1. WIO_Act or WIO_Apprenticeship? You Be the Judge. Apprenticeship 101 Geri Scott JFF

2. Apprenticeship – What is it? Earn and Learn – Combines related classroom instruction and on-the-job learning – Apprentices are paid by employer while gaining skills – Curricula for both related instruction and on the job learning undergo rigorous third party review by state or federal agencies to become “registered” – Journey worker credential is portable, and may be transferable for academic advanced standing 2

3. Registered Apprenticeship Standards set by state or federal apprenticeship agencies Apprenticeable occupations require at least 2000 hours of related classroom and on the job learning for mastery Curriculum based on knowledge and skills needed for specific occupation (s) Federal or state apprenticeship agency conducts and/or documents third party review of curriculum content and time as meeting industry standards 3

4. Teaching Models Hours-based – Competencies mastered by “time on task” Competency based – Competencies demonstrated by tests or portfolio of work Hybrid – Competencies demonstrated within a range of time 4

5. Two Approaches Building and Construction Trades – Usually (but not always) union sponsored – Apply to Apprenticeship Council of each trade – May be unemployed at time of selection – Hiring Hall sends apprentice to multiple employers for the job learning Industrial Crafts – Training for incumbent workers – Apply through employer and union local – Training all at one employer 5

6. Apprenticeship Sponsor Operates the registered apprenticeship program – May be union, large or small employer, industry association – Assures mentor or training facilitator assigned to each apprentice – Assures that apprentice is exposed to appropriate activities to complete on the job learning – Assures wage progression for each apprentice – Assures appropriate related instruction is available to apprentice Signs contract with state or federal apprenticeship agency – Submits documentation of each apprentice’s progress Signs apprenticeship contract with each apprentice 6

7. Implementing Apprenticeship 7

8. Apprenticeship ROI For Workers – Skill building directly related to occupational interests – Applied learning facilitates mastery of academic content – Nationally recognized credential – Education without going into debt For Employers – Workers learn how knowledge is applied – Skills and competencies can be customized to company’s applications – Track record of increased productivity, reduced waste, improved recruitment and retention 8

9. For more information contact: Geri Scott Program Director Jobs for the Future 88 Broad Street Boston, MA 02114 617 728 4446 gscott@jff.org www.jff.org 9

10. Part 2 10 Vinnie Valente, Program Manager CT Dept. of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Training

11. CT Apprenticeship Overview CT Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship Training is a State Apprenticeship Agency 10 Full time employees provide technical assistance, monitoring, and consulting services to qualified employers willing to take on the responsibilities and obligations of program sponsorship – Including Apprentice Registration, Employer-Sponsor Registration, EEO Reviews, Davis-Bacon Certifications, Tax Credit Qualifications, Freedom of Information Act requests, Attends Job Fairs and Exhibitions, Liaison for Veterans, Prepares “Green Light” Letters for trade license candidates, works together with Federal ETA OAT, Community Based Orgs, and many state agencies such as Dept. of Educations, Board of Regents, Dept. of Public Health….and more! State Apprenticeship Council: Advisory Council -- 4 Public Members, 4 Labor Members, 4 Industry Members, Labor Commissioner is Chair Current Participation Levels 5,500 Registered Apprentices, additional 150 registered Pre-Apprentices, 36 in Manufacturing (24%) – 95% Construction ; 5% Manufacturing -- Seeking to scale up in manufacturing and introduce into Business Services & Health Care 1,600 Active Sponsors – 90% of sponsors have 1-4 apprentices 11

12. Apprenticeship Overview Terms of Apprenticeship – Minimum length of program: 1 year-2,000 OJL and 144 RI hours ○ 2,000 hours of on-the-job training ○ 144 hours of related instruction – Commonly 2-5 years in Construction and Manufacturing – Skills are commensurate with training time 12

