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Apprenticeship as a Talent Development Strategy State of Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development Division of Employment & Training Services 2
Why Registered Apprenticeship? Build a Competitive Workforce Teaches more than skills. Teaches people how to problem solve, be self reliant and understand company goals Adaptable and Flexible Apprenticeship is surprisingly flexible. Can be started as young as 16 years of age. They can continue to attain education and earn a master craftsman or train as a trainer. Life Long Learning Time-Tested Model Proven Strategy for Recruiting, Training and Retaining World-Class Talent Used by Industry for Decades (and longer!) 3
The Foundation of Registered Apprenticeship Dual education system that combines practical training backed up by theoretical training. Apprentices are mentored from day one at their workplace - OJL Apprentices learn work habits, responsibility and absorb the culture of the company An apprenticeship can last 1 5 years depending on the occupation Apprentices receive a national certification of completion which is recognized nationwide and prepares them to test for industry certifications. 4
COMPONENTS OF A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP Employer Involvement Structured On-the-Job Learning Related Technical Instruction Rewards for Skill Gains National Occupational Credential Five Core Components Registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and/or Federally Recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies 5
Related Technical Instruction (RTI) Related Training Providers Vocational and/or Technical Schools Community Colleges or Universities Industry Associations Labor Non-Union and Union Organizations In-House or Sponsor RTI Delivery Methods Classroom Correspondence Electronic Media/Online Minimum of 144 Hours Per Year (No Maximum) 6
TYPES OF APPRENTICESHIP School to Apprenticeship Pre Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Front loaded, military, preapprenticeship, ROTC etc. Advanced Apprenticeship Specializations 7
Health Care Apprenticeship in Alaska Behavioral Health Aide Behavioral Health Counselor Dental Assistant MRI Technologist Dispensing Optician Medical Office Assistant Nursing Assistants Medical Assistants Nurse Assistants Health Information Management Specialist CNA Specialty Chiropractic Clinical Assist. Pharmacy Tech Sterile Processing Tech Surgical Technologist Tumor Registrar Medical Biller-Coder Community Health Worker Veterinary Technician 8
Benefits for Employers Skilled employees tailored to employer s needs Higher productivity and knowledge transfer Payroll and training cost savings A systematic approach to training Reduced turnover rates Lower recruitment costs A pipeline of skilled workers 9
Apprentice Progressive Skill Attainment Incremental Wage Increases Wages are based on Labor Market Information Journeyworker Supervision and Apprentice Rates Apprentice Wages Percentage of Journeyworker Wage Rates Credit for Previous Experience Incumbent Workers Documented Work Experience Documented Educational Experience Pre-Apprenticeship Experience Military Veterans 10
Apprentice Minimum Requirements Minimum Age of 16 Years Old U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency Status or Residents Whose Visas Permit Employment Within the United States Ability to Satisfy Sponsor Additional Minimum Requirements (if applicable) (Education, Physical Ability, Background Checks, Drug Testing, etc.) Ability to Successfully Complete OJL and RTI Requirements (Assessed by Sponsor) Desire to Earn Learn Succeed! 11
Registered Apprenticeship Facts and Figures Did You Know? 150,000 Employers and Labor Management Organizations Participate in Registered Apprenticeship. 500,000 Registered Apprenticeships Nationwide in More than 1,000 Occupations. $50,000 Average Starting Salary of Apprentices Per Year While Earning a Credential Equivalent to a 2 or 4 Year College Degree $300,000 Amount Workers Who Complete Registered Apprenticeship Programs Earn More Over a Lifetime Than Peers $1.47 per $1.00 For Every $1 Spent on Registered Apprenticeship, Employers Get an Average of $1.47 Back in Increased Productivity 12
