1. PA Job Driven NEG Monthly Webinar & Conference Call Thursday, November 19, 2015 11:00 AM

2. PA Job Driven NEG Agenda Welcome Hot Topic #1—Apprenticeship BWDA Update Coordination Services Update Local Workforce Areas Items of Interest Other Business

3. Job Driven NEG Apprenticeship Amy Kent 412.258.6624 kent@ncsquared.com Stu Bass 215.284.4218 sbass@kdpworks.org

4. What is a registered apprenticeship? How is Apprenticeship as a workforce solution? What is an apprenticeship partnership? Howdo you customize an apprenticeship? © Keystone Development Partnership10/28/15

5. Attract and retain workers with the right skills for employers Public workforce agencies identify workforce solutions and collaborative approaches that benefit job seekers and employers Registered Apprenticeship programs - a proven strategy for a pipeline of qualified workers for employers and industries – are created and sustained through strong partnerships.

6.  An employer-driven model that combines on-the-job training with job related instruction  Proven approach to prepare workers for careers while meeting employers’ need for a highly-skilled workforce  Apprentice’s skill level and wages progressively increase

7. PRIMARILY ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER SKILLED TRADES However, apprenticeship has expanded to more than 1,000 occupations in diverse industries, including Health Care, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics, & Energy.

8. 1)Direct Business Involvement : Employers are the foundation and skills needed by their workforce are the curriculum 2)On-the-Job Training: Structured OJTor hands on training with an experienced mentor 3)Related Instruction: Technical and academic competencies that apply to the job 4)Rewards for Skills Gains:Progressive wage increases as apprentices’ skills increase 5)National Occupational Credential upon graduation

12.  Job profiles list specific tasks performed  Subject Matter Experts (SME) validate job profiles  “Data driven” approach defines content for training

13. Enlist Subject Matter Experts for Job Task Profile Define training priorities Procure curriculum / courseware Designate instructors and recruit trainees Deliver training Benchmark and re-evaluate

14. It’s critical that the people in your organizations know about your apprenticeship and it’s benefits. Funding agencies require reporting on how the apprenticeship used the grant. Policymakers need to know about your apprenticeship’s accomplishments to ensure continued support.

15. BUILDING CAREERS, BUILDING THE REGIONAL WORKFORCE, BUILDING SOUTHWESTERN PA Workforce Challenges facing PA’s Manufacturers: Rising skill requirements for mfg. workers in order for companies to remain competitive An aging workforce about to retire Lack of a reliable pipeline for new workers PA Center for Advanced Manufacturing Careers Report 2010

17. The Manufacturing Industry Partnership BUILDING THE REGIONAL WORKFORCE BotsIQ - Pipeline development Program 1000 Students 65 Schools MANUFACTURING 2000 Machinist Training Day and Evening Classes NTMA Apprenticeship Program ( National Tooling & Machining Association ) 183 Trainees at 4 sites MANUFACTURING 2000 PLUS ( Incumbent employees) CNC, GD&T, Train the Trainer OJT

18. M2K offers 3 levels of training from 250 hours to 600 hours over an 8 to 22 week period. Classes include online courses with Tooling U, hands-on experience as well as special sessions focused on professional development and resume writing. Level 1Manual/CNC Machine Operator (250 hours) Level 2Machine Operator/Machinist Trainee (450 hours) Level 3Manual/CNC Machinist Trainee (600 hours) Students earn a minimum of 1 – 3 NIMS credentials · Lathe · Vertical Milling Machines · CNC Machines · Pedestal Grinders · Saws · Drill Press · Surface Grinders · Various Shop Tools MANUFACTURING 2000 Machinist Training

19. NTMA Apprenticeship 4 year competency-based classroom related instruction complements the company OJT apprenticeship training 144 hours of classroom instruction per year Comprehensive curriculum on pace with industry standards Skills certification with National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) credentials that are recognized nationally Classes begin in September; enrollment opens in July Low cost: approximately $1,100 per year plus books

20. The average salary in manufacturing is $56,328 for southwestern PA, which is 20% higher than the overall average salary. More than half of high demand manufacturing jobs do not require a 4-year degree but do require advance training 3,000 manufacturing companies are located in our region that employ more than 96,000 workers. Manufacturing is the 3 rd largest industry and the 2 nd fastest growing industry in southwestern PA. The United States is the world’s largest manufacturing economy producing 18.2% of all global manufactured products. Why Manufacturing in PA?

