1. 1 A Talent Development Tool David Wallace Director EOLWD / Division of Apprenticeship Training Commonwealth of Massachusetts 617-626-5409 dwallace@detma.org www.mass.gov/dat

2. 2  Stats  Budget and Fee Structure  GI Bill Reimbursable Grant  Apprentice Integration Manager  Statewide Vocational School Articulation  EEO Outreach Plan  20% Apprentice Requirement

3. 3  1219 Registered Apprenticeship Programs  595 Sponsors  6100 Registered apprentices 17 percent minorities 6 percent females

4. 4  Line Item $377,696  Fee Structure ◦ New Annual Apprentice ID Fee / $35 ($70,000- $90,000) ◦ Annual Sponsor Fee / $300 ◦ Sponsor Program Verification / $50

5. 5  200870 Training Facilities($64,000)  200983 Training Facilities 19% increase  2010Est. increase of 19% to 100 Facilities  The goal is to increase the contract to a level where one new FTE can be dedicated to manage the contract and conduct veteran outreach

6. 6  The Apprentice Integration Manager will work to create linkages between The Division of Apprentice Training and the local One Stop Career Centers  Identify what exactly Registered Apprenticeship is and what roles DAT and the One Stops have in making it a more effective workforce development tool.  Pathways to apprenticeships for both jobseekers and employers can be established.  The apprentice Integration Manager will collaborate with Workforce Investment Boards, One Stop Career Centers, Unions, Employers, Community Colleges and other training vendors on a region-by- region basis in an effort to develop strategies to improve the access to and the utilization of Registered Apprenticeship across the state.

7. 7  Hire by September 2009 in order for the plans outlined to be implemented.  This position is vital to ensure that the policies described in the business plan are sustainable into the future.  Will create a cultural shift in the way the Registered Apprenticeship and WIA communities interact with the integration initiatives.  Will carry through administrations and directors.  The new position is DAT’s attempt at creating continuity and succession planning.

8. 8  DAT will provide statewide articulation with pre- determined credit in an apprentice program for each student who successfully receives a diploma from a Chapter 74 school.  The student will receive pre- determined level of credit  The student must meet the minimum entry requirements and pass the interview process. Statewide Vocational School Articulation

9. 9  Credit will have the benefit of increased wages and standing in the program.  Credit will be given once the probation period has been completed.  Guaranteed credit is restricted to the career path of the student however individual programs may provide additional credit.  Parents and guidance councilors will be better able to help students plan their career choices.

10. 10  Goals ◦ To establish five standing outreach collaboratives statewide which include area members of organizations representing the underserved populations and area apprentice sponsors. ◦ To create an atmosphere of understanding and trust between all parties by identifying past experiences both good and bad on all sides. ◦ To establish an easily accessible central contact depository of outreach partners on DAT’s website. Sorted by area and coalitions. 

11. 11  Economic Recovery Taskforce  250 members on 10 committees  192 page final report/ 20% apprentice recommendation  MA Economic Recovery Legislation June 27,2009  DAT developed apprentice utilization plan  DAT developed an apprentice insert for procurement

12. 12  17 Agencies  Collaborate to identify wage and insurance fraud.  Meet Quarterly and Bi-Weekly  DAT has added compliance verifications ◦ DUA ◦ AG ◦ Workers Comp ◦ DOR

13. 13 A Talent Development Tool David Wallace Director EOLWD / Division of Apprenticeship Training Commonwealth of Massachusetts 617-626-5407 dwallace@detma.org www.mass.gov/dat