13. Pre-Apprenticeship and the CTHSS Connecticut Technical High Schools System State Wide Voc-tech – 17 Equally Funded Schools- High School Programs during day; Adult Ed at nights and a few day programs – 13 of 17 with Manufacturing shops Most Pre-Apprentices come from the CTHSS Pre-Apprenticeship is defined in CT Statutes and Apprenticeship Regulations – Minimum age 16, must be training in shop for occupation, registered with CT DOL OAT – May earn up to 2,000 of OJL hours during Work Based Learning Programs – Sponsor may award additional 1,500 hours of OJL and up to 720 hours of Related Instruction (Total of 3,500 OJL and 720 RI) Other approved related instruction providers include the CT Board of Regents Community Colleges, Manufacturing Alliance Service Corp, and Tooling University - an online training provider. 13

14. Why Use Registered Apprenticeship? The Manufacturing Institute cites 5 primary reasons to consider apprenticeship as a workforce development model: – Current traditional hiring strategies are no longer yielding results – Disconnect between skill sets of the unemployed and the jobs available – Positions require multiple or unique skills – Focus on long-term needs, especially in response to projected talent gaps – Growing shortage of technically skilled shop talent and inadequate/costly current model (Manufacturing Institute, 2014) – In CT, 62% of Manufacturing workers are over age 45, about 33% are over age 55. In the next 10-20 years the skills these workers hold will go with them. 14

15. CT Manufacturing Apprenticeship Outreach –Starting Wage is $11/hour, completion wages range form $14-$18/hour –Most sponsors pay more. 15 July 2014 to March 2015 Total Sponsors Total Apprentices (Includes registrations with new and existing sponsors and includes pre-apprentices) Sponsor IncreaseApprentice Increase July 201486 (Baseline) 140 Sept 20149618012%29% Dec 201410020116%43% Mar 201510523022%64%

16. CT Manufacturing Outreach Activities and Lessons Learned Everything is “people-driven” Identify and Contact the Sponsor – Use Labor Market Information to identify employers and growing industries – Reference from another sponsor – Get in the door: Call or email (Postal Mail-Very low return) Networking: Go where the employers are – CT Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Advisory Committee, Governors Manufacturing Committee, Chambers of Commerce, CTHSS Tech Advisory Committees, Manufacturing Expos Networking: Go Where the training is – Technical Training Centers, Community Colleges, Labor Management Schools; Employers and potential apprentices are both there The Best Proponent for Apprenticeship is a Current Sponsor Potential Sponsor Must See Value in the Program 16

17. Monetary Benefits of Apprenticeship In addition to the Return on Investment from high skills training: Construction and Manufacturing Corporate Tax Credits – Up to $7,500 per year per apprentice. ○ 50% of 2 and 3 year programs $7,500 to $11,250 ○ 75% of 4 year program up to $22,500 ○ http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/taxcreditinfo.htm http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/taxcreditinfo.htm Wage Subsidy-Apprenticeship Step Up ○ Up to $10/hr., for first six-months ○ http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/stepup.htm http://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/progsupt/appren/stepup.htm CTHSS grads in high demand-come with a pre-paid – State paid training 17

18. Apprenticeship and Workforce System Apprenticeship is “Go to work and train.” Immediate job placement versus train for a future job placement. Entered Employment rate average is 95%. CT Apprenticeship Office is in DOL Central Office – WIA unit on same floor; Commissioner is accessible; Often see American Job Center Personnel and State and Local Workforce Board personnel Biggest Error: Assume that everyone in the workforce system has a comprehensive understanding of apprenticeship. Most don’t and often believe long standing myths (“It’s union only”, “takes too long”, “only for big companies”) 18

19. What will help the integration of registered apprenticeship and new WIOA Guidelines? Communication: In December 2014 CT DOL OAT held an “Apprenticeship 101” training session for American Job Center and Workforce Board personnel – Well received, everyone learned from each other 19

20. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Apprenticeship  President Barack Obama signed WIOA into law on July 22, 2014.  Passed by Congress with wide bipartisan majority (The Senate voted 93-5 and the House of Representatives voted 415-6).  Reaffirms ongoing role of American Job Centers.  Promotes program coordination and alignment of key employment, education, and training programs at the Federal, State, local, and regional levels.  Builds on proven practices such as sector strategies, career pathways, regional economic approaches, work-based training.  Complements and supports the President’s Job-Driven Workforce Vision. 20

21. # Within both WIA and WIOA, Registered Apprenticeship is a proven workforce strategy to explore and expand. 7