21. PA Labor & Industry Update Bureau Report and Update USDOL Region 2 Monitoring

22. Coordination Services Update Site Visit Update Q&A Update PA WDB Symposium Plans Peer to Peer Survey Results Community of Practice Status

23. Site Visitation Schedule PA Job Driven NEG Site Visitation Schedule as of:11/17/15 P=Planned LWIAStaffC=Conducted Final CompletedFinal report to L&I BerksBobC8/4/1510/26/15 CentralBobP-January ChesterMikeC9/30/15 LackawannaBobC9/24/1510/27/15 LancasterMikeongoing Lehigh ValleyMikeP11/23/15 Luzerne/SchuylkillBobC9/24/1510/27/15 MontgomeryMikeP11/4/15 North CentralBobP10/21/1510/28/15 Northern TierBobC9/23/1510/29/15 NorthwestMikeP11/13/15 PhiladelphiaMikeP11/9/15 South CentralMike & BobP-January Southern AllegheniesMikeP11/16/15 Southwest CornerMikeC8/25/15 Three Rivers (Pgh & Allegh)Mikepending Tri CountyBobC8/12/1510/26/15 Westmoreland/FayetteBobC8/13/1510/26/15

24. Q & A Update 1 Q: Are we able to reimburse up to 90% for JD NEG OJTs? We thought that the sliding scale waiver that allowed this, expired with WIA? A: The Jobs Driven NEGs were obligated to the Project Operators prior to July 1, 2015 (WIOA begin date) and therefore fall under the Commonwealth’s approved Sliding Scale Waiver. Therefore, they can reimburse up to the maximum 90% based upon employer size.

25. Q & A Update 2 Q: Can worker’s comp costs be charged to the grant? A: Yes, assuming the participants are paid a wage (to get the comp payment); it is done as a customized training auspices of JD NEG and done through a subcontract (also as required by the TEN 29-13). Be advised that any trail or contingency cost that occurs after the grant period end date will not be paid under this award. In other words, if a claim is submitted 3 months after the grant ends and the grantee needs to payout, they will have to use another source of funds.

26. Q & A Update 3 Q: How can a training stipend be funded by the grant? A: A LWDA could propose that (again under the customized training of the grant) and as allowable by their plan and the Commonwealth plan and rules. Each would be determined on a case by case basis

27. Q & A Update 4 Q: How can grant funds be used for staff development (seminars, training) and related travel costs? A: Berks County has made funds available for this purpose with funds they have from this same grant source. If the request is for activity is other than the PA WDB Symposium or the PWDA Conference, Berks County will need to approve in advance. If this is listed in your grant agreement, funds may be used from that source, also.

28. Q & A Update 5 Q: What do you think about combining an OJT and an ITA for a placement for an individual? A: This type of activity is the essence of Work Based Learning in WIOA and with JD NEG. Braiding or leveraging funds from various sources is allowed as long as it is allowable to all funding sources involved and within your LWDB policy.

29. 2015 PA WDB Symposium Peer-to-Peer Effective Practice Session Tuesday, December 8, 2015 2:00 – 3:15 Travel Reimbursement Available

30. Peer to Peer Survey Results What topics would you like to discuss? PA CareerLink Coordination with Partners Apprenticeship Innovation—Creating an Employer Mentoring Group for employers who create new programs 10 8 5 3 5 2

31. Peer to Peer Survey Results How would you like to meet? Maybe 1 face to face by region (at least with BWPO) 11 10 2 1

32. Peer to Peer Survey Results Preferred Days to Meet Monday – 3 Tuesday – 0 Wednesday – 0 Thursday – 1 Friday – 4 Other: Various Days/week No preference 30 days notice AM – 72% PM—28%

33. Local Workforce Area Items of Note and Interest

34. Program Expenditures To Date

35. Administration—11% Program—89% Work Based Trng—70% Other Training—30%

36. Other Business Questions? Comments? Suggestions?

37. Upcoming Meetings PA WDB Symposium Tuesday, December 8 th 2:00 – 3:15 Webinar / Call Thursday, December 17 11:00 AM Happy Thanksgiving