Wisconsin Apprenticeship: Developing our Future Workforce Ray Allen Secretary Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development NASWA September 27, 2016 Oklahoma City, OK

Registered Apprenticeship (RA) in Wisconsin Wisconsin established the first apprenticeship law in 1911 Model for the nation's apprenticeship law State and National level Wisconsin reimburses 25% of training costs up to $1,000 per apprentice Known for structural integrity and broad industry engagement Enables employers to custom build a skills training system Professionals train apprentices on the job in a structured transfer of skills and knowledge Under Governor Walker's vision and leadership, at DWD we are more focused than ever on ways we can develop the talent needed to keep Wisconsin employers competitive, not just in the US, but in the global economy.   We are taking a proactive approach to workforce training that centers on skills that employers need to fill openings. We could not do what we do, without the support of our partners in the public and private sector. We know employers in Wisconsin have jobs available, but they don’t have enough qualified employees to fill those positions. Today, Apprenticeship is regarded as a proven solution to the state's skills gap, and that is why the workforce readiness investments in the biennial state budget will continue to support for programs like apprenticeship.

Wisconsin Apprenticeship: A National Model 2015 Wisconsin Apprenticeship Summit: Heard from a wide variety of expert thought leaders on current apprenticeship training research, historical lessons, and best practices for the expansion and improvement of the apprenticeship method of training. Discussed and evaluated how the best practices and body of research can be applied to improve and modernize the Wisconsin model of apprenticeship training. Prioritized improvement strategies that use apprenticeship to better address the aging skilled trades workforce, workforce shortages, and training gaps, especially in relation to better connecting youth, minorities and women to apprenticeable occupations. Created Action Plans to: Expand Outreach, Education and Advocacy Align Workforce, Economic Development Systems, and Resources Engage Employers and Sponsors Improve the Career Pathway from K-12 to Apprenticeship Recruit and Retain High-potential Applicants and Apprentices

Strengthening WI Apprenticeship US DOL WAGE$ Grant US Department of Labor (DOL) awarded $175 million to 46 applicants through its American Apprenticeship grant competition Wisconsin was awarded $5 million to fund the Wisconsin Apprenticeship Growth and Enhancement Strategies (WAGE$) project WAGE$ will train 1,000 new apprentices and up-skill 542 incumbent workers over 5 years WAGE$ will register new apprenticeship programs in three sectors including: 1) Advance Manufacturing 2) HealthCare 3) Information Technology Will also include an expansion of existing programs

Youth Apprenticeship (YA) in Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program established in 1991 Part of a statewide School-to-Work initiative Designed for high school Juniors and Seniors Offers hands-on learning in an occupational area at a worksite along with classroom instruction Provides opportunity to explore career options while earning a wage and gaining work experience 2016 Grant Award Summary Grant Awards Funding Awarded Students Served Cost Per Student 32 $3,210,057 3,637 $882.61

Program Structure YA State Coordinators Three staff at the state level YA Regional Coordinators WI currently has 32 YA Consortiums Each consortium has a designated YA Regional Coordinator YA Local Coordinator Each participating district has a designated Local Coordinator 270 out of 424 school districts currently participate with 2142 employers World Wide Signs, Bonduel, WI

2016 Youth Apprenticeship Enrollment Data Projected YA enrollment numbers: 3,637        Highest Enrollment Ever Nearly 20% Increase Over Last Year More than double the 2011-12 year 114.7% increase   The Program has served 10,037 youth over the past four years. (2012-13 school year to 2015-16 school year)

Youth and Registered Apprenticeship: Comparison Youth Apprentices: Work for either one or two years 450 or 900 hours minimum Related instruction each year determined locally Broad overview of career Supervised closely by mentor Registered Apprentices: Work for two to six years (average of four years) 4,000 to 10,000 hours Related instruction each year paid for by employer In-depth experience of all occupational skills Learning to work independently

Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship "Bridge" Bridging the Gap Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship "Bridge" Wisconsin has invested in the creation of a state sponsored Youth Apprenticeship (YA) to Registered Apprenticeship (RA) career pathway or "Bridges" Provides seamless transition for high school students into registered apprenticeship and employment The Wisconsin Apprenticeship Advisory Council established the Career Pathways Advisory (CPA) subcommittee to explore and define how the bridge will work, identify policies and create a mechanism for replication state wide

Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship "Bridge" Bridging the Gap Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship "Bridge" Currently in three areas: Machinist Industrial Manufacturing Technician Maintenance Technician Expanding into new areas: Construction Health Care Information Technology Finance Successful outcomes include: YA work hours counted towards RA work hours Courses taken as YA should be arranged to align with RA courses Youth apprentices are aware of the RA program

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Questions? Ray Allen Secretary Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development raymond.allen@dwd.wisconsin.gov