1. Guam Department of Labor/Agency for Human Resources Development Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program Phyllis Topasna 300-4538 (Phone) 475-7045 (Fax) phyllis.topasna@dol.guam.gov

2. Registered Apprenticeship What is Registered Apprenticeship?  A Unique & Flexible Training Program  Combines Job Related Technical Instruction and On-the-Job Learning

3. Registered Apprenticeship Meets the needs of both employers and workers  Provides an opportunity for workers seeking high skilled, high paying jobs  Provides an opportunity for employers to build a qualified workforce

4. Registered Apprenticeship  It’s an Immediate Job  It’s On-the-Job Learning and Education  It’s a Credential

5. Registered Apprenticeship – Apprentice Benefits Improved skills and competencies Incremental wage increases Career advancement

6. Registered Apprenticeship – Apprentice Benefits Industry issued, nationally recognized credentials Articulation agreements

7. Registered Apprenticeship – Employer Benefits Customized training Increased productivity and knowledge transfer Enhanced retention

8. Registered Apprenticeship – Employer Benefits Emphasis on safety training A stable and predictable pipeline Recognition

9. Registered Apprenticeship – Employer Benefits A systemic approach to training The ability to conduct a ready assessment A proven training model

10. Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program Purpose  Reduce shortage of skilled workers  Encourage employers to hire and train apprentices

11. Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program  Authorize tax credits equal in amount to fifty percent (50%) of eligible costs paid or incurred by an employer to train an apprentice

12. Sunset Provision  Repeal Date: December 30, 2014  May be extended to December 30, 2018