprenticeship Act (known as the "Fitzgerald Act") in 1937, establishing federal Registered Apprenticeship.
Missouri has in excess of 14,000 apprentices state wide
Skills attainment taught while on the job!

7. Why We Chose this Employment Pathway
Demand Side Employment Driven – The employers have the jobs – Apprenticeship is a great platform to discuss an ongoing solution
Apprenticeship – “for the most part” – offers a guaranteed position
Structured training and ongoing supports
Win-Win-Win / Individual / Employer / Community

8. How We Collaborated for Success
Starting from nothing is equal parts
Market research is critical
Who should be a partner
Community Leaders
Business Leaders
Federal & State Government Leaders
Local Support Groups
School System

10. Elizabeth Perkins & Kim Gee VR MO
Guest Speakers
Elizabeth Perkins & Kim Gee VR MO

11. Employment Solution NOT Employment Program
What this solution could mean to the IDD population
How this can further our mission as a state
Ways this can benefit – Individuals / Community / Employers
Expanding the number of people we can serve due to various funding sources
Other ideas

12. New Approaches Take Time and Commitment
Taking on new Challenges is Exciting and Tough. To be successful we need to be resourceful and Inspire as many other people as we can along the way.
This Picture does a great job telling the story of working to increase the number of long term employment opportunities we are charged to create.
This will be a big change for employers, we will face resistance, we will have a bit of chaos, we will have some incredible ideas, and eventually we will achieve a new status quo. Working together we can have a big impact on individuals lives and our community.

13. Solution Overview
Solution Design
Documentation
Funding Sources
Policy and Procedures
Overcoming Challenges

14. Design
Two Main Parts: Related Technical Instruction (RTI) and On the Job Training (OJT)
RTI is classified as pre-vocational training but only represents a small percentage of the overall Apprenticeship
This is a demand side employment solution
Candidates are hired for open positions with a participating company

16. How We Are Structured and Why
Rural vs. Suburban vs. Urban
Filling a Gap

17. Documentation
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

18. Documentation – Dept of Labor (DOL) (must keep for five (5) years)
Appendix E (Employer Acceptance Agreement)
Appendix A (Detailed Job Description of Occupation w/ RTI and OJT skills)
Appendix B (Apprenticeship Agreement)
Application and summary of qualifications
Proof of previous work experience
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

19. Documentation – DOL (cont.’)
Interview Records
RTI Attendance Records and Evaluations
OJT Progress Evaluations
Wage and Hours Worked Records
Record of job assignments, promotions, layoffs, terminations, graduation
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

20. (Missouri Registered Apprenticeship Program)
Documentation – MORAP
(Missouri Registered Apprenticeship Program)
MORAP Registration Forms
Competency Testing – EDITS
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

21. (Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities)
Documentation – CARF
(Commission on Accreditation of Rehab Facilities)
Outcome Measurements (measures access, effectiveness, efficiency, satisfaction)
Community Awareness (marketing materials, brochures)
Individual-Centered Service Planning (Employment Plan w/ specific and measurable objectives and monitoring, Participant Handbook w/ agency’s policies/procedures)
Criteria (entry, transition, exit)
Release of Information Forms (HIPAA)
Skills Training (for apprentices and staff)
Program Evaluation (satisfaction surveys)
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

22. What is required to Track & Report
RAPIDS (Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System) - all employers, occupations, apprentices, wages, hours, and status changes within 45 days of occurrence.
MORAP (Missouri Registered Apprenticeship Program) - upload all MORAP registration forms to MORAP Box - Apprenticeship Outreach Scan with Quarterly Report (Contacts) - Apprenticeship Participant Report with Quarterly Report (Apprentices)
ETPS (Eligible Training Provider System) - register sponsor(s) and all DOL approved occupations
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

23. Funding Sources
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

24. Funding Sources
WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act of 2014 ) has provided funding through approved partners which include workforce development, technical colleges, and universities.
The funding funnels from WIOA through various mechanisms including Missouri Registered Apprenticeship Program (MORAP)
Private funding/grant
Collaboration with other programs
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

25. Policies and Procedures
Cooperate in the selection of apprentices as outlined by DOL.
Ensure all apprentices have signed Apprenticeship Agreements.
Establish minimum standards of education and experience required of apprentices.
Register all apprenticeship information/changes with the Registration Agency (RAPIDS) within 45 days of occurrence.
Arrange for evaluations of apprentices’ progress in manipulative skills and technical knowledge.
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

26. Policies and Procedures (cont.’)
Maintain records of all apprentices showing timelines, education, experience, and progress in learning the occupation.
Provide each employer and apprentice with copy of DOL Apprenticeship Standards.
Meet apprenticeship qualifications (age, education, physical, communication).
Minimum of 144 hours RTI required (unpaid or paid).
Supervision = adequate supervision of journey worker in OJT.
Regular monitoring of progress while in OJT.
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

27. Bumps in the Road
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

28. Identify open employment opportunities that are consistent over time
Develop apprenticeships based on short and midterm demand
Develop partnership with Workforce Development and or Trade School who is approved
Resource allocation & time
Hello everyone my name is J Gibbs and I joined the team in August of 2017 to help build the Employment Services Division.
Over the next few minutes we will cover who Employment Services is, How we fit, What we do, and Why we are doing this.

29. Review Points – Thank You One Team One Mission For More Information
Contact
JW Gibbs
Review Points –
Thank You