Funding Opportunities: Supporting the Development of Apprenticeship Programs Andrea Ferstan, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Carrie Fink, Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative Jacquelynn Mol Sletten, Office of Higher Education Mike Slezak, DEED Workforce Strategy Consultant Moderated by Annie Welch, DLI
Funding Opportunities Overview There are many opportunities available! Today, we will discuss several angles and opportunities: Andrea Ferstan: Local Partnerships and Considerations Carrie Fink: Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative Jacquelynn Mol Sletten: PIPELINE Dual-Training Grant Program Mike Slezak: Pathways to Prosperity Program Mike Slezak: Job Skills Partnership Program
Andrea Ferstan, TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
ORGANIZING AROUND AN INTERMEDIARY Essential Roles Business Plan: Awareness; asset mapping; data/metrics Postsecondary Regional Intermediary K-12 Convene: Set vision and align goals; coordinate and communicate Broker: Foster and support partnerships and work-based learning Government Community Evaluate: Define benchmarks and standards; evaluate outcomes Source: Learning for Jobs, OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training
Start grants early; multiple reviews/reviewers Anticipate and align with said and unsaid strategic priorities Theory of Change Clearly defined partnerships, with agreed upon roles, responsibilities and deliverables
Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative Grant Goals Support expansion of quality and innovative Registered Apprenticeship training programs to employers, workers and other key stakeholders. Align Registered Apprenticeship with post-secondary education institutions and workforce investment systems through innovative partnerships. Encourage employers to develop and offer Registered Apprenticeship opportunities. Utilize strategies that offer Registered Apprenticeship for all American workers, particularly those populations currently underrepresented in apprenticeship. Support high-growth occupations and industries where employers are using H-1B visas to hire international workers.
Minnesota Apprenticeship Initiative Grant Details Dates: 10/1/2015-9/30/2020 Fiscal Agent: DEED Funding: $5,000,000 Leveraged Resources: $100,000,000 (State System and Employer Contributions) Registered Apprentices Served: 1,000 (814 DOL funded, 186 selffunded) Registered Apprenticeship Programs: 30 Industries: Advanced manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, IT, transportation
MAI Grant Reimbursable Activities MAI employers are eligible for reimbursement after the apprentice has successfully completed his or her first 90 days in the program. Employers can receive up to $5,000 per apprentice for the following activities: Apprenticeship supplies and materials Off-set related instruction costs Establish employer registered apprenticeship infrastructure
MAI Next Steps Download the application at https://www.dli.mn.gov/aai.asp Email completed application to MAI.Grants@state.mn.us MAI team will assess occupations and follow up with you about registered apprenticeship program development and grant availability Employers should submit an application when they re ready to begin program development within 30 days
Dual-Training Grants Grant round opens on April 16 th, closing on or around May 21 st. Grants are available to cover the cost of training (tuition, fees, books, and materials) $6,000/student employee per year; Maximum grant is $150,000; Employers (or representative of) may apply if: Employees will be trained in an eligible occupation; Employees have not yet attained competency standards; Positions are located in Minnesota. For more information, please contact Jacquelynn Mol Sletten at Jacquelynn.Mol.Sletten@state.mn.us. 11
Minnesota Apprenticeship Summit P2P and MJSP Grants Mike Slezak Workforce Strategy Consultant March 7th, 2018
P2P Project Goal P2P will support increased participation of enrollees in career pathway programming that will help them: Develop increased career awareness Acquire basic skills education Participate in skills-training programs Place into employment in high growth, high demand industries with long-term employment opportunities at wages permitting family selfsufficiency.
P2P - 7 Components of Career Pathways Each instructional method requires the following seven (7) components 1. Industry Sector Strategy 2. Multiple Entry and Exit Points for Participants 3. Partner Involvement 4. Participant Certificate/Credential Attainment 5. Comprehensive Support Services 6. Navigation Strategy 7. Contextualized Education
P2P - Eligible Applicants Eligible applicant or eligible organization include, but are not limited to: A state or local government unit; A tribal government; A nonprofit organization; A community action agency; A business organization A business association A labor organization
MJSP Purpose Catalyze partnerships between training institutions and businesses by providing matching grants that: Provide workers with skills businesses need to compete Develop capacity in our training institutions Provide training that offers longterm professional growth and economic opportunity for workers
MJSP Program Descriptions Partnership Business /training institution partnership Grants of up to $400,000 1:1 business match requirement Business specific, customized training New or incumbent workers Pathways Business/training institution partnership Grants of up to $400,000.5:1 business match requirement Business specific, customized training Low income workers
Thank you for your participation today! Michael Slezak Workforce Strategy Consultant michael.slezak@state.mn.us 651-238-8213
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Thank You! Our contact information: Andrea Ferstan: Andrea@twinwest.com Carrie Fink: Carrie.Fink@state.mn.us Jacquelynn Mol Sletten: Jacquelynn.Mol.Sletten@state.mn.us Mike Slezak: Michael.Slezak@state.mn.us Annie Welch: Annie.Welch@state.mn.us 20