1. Apprenticeship The other Four-year Degree
Presented by: Corinna Pereira
DAS Regional Representative

2. What is Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeship is a formalized system of learning while earning under an industry competency model which offers an industry recognized credential
To be successful, the individual must have perseverance, ambition, and initiative. Like a college education, the successful completion
of an apprenticeship term does not come easily, but is the
result of hard work on the part of the apprentice

3. What apprenticeship is not
Not an Internship
Temporary and/or part-time work experience
Employment at the end of completion is not guaranteed
Unregulated exchange of services between an employer and student
State of CA requires an employer to pay its interns unless the intern receives college credit for the labor
Not a Pre-apprenticeship
An unpaid opportunity for one to explore a career
Helps to create a pool of career-ready candidates for recruitment
May be used as qualifying selection criteria into an apprenticeship
Often times prepares individuals to meet the entry requisites of a registered apprenticeship program

4. 3 MAJOR COMPONENTS in Apprenticeship
Classroom Instruction:
Approximately 144 hours per year overseen by a Local Education Agency (LEA)
On-the-Job Training:
Approximately 2000 hours per year of earning while leaning
Employment:
Wages start above minimum with periodic wage increases as skills are mastered

5. apprenticeship Structure
COMPONENTS
DOL (Federal) or DAS (State)
Local Education Agency (LEA)
Apprentice
Employer or Employer Group

6. Types of education FORMATS
Unified School District
Community College
Adult School
County Office of Education
College District
Bakersfield College
San Joaquin Delta
Central Adult
Clovis Adult
Fresno COE Stanislaus COE
San Joaquin COE
State Center
Yosemite
Fresno Unified
Turlock Joint UHSD

7. Apprenticeship Statistics
The State of California boasts 350+ registered apprenticeships
mostly in construction trades
Registered Apprenticeship has over 1,000 apprenticeable
occupations across a variety of fields
One of the legal requirements for working on a public works
project is the employment of apprentices

8. Benefits to Apprenticeship
Provided the opportunity to earn as you learn with no out-of-pocket tuition costs for classroom instruction
Employee receives a recognized industry credential upon completion of the apprenticeship and may earn college credit
On average, apprentices earn 40% or more of a journeypersons wage at the start of their apprenticeship with periodic raises as new skills are mastered
Over a career of 36 years, participants who completed a registered apprenticeship program had average earnings gains of nearly a quarter million dollars($240,037, increasing to $301,533 with employer benefits added) compared to nonparticipants
- An Effectiveness Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Registered Apprenticeship in 10 States, July 2012

9. Potential Apprenticeships
Engineer: Software Engineer, Stationary Engineer Inspector: Fabrication Inspector, Site Safety Inspector Specialist: Calibration Specialist, Integration Specialist Safety: Correctional Officer, Firefighter, Mold Inspector Construction: Cement Mason, Carpenter, Plasterer, Steelworker Machinery: Machinist, Welder, Tool and Die Maker, Assembler Technician: Field Services Technician, Instrumentation Technician Maintenance: Maintenance Mechanic, Hazardous Materials Worker Food Science: Quality Assurance Technicians, Food Safety Specialist Mechanics: Automotive, Diesel, Railcar, Locomotive, Heavy Equipment Operator: Machine Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Drilling Rig Operator Healthcare: Vocational Nurse, Activity Director, Biomedical Equipment Technician Also step-up programs for stackable credentials i.e. Mechanic I, II, III

10. construction crafts available in Apprenticeship
Top 15 Occupations for Fiscal Year 2014 (Nationwide)
Occupation Title
Active Apprentices
Electrician
33,389
Carpenter
10,710
Plumber
10,080
Construction Craft Laborer
8,841
Construction Pipe Fitter
7,160
Sheet Metal Worker
5,771
Structural Steel/Ironworker
4,582
Line Maintainer
3,474
Roofer
3,317
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Millwright
2,759
2,742
Drywall Applicator
2,674
Operating Engineer
2,671
Line Erector
2,468
Construction Painter
2,384

11. Apprenticeship statistics
Apprenticeship Rates for 2014 (Statewide)
Total number of apprenticeship programs:
Total number of apprentices:
Total number of minority apprentices:
Total number of women apprentices:
365
53,366
30,365
2,852
Number of programs with no women: 87
Total number of completions building trades only:
3,742
Total number of all apprenticeship completions:
5,202

12. STARTING APPRENTICESHIP WAGES IN CONSTRUCTION
Starting Apprenticeship Wages as of October 2014 (Statewide)
Occupation Title
Starting Wage
Electrician
$15.39 hour + benefits
Carpenter
$19.87 hour + benefits
Plumber
$16.72 hour + benefits
Pipe Fitter
Construction Laborer
$17.64 hour + benefits
Sheet Metal Worker
$13.57 hour + benefits
Roofer
$11.68 hour + benefits
Structural Steel/Ironworker
$16.75 hour + benefits
Painter
$12.79 hour + benefits
Sprinkler Fitter
$16.82 hour + benefits

13. What are the requirements to become an Apprentice?
All employers and programs have different needs depending on the economy, the public work available in the region, and their contracted employers who are hiring
Every program has different rules and requirements but most require valid ID or drivers license, ability to understand and speak English, and be physically capable of performing the work
Random drug testing throughout the apprenticeship program is necessary for the employer or contractor to comply with safety regulations
Patience and continual follow-up are necessary for successfully entering an apprenticeship program

14. How does one apply to become Apprentice?
Search for the desired occupation at and then apply directly to the local apprenticeship program
Register with the local America’s Job Center office to receive assistance in applying and preparing for an apprenticeship program
Register for acceptance into a 6-week pre-apprenticeship program to learn about the various building trades apprenticeship programs at
Attend local job fairs where apprenticeship program representatives are available to assist with questions
Check for current state government apprenticeship openings at
Stay brushed up on math skills as a handful of apprenticeships require the passing of an exam. Some knowledge of basic hand tools and/or welding is also helpful
Always keep a current phone number on file with the apprenticeship program so that when the program recruits new apprentices, you are reachable

15. Contact:
Corinna Pereira
Central Valley Region
Apprenticeship Consultant
Division of Apprenticeship Standards
(559) or
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