1. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP Office of Apprenticeship Bill Kober, Idaho State Director Office of Apprenticeship Bill Kober, Idaho State Director

2. What is Registered Apprenticeship? Registered apprenticeship is a structured, formalized method of training which has been successfully utilized for centuries.

3. What is Registered Apprenticeship?  A registered apprenticeship program is an employer run flexible training program that cultivates highly skilled workers. It consists of two complementary components: Supervised on-the-job training that is customized to meet job specific needs. Related technical instruction, which is delivered by a local technical college, approved on-line course, or industry association approved training.

4. Who is the Office of Apprenticeship?  A service agency of the United States Department of Labor that stimulates and assists industry in the development, expansion, and improvement of apprenticeship and training programs.  The Office of Apprenticeship’s principal functions are to encourage the establishment of sound apprenticeship and training programs and to provide technical assistance to industry in setting up such programs.

5. What Services Do We Provide? Customizing standards and work processes to meet a employer’s needs. Coordinating related instruction with colleges or other approved training providers. Assisting in developing recordkeeping systems. Assisting in development of competency based training. Issuing nationally recognized credentials to completers of the apprenticeship program.

6. Who Can Sponsor an Apprenticeship Program? Individual Employers A Group of Employers Combinations of Employers and Unions. Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies The Military

7. Industries Advanced Manufacturing Advanced Manufacturing Health Care Health Care Information Technology Information Technology Child Care Child Care Aerospace Aerospace Hospitality Hospitality Energy Energy Construction Construction Security Security Financial Services Financial Services Social Services Social Services Retail Retail Automotive Automotive

8. How Long Do Apprenticeships Last? The length of time for training ranges from one to six years, depending upon the specific trade. The majority of programs require three to four years of work and study to complete an apprenticeship. (see file “Attachment A”) apprenticeship

9. Performance-Base Apprenticeship Apprentices are permitted to move ahead at their own pace, depending on their prior training, ability to master the task, and motivation to progress. Individual tasks and complete the overall program depends on the apprentice's ability to complete the work. (See File “Attachment B”) work

10. Trade/Occupational Schedules Machine Setup Operator (Time-based) (see file “Attachment C”)Operator Bank Teller (Time-based) (see file “Attachment D”)Teller Machinist CNC (Performance-based) (see file “Attachment E”)CNC Automotive Technician (Performance-based) (see file “Attachment F”)Technician

11. Apprenticeship Standards Basic Requirements Apprenticeable Occupation Minimum Qualifications (16 years of age) Ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers/Professionals Progressive Wage Schedule (see file “attachment G”)Schedule Structured OJT Schedule (see file “attachment H”)Schedule Structured Related Technical Instruction (click each for the appropriate internet link)RelatedTechnicalInstruction OJT & Related Instruction Records (see file “attachment I”)Records

14. Who Has Apprenticeship Programs Ford Motor Company/Auto Workers International Brotherhood of Carpenters Independent Electrical Contractors Association United Services Military Apprenticeship Program Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Medical Transcription Industry Association Boeing Aircraft Company UPS U. S. Marshals Service Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

15. School To Apprenticeship The School-to-Registered Apprenticeship (STRA) Program allows high school students the opportunity to participate in apprenticeship training as a part of their high school classroom activities. Students wishing to be considered for participation in a STRA Program must be at least 16 years of age and a third year (junior) student in high school.

16. School To Apprenticeship May begin in Junior Year Minimum Age of 16 allowed in apprenticeship Work a reduced work day/work week Direct transition from part-time to full-time upon graduation Must stay in school to participate

17. School To Apprenticeship  Youth Apprenticeship systems require three components: School-based learning Work-based learning Connecting Components  A planned program of training and work experiences to coordinate with school-based learning.  A true "integration" of learning at school and at work with "connecting activities."

18. Apprenticeship Websites  Idaho Dept. of LaborLabor  21 st Century ApprenticeshipApprenticeship  Registered Apprenticeship 101101  Registered Apprenticeship ProgramsPrograms (click any above for internet link)

19. Bill Kober Idaho State Director U.S. Department of Labor/OA 1387 S. Vinnell Way, #110 Boise, ID 83709 208-321-2973 kober.william@dol.gov