1. Registered Apprenticeship Building a Skilled Workforce for the 21 st Century

2. Topics of Discussion  What is Apprenticeship?  Office of ATELS  Registered Apprenticeship  Sponsoring a Program  School to Registered Apprenticeship  Benefits to the Employer/Apprentice/State

3. What is Apprenticeship?  Time-tested training system  Structured on-the-job training  Supervision by qualified mentors  Combines related technical instruction  Progressive pay scale  Adaptable and industry-driven  Over 850 apprenticeable occupations

4. Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services  Established by the National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 (Fitzgerald Act)  The purpose of the Fitzgerald Act is to set forth labor standards to safeguard the welfare of apprentices  ATELS is a program office of the Employment & Training Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor

5. Functions and Services  Promotion and expansion of apprenticeship  Assist potential sponsors in developing apprenticeship standards  Registration and completion of apprentices  Conduct program reviews and quality assessments  Provide on-going technical assistance  Title 29 CFR Part 29, Labor Standards for the Registration of Apprenticeship Programs  Title 29 CFR Part 30, Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship and Training

6. Functions and Services  Coordinates services with employment and training programs  Employment & Training Administration  Workforce Investment Act  Job Corps  Local Job Center Network & One-Stops  Other State and local education and training programs, including school-to-work, welfare-to- work, etc.

7. Registered Apprenticeship  Effective means in addressing need for high-skilled workers  Programs provide pipeline of qualified workers with skills employers seek  Over 37,000 programs sponsored by employers, employer associations, and labor-management partnerships

8. Registered Apprenticeship  Continuously looking to add new occupations  Healthcare  Child Care  Teacher Aid  Paralegal  Youth Development Practitioner

9. Sponsoring a Program General Criteria:  Apprenticeship programs are sponsored by joint employer and labor groups, individual employers, and/or employer associations.  Employment opportunities exist  Continuity of employment required  Qualified mentors/trainers available  Related technical instruction available  Standards of Apprenticeship are approved

10. New Jobs by Level of Required Education National Occupational Forecast 1998- 2008

11. Medical Occupations that are Apprenticeable

12. Work Process for LPN Body Structure and Function Basic Principles of Health Care Medical-Surgical Nursing I-III Nutrition Pharmacology Psychiatric Nursing Maternal and Child Health Pediatrics

13. Related Instruction for LPN Anatomy and Physiology Nursing Focus: 20 modules Nursing Skills: 21 modules Pharmacology Skills: 4 modules IV Therapy Skills: 9 modules Mental Health: 6 modules Nutrition & Diet Therapy

14. School to Registered Apprenticeship  Provides linkage to vocational education and industry apprenticeship programs  Allows high school students to become registered apprentices while completing secondary education  Aligns Tech Prep and Career Pathways initiatives

15. Nurse Assistant Work Process (2000 hrs) Related Instruction (144 hrs+) RI Course Delivery: VOTEC; UNIV; Job Corps; CIMC/MAVCC Competency-based Delivery Methods: Classroom, Telemedicine, Interactive Courseware, Self-Study Pathways into Apprenticeship School-to-Registered Apprenticeship High School Career Pathways Job Corps CNA Welfare to Work Meet Minimum Qualifications Licensed Practical Nurse Work Process (2000 hrs) Credit for Previous Experience Related Instruction (144 hrs+) Sources: same Delivery Methods: same State Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate of Apprenticeship Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certificate of Apprenticeship Healthcare Apprenticeship Model

16. Benefits to the Employer  Tailor training to meet specific industry needs  Transfer the knowledge of skills and expertise to new employees  Increases pool of highly skilled workers  Reduces cost of training new workers  Reduces employee turn-over  Provides employees who are certified and competent and highly skilled in chosen field  Reduce worker compensation/safety emphasis

17. Benefits to the Employer  Employers use Registered Apprenticeship programs as a recruiting tool  No cost to set up a program  Free technical assistance in program development by ATELS  Associated with a nationally recognized system of training  National recognition through U.S. DOL

18. Benefits for the Apprentice: Apprenticeship is an “earn while you learn” format, with increasing scale of wages during the entire training period. OJT on current technology and equipment, under the guidance of qualified mentors. Assures proper related technical instruction. Assures job training & certifications will meet industry standards. Linkages to University AAS degree programs.

19. Benefits of Registered Apprenticeship for Your State: Stabilizing the Workforce Learn and train locally Utilize those skills within the State Immediate reduction of skilled worker shortages Reduce employee turnover Welfare to Work: pathway to employment

20. For more information on sponsoring an apprenticeship program: U.S. Department of Labor/ATELS State Apprenticeship Councils