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PROGRESS IN ALASKA AAI Registered Apprenticeships Healthcare Apprentices 370 82% of goal met Pre-Apprentices 734 Total participants 1104 92% of goal met Number of Sponsor 69 Number of Employers 99 way over goal of 20 Completions 78 Apprenticeship Expansion Grant Goal for total # of Apprentices Statewide = 2,241 Current # of Apprentices statewide = 2047 91% goal met 14
UNEMPLOYMENT DATA Today 130 Million people working fulltime; apprenticeship is less than.5% of the working class Unemployment rate is US 3.9% - 6.2 Million Alaska population 739,795; Unemployment 6.9% - 24,922 Alaska youth population ages 16-24 = 86710; Alaska Native youth population ages 16-24 = 15754 18% Alaska youth unemployment 11.9% ; Age 16-19= 19.7% & Age 20-24 = 9.2% Highest unemployment areas Northern and Southwestern Economic Region Highest Alaska Native youth areas Northern and Southwestern Economic Regions 15
PIONEER HOMES CNA SPECIALITY 11 graduated apprentices in CNA Dementia Specialty Currently enrolled 14 apprentices is CNA Dementia Speciality Comments of Graduates: The training changed my philosophy and values in providing excellent care assistance to resident with dementia and their family I am walking away with many new skills and knowledge that is vital for my profession I could not ask for a better learning experience Through this apprenticeship, I hope to make a positive impact on our resident s life and to the team One of my favorite courses was on death and dying given by a hospice nurse. It was a great resource to apply to my job but also my personal life. I also really enjoyed learning about the different diseases we commonly see and what to expect from the progression. 16
Department of Labor & Workforce Development Division of Employment and Training Services Statewide Apprenticeship Coordinator jacqueline.garcia@alaska.gov (907) 269-3729 17
Construction/Transportation/Hospitality/Education Electrician Plumber Pipefitter Boilermaker Welder Carpenters Sheet Metal Workers Millwrights Ironworkers Operating Engineers Piledrivers & Divers Construction Drivers Truck/Bus Mechanics Automotive Mechanics Machinist BERT Building Maintenance Mining Merchant Mariners A&P Mechanic Air Transport Pilot Cook Food Service Manager Meat Cutter Associate Teacher 18
Registered Apprenticeship Credentials Employer Credentials Nationally Recognized Certificate of Program Registration National Apprenticeship System Training Site Approved for Federal Purposes Program approved for WIOA Eligible Training Provider List Apprentice Credentials Nationally Recognized Certificate of Completion Interim Credentials Stackable Credentials Opportunity to Earn College Credits, Certificates, Diplomas & Degrees 19
Basic Sponsor Responsibilities Employ Apprentices Full Time Program Sponsor Does Not Have to Be the Employer Train Apprentices in OJL Job Tasks Apprentices Must Have the Opportunity to Train in All Phases of the Occupation Train Apprentices in RTI Courses Program Sponsor/Training Provide Develop Skilled Workforce 20
Apprenticeship for Veterans Opportunity for Direct Entry The military has over 70,000 active apprentices over 125 occupations Train Apprentices in OJL Job Tasks Recruiting and Retaining Skilled Talent Military candidates have been trained to work for efficiency, and possess the selfdiscipline that many hiring managers seek Work Ethic Through training and military culture, veterans typically have a strong work ethic Benefits for Veterans in a Registered Apprenticeship Work for Top Companies Many top companies use Registered Apprenticeship A Career Successful long-term career National Industry Certification Certification valid across the U.S. A paycheck From day one and can be supplemented by your GI Benefits 21
Registered Apprenticeship Program Development Process Step 1 Contact Us Step 2 Build Program Step 3 Program Check Step 4 Program Registered Step 5 Launch Program Contact Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Statewide Apprenticeship Coordinator Provide New Sponsor Information or Complete Online Standards Builder Review and Approval of Customized Standards of Apprenticeship Developed Based on Sponsor s Operational Input Receive Finalized Standards of Apprenticeship and Certificate of Registration Documents Employer Implements Registered Apprenticeship Program 22
WEBSITES https://www.doleta.gov/oa/data_statistics.cfm http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/apprentice/index.html 23