1. A PPRENTICESHIP: A Service Advantage for You and Your Customers

2. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: A Strategic Advantage AGENDA Apprenticeship history, current structureApprenticeship history, current structure How Apprenticeship works in WisconsinHow Apprenticeship works in Wisconsin Benefits to employers & the workforceBenefits to employers & the workforce Apprenticeship by the numbersApprenticeship by the numbers Real-life Apprenticeship examplesReal-life Apprenticeship examples Fueling the Apprenticeship pipelineFueling the Apprenticeship pipeline

3. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards What is an Apprentice?

4. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards History of Apprenticeship Apprenticeship has produced highly skilled craftsmen for more than 4,000 yearsApprenticeship has produced highly skilled craftsmen for more than 4,000 years medieval period pre-industrial era present day

5. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards History of Apprenticeship Nation’s 1 st apprenticeship law: Wisconsin 1911Nation’s 1 st apprenticeship law: Wisconsin 1911Objectives: Provide industries with skilled laborProvide industries with skilled labor Provide career opportunities for youthProvide career opportunities for youth Protect individuals who enter apprenticeshipsProtect individuals who enter apprenticeships Same time: Wisconsin Vocational School system was created to provide related classroom instructionSame time: Wisconsin Vocational School system was created to provide related classroom instruction

6. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards What is an Apprenticeship? It’s a binding agreement in which: Apprentices earn a progressive wage while training under journeyworker(s) on the job, and Industry-based instructors provide theoretical (classroom) training, and Apprentices can achieve journeyworker status. It’s industry-driven and industry-designed It’s regulated by the state

7. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Expertise (Education & Experience) Over Time Apprenticeship expedites expertise! Classroom Training Experience Apprenticeship Approach: Classroom training with structured hands-on experience Traditional Approach: Classroom training followed by unstructured hands-on experience What is Apprenticeship? Expertise Gap

8. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship Earning Potential Five-Year College Education vs. Apprenticeship

9. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship Training Supervised, structured on-the-job training Provided by the sponsorProvided by the sponsor The job is primary component of apprenticeshipThe job is primary component of apprenticeship 90% of training is learned on the job90% of training is learned on the job Written standards govern the on-the-job trainingWritten standards govern the on-the-job training Work must be supervised by skilled journeyworkerWork must be supervised by skilled journeyworker

10. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship Training Related (classroom) Instruction Theoretical and technical, as required by WI lawTheoretical and technical, as required by WI law Primarily through Wisconsin’s Technical CollegesPrimarily through Wisconsin’s Technical Colleges Employer pays apprentice’s normal wage while attendingEmployer pays apprentice’s normal wage while attending Apprentice pays for tuition & booksApprentice pays for tuition & books

11. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship Credential Average time to completion: four yearsAverage time to completion: four years Formal credential upon completionFormal credential upon completion Journeyworker skill levelJourneyworker skill level Acknowledged nationwideAcknowledged nationwide Portable nationwidePortable nationwide 39 credits towards AAS degree39 credits towards AAS degree

12. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeable Trades Must be approved by DWD/BAS as meeting the following criteria: Involves manual, mechanical or technical skillsInvolves manual, mechanical or technical skills Customarily learned through on-the-job trainingCustomarily learned through on-the-job training Require related instruction to supplement OJTRequire related instruction to supplement OJT Recognized throughout an industryRecognized throughout an industry Not part of an already recognized tradeNot part of an already recognized trade

13. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeable Trades Three employment sectors:Three employment sectors: Construction TradesConstruction Trades Industrial TradesIndustrial Trades Service TradesService Trades Each trade has its own selection process and requirementsEach trade has its own selection process and requirements Approximately half of Wisconsin’s 10,000 apprentices are in construction tradesApproximately half of Wisconsin’s 10,000 apprentices are in construction trades

14. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeable Trades Examples of Current Apprenticeships Bricklayer Carpenter Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher Construction Craft Laborer Electrician Environmental System Technician Glazier Heat & Frost Insulator Ironworker Operating Engineer Painter & Decorator Plasterer Plumber Roofer Sheet Metal Worker Sprinklerfitter Steamfitter Teledata Communications Instrument Technician Machinist Maintenance Mechanic Millwright Metal Fabricator Pipefitter Tool and Die Maker Tool Maker Barber/Cosmetologist Cook/Chef Correctional Officer Electric Line Worker Fire Service Funeral Director

15. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeable Trades Examples of Potential Apprenticeships Biotechnology Lab Assistant Information Technology Health Support Specialist, CNA, LPN, Allied Healthcare (Radiology Tech, Mammography Tech, etc.) Social/Family Service Worker AODA Counselor Dental Laboratory Technician Surveying Technician Legal Clerk Hazardous Abatement Worker ---and many more!

16. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship Sponsors Sponsors are:Sponsors are: Joint (employer/union) Apprenticeship CommitteesJoint (employer/union) Apprenticeship Committees Employer Association Apprenticeship CommitteesEmployer Association Apprenticeship Committees Individual EmployersIndividual Employers More than 3,000 Wisconsin employers train apprentices annuallyMore than 3,000 Wisconsin employers train apprentices annually

17. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Sponsor Apprenticeship Sponsors Sponsors agree to:Sponsors agree to: Plan, administer & pay for the programPlan, administer & pay for the program Abide by state & federal apprenticeship regulationsAbide by state & federal apprenticeship regulations Form a three-way contractForm a three-way contract

18. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Benefit to Employer Opportunity to formally train employeesOpportunity to formally train employees In employer’s facility, on their equipment, with their customers, to fit their particular needsIn employer’s facility, on their equipment, with their customers, to fit their particular needs Training & promotion path for unskilled employeesTraining & promotion path for unskilled employees Employee wage is equivalent to skill levelEmployee wage is equivalent to skill level Proven to reduce turnover and absenteeismProven to reduce turnover and absenteeism

19. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Benefit to Employer Structured method to capture expertise of experienced, skilled employeesStructured method to capture expertise of experienced, skilled employees Structured method to upgrade or standardize the skills of existing workforceStructured method to upgrade or standardize the skills of existing workforce Brings new techniques & ideas into the companyBrings new techniques & ideas into the company

20. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship : Benefit to Apprentice Learn a skilled trade while earning a good wageLearn a skilled trade while earning a good wage Provides lifetime skill and comprehensive knowledge of the tradeProvides lifetime skill and comprehensive knowledge of the trade Portable credential – skills are transferrable across employers, regions, statesPortable credential – skills are transferrable across employers, regions, states Clear path for upward mobilityClear path for upward mobility Vets may be eligible for Montgomery Bill benefitsVets may be eligible for Montgomery Bill benefits

21. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Partnership that Works Employers and industries get a reliable source of skilled labor and flexible training options Local workforce system has an avenue to promote training opportunities in key industries Employees get valuable training opportunity and a portable credential without leaving the workforce Educational partners provide industry training in a way that doesn’t stretch capacity

22. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Role of the ATR ATR: Apprenticeship Training RepresentativeATR: Apprenticeship Training Representative Approves 3-way Apprenticeship contractsApproves 3-way Apprenticeship contracts Monitors contract compliance by apprentice & sponsor/employerMonitors contract compliance by apprentice & sponsor/employer Helps develop new apprenticeships & standardsHelps develop new apprenticeships & standards Guides & monitors local committee activitiesGuides & monitors local committee activities Is not placement or case management specialistIs not placement or case management specialist

23. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: By the Numbers Apprenticeship Enrollment Follows the Economy

24. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: By the Numbers Apprenticeship Earnings Equal 4-year College Earnings US Census Data Ann’l Wages 2005 DWD/BAS BASIS 2005

25. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: By the Numbers Sources: DWD Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards BASIS data; WTCS Graduate Follow-up Report 2006-2007; WIA Annual Report for PY 2007; WDVR State Plan FFY 2009

26. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Fueling the Pipeline System-level access to apprenticeship is similar to any entrée into employmentSystem-level access to apprenticeship is similar to any entrée into employment know which trade committees serve your areaknow which trade committees serve your area know your employer base for industrial & serviceknow your employer base for industrial & service establish or build upon working relationshipsestablish or build upon working relationships Understand the apprenticeship differences between construction, industrial and service tradesUnderstand the apprenticeship differences between construction, industrial and service trades

27. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Construction Sponsor is the Committee, not the employerSponsor is the Committee, not the employer Comprised of trade employers & workersComprised of trade employers & workers Application is made to the CommitteeApplication is made to the Committee qualifies applicants, selects apprenticesqualifies applicants, selects apprentices assigns apprentice to employer using rank list or letter of introductionassigns apprentice to employer using rank list or letter of introduction evaluates apprentice progressevaluates apprentice progress

28. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Construction Employer-employee relationship existsEmployer-employee relationship exists employer can discipline / fire from jobemployer can discipline / fire from job employer rules & procedures applyemployer rules & procedures apply Only the Committee can recommend termination of apprenticeship contractOnly the Committee can recommend termination of apprenticeship contract

29. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Real-life Example: Joe Construction HS diploma, worked in lumberyard until age 21HS diploma, worked in lumberyard until age 21 Friend told him about Carpentry apprenticeshipFriend told him about Carpentry apprenticeship Joe was pretty lacking in the math skills areaJoe was pretty lacking in the math skills area While keeping lumberyard job, Joe worked with an apprentice preparation program to prepare/improve skills for entrance requirementsWhile keeping lumberyard job, Joe worked with an apprentice preparation program to prepare/improve skills for entrance requirements He contacted Local Committee, filled out application form and waited for responseHe contacted Local Committee, filled out application form and waited for response Joe met w/Local Committee 6 mos later: hired, got credit for related work performed.Joe met w/Local Committee 6 mos later: hired, got credit for related work performed.

30. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship: Service & Industrial Employer is the sponsorEmployer is the sponsor Application is made directly to the employerApplication is made directly to the employer More than half of apprentices come from within the employer’s existing workforceMore than half of apprentices come from within the employer’s existing workforce Employer carries out all responsibilities of an apprenticeship sponsor and is party to the apprenticeship contractEmployer carries out all responsibilities of an apprenticeship sponsor and is party to the apprenticeship contract

31. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Real-life Example: Tom Service Tom’s father and uncle are chefsTom’s father and uncle are chefs After HS, Tom moved to Milwaukee and visited 3-4 restaurant ownersAfter HS, Tom moved to Milwaukee and visited 3-4 restaurant owners Found a restaurant willing to hire and sponsor his apprenticeshipFound a restaurant willing to hire and sponsor his apprenticeship Tom calls BAS rep from info on web, submits all application paperworkTom calls BAS rep from info on web, submits all application paperwork BAS meets Tom & owner onsite and registers Tom as apprenticeBAS meets Tom & owner onsite and registers Tom as apprentice

32. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Worked at ACME, Inc. thru School-to-Work program as clerical staff while in HSWorked at ACME, Inc. thru School-to-Work program as clerical staff while in HS Became interested in tool and dieBecame interested in tool and die After graduation, applied at ACME as a production line workerAfter graduation, applied at ACME as a production line worker Had great attendance & performanceHad great attendance & performance Selected for ACME’s tool and die apprenticeship programSelected for ACME’s tool and die apprenticeship program Real-life Example: Mary Industrial

33. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Fueling the Pipeline: Apprentice Preparation How can we get people into apprenticeship? Apprentice Preparation – formal /informalApprentice Preparation – formal /informal Basic work skillsBasic work skills Academics – math & readingAcademics – math & reading HSED/GEDHSED/GED Driver’s LicenseDriver’s License Drug-freeDrug-free Referral & GuidanceReferral & Guidance

34. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards BIG STEP Model: Fueling the Pipeline Successful Milwaukee model of pre-employment training for job seekers to qualify for family- sustaining jobs in the industrial and skilled trades sectors.

35. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Action at the State Level Improve the applicant pipeline to Apprenticeship Train Job Center staff on Apprenticeship Clarify funding opportunities (OJT, ITAs, Custom) at all levels – federal, state & local Explore pilots that expand / improve access Establish guidance on apprenticeship structure & WIA performance measures Partner with WDBs to promote apprenticeship as an effective workforce development strategy

36. Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Your Information Sources www.wisconsinapprenticeship.org Women in Trades www.womenintradeswi.com

37. Thank You for Your Time & Attention! Wisconsin Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards Ken Moore, Chief of Field Operations Phone: 608-266-3132 Email: ken.moore@dwd.wisconsin.gov