22. Key Apprenticeship Provisions Registered Apprenticeship Provisions in WIOA RA on Eligible Training Provider ListSection 122(a)(2)(B) and (3) RA as recognized post-secondary credentialSection 101(52) RA on State Workforce BoardSection 101(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II) RA on Local Workforce BoardSection 107(b)(2)(B)(ii) Pre-apprenticeship as Youth program serviceSection 129(c)(2)(C)(ii) RA as career pathway for Job CorpsSection 141(1)(A)(ii) and Section 148(a)(2)(B) Pre-apprenticeship/RA for YouthBuildSection 171(c)(2)(A)(i)

23. WIOA: Building Stronger Apprenticeship Partnerships Integrating RA into workforce planning and policy RA representatives on state and local boards Opportunities to reinforce RA in state plans Promoting work-based learning and using WIOA resources to support RA RA programs included on Eligible Training Provider List Employer reimbursement increased for OJT and customized training

24. WIOA: Building Stronger Apprenticeship Partnerships # 24 Creating new RA opportunities through focus on services to employers Boards promote industry partnerships and sector strategies New WIOA performance indicator on employer services Supporting career pathways for youth through RA Youth program offers pre-apprenticeship to prepare youth for RA or other career opportunities RA recognized as career pathway for Job Corps students. YouthBuild offers work experience and training in coordination with pre-apprenticeship and RA programs

25. WIOA: Building Stronger Apprenticeship Partnerships Recognizing RA in WIOA performance measures Employment Outcomes – RA can “count” for performance measures on entered employment, retention in employment, and median earnings Credential Attainment – RA completion certificates recognized as post-secondary credential Skills Gains – New performance measure on the measurable skills gains for participants in a training program

26. # Vice President Biden (AACC Conference) on April 7, 2014, announcing the launch of the RACC. …Train Americans with the skills employers need, and match them to good jobs that need to be filled right now. That means more on-the-job training, and more apprenticeships… President Obama 2014 State of the Union Address Registered Apprenticeship has been a growing part of workforce development discussions.

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28. Transportation Healthcare Energy IT Manufacturing more than only construction Registered Apprenticeship is

29. or work with multiple or single employers Registered Apprenticeship can

30. union and non-union programs Registered Apprenticeship has

31. as short as one year Registered Apprenticeship can be

32. 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 with Mentoring Minimum of 2,000 hours Structured and Supervised Related Training and Instruction 144 hours recommended per year Parallel | Front-loaded | Segmented Options National Occupational Credential National Occupational Credential Nationally recognized credential showing job proficiency Sponsor certifies individual is fully competent for career Rewards for Skill Gains Increases in skills brings about increases in earnings Core Components of Registered Apprenticeship

33. Employer Involvement has a role to play in each Registered Apprenticeship component. Utilize RA apprenticeship as a key business engagement strategy & incorporate in sector strategies Structured On-the-Job Training Use workforce funds to help apprentices get on-the-job learning through a OJT contract Related Training and Instruction Provide supportive services to participants – or use training funds through ITAs or customized training Rewards for Skill Gains Count apprentice wages in the earnings performance measure National Credential Count the RA national credential in the new performance measure for credential attainment # 33

34. Quiz Time! 34

35. Quiz – Question 1 Apprenticeships take a minimum of how long? A.1 year B.2 years C.3 years D.4 years 35

36. Quiz – Answer 1 How many apprentices are registered in the State of Connecticut? A.1 year B.2 years C.3 years D.4 years 36

37. Quiz – Question 2 Apprenticeships are ____________ programs. A.Union only B.Non-Union C.Union or Non-Union D.None of the above 37

38. Quiz – Answer 2 Apprenticeships are ____________ programs. A.Union only B.Non-Union C.Union or Non-Union D.None of the above 38

39. Quiz Question 3 True of False? Under WIOA, All employer sponsors of registered apprenticeship programs will be automatically placed on the Employer Training Provider List (ETPL). 39

40. Quiz-Answer 3 True All registered apprenticeships programs will go on the Employer Training Provider List. 40

41. Quiz Question # 4 True or False? About 90% of employer-sponsors have 1-4 registered apprentices working for them? 41

42. Quiz Answer 4 True About 90% of employer-sponsors have 1-4 registered apprentices working for them. 42

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