Apprenticeship for the 21st Century U. S Apprenticeship for the 21st Century U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

To understand where we are going, we must first understand where we have been….

Apprenticeship was the recognized way of entering a craft and was a method of ensuring proper training. It likewise prevented overcrowding of the trade. The average contract stated the term of years, salary, and promises of faithful work. An apprenticeship of two years' duration was uncommonly short, the usual period being four to seven years.   Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

APPRENTICESHIP IN AMERICA Apprenticeship has deep roots. Among the early American apprentices who went on to national distinction were: George Washington, surveyor Benjamin Franklin, printer Paul Revere, silversmith Henry Ford, machinist Milton Hershey, candy maker Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, also known as The Fitzgerald Act, formalized Registered Apprenticeship in America Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

National Apprenticeship System The National Registered Apprenticeship System is comprised of partnerships involving sponsors, Federal and State partners, governments, apprentices, and other stakeholders. Industry National Apprenticeship System Workforce Education Apprentices Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

The Five Core Components Business Involvement Structured On-the-job Training National Occupational Credential Rewards for Skill Gains Related Training and Instruction

What is Apprenticeship? Paid on-the-job training Formal education component Companies hire and train their permanent workforce These are not temp / internship jobs Union or non-union companies Military trades can be apprenticed Program curricula can be time-based, competency-based, or hybrids of the two Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

Standards of Registered Apprenticeship Twenty-two Basic Standards including: Defined on-the-job learning plan Nearly 1000 skills, crafts and trades Defined curriculum for Related Instruction Identified education provider Progressive wage schedule set by employer Safe equipment and facilities for training Apprentice progress evaluation Qualified mentors and supervisors Typical program ranges from 1-4 years, based on industry requirements No discrimination Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

Apprenticeships Can Be Structured in Many Ways

Why Apprenticeship?

Why Apprenticeship? Growing Talent Gap; aging workforce Closing gaps in workers’ skills and credentials Investing in talent that can keep pace with current technology Implementing training models that develop and “up-skill” workforce

Benefits for Program Sponsors Recruiting tool to attract qualified applicants Reduce absenteeism and employee turnover Increase productivity Reduce cost of training Ensure quality of related technical instruction Enhance problem-solving ability and versatility of employees Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

Benefits for Program Sponsors Provides employees who are certified, competent and highly skilled Tailored training to meet industry needs Training matches or exceeds requirements of certifying agencies and licensing boards Technical assistance provided by Office of Apprenticeship Associated with a nationally recognized system of training throughout the United States Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

Benefits for the Apprentice An “earn while you learn” format, with increasing wages during the entire training period On-the-job learning on current technology and equipment, under the guidance of qualified mentors Assures proper related instruction Assures job training & certifications will meet industry standards Linkages to degree programs Nationally recognized Certificates of Completion Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

Veterans Registered Apprenticeship programs are approved for veterans benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

High Growth Industries with Registered Apprenticeship Advanced Manufacturing Aerospace Automotive Biotechnology Construction Energy Financial Services Geospatial Health Care Homeland Security Hospitality Information Technology Retail Trade Transportation

How is a Program Started? Potential sponsor: Determines occupations in which to provide On-the-Job (OJT) training 2000 hours per year Determines Related Training Instruction (RTI) provider for each occupation Minimum of 144 hours per year Determines Wage Schedule for all occupations Establishes selection procedure for apprentices Establishes affirmative action plan for apprentices Identifies at least one apprentice per occupation for training Required for program registration Contacts the Office of Apprenticeship or the PA Department of Labor & Industry Liaisons to the PA Apprenticeship Training Council (PATC) Standards of Apprenticeship are developed and submitted to PATC for review and approval Program is approved; sponsor begins training apprentices Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

How is a Program Maintained? Sponsor is required to: Comply with all Federal and State laws regarding wages (i.e., minimum wage) Pay apprentices at or higher than the approved wage schedule Comply with all components of their approved Standards of Apprenticeship Keep accurate records of all apprentices’ training, OJT hours, RTI hours and courses, etc. Records should be consistent through the workforce (i.e., track the same information for all apprentices) Comply with all requests from the Office of Apprenticeship or PATC when they are performing Compliance Reviews or Quality Assessments (routine monitoring of program) Apprenticeship for the 21st Century

Current Initiatives

American Apprenticeship Initiative Grant National Apprenticeship Week ApprenticeshipUSA LEADERs American Apprenticeship Initiative Grant RACC National Apprenticeship Week

Moving forward, it will be critical to continue to recognize and replicate existing innovations and success, identify new opportunities for collaboration and growth, and ensure that Registered Apprenticeship remains at the forefront of a national response to critical workforce, education, and economic development needs.

Additional Resources: Registered Apprenticeship http://www.dol.gov/featured/apprenticeship List of Apprenticeable Occupations http://www.doleta.gov/OA/occupations.cfm Search Program Sponsors Database http://oa.doleta.gov/

Additional Resources: American Apprenticeship Grants Fact Sheet and FAQs http://www.doleta.gov/oa/aag.cfm Apprenticeship Toolkit http://www.doleta.gov/oa/employers/apprenticeship_toolkit.pdf Federal Funding for Apprenticeship http://www.doleta.gov/oa/federalresources/playbook.pdf Employer’s Playbook to Build a Registered Apprenticeship Program http://www.doleta.gov/oa/employers/playbook.pdf

PA Department of Labor & Industry Contact: Eric Ramsay – Director, Apprenticeship and Training Office (717) 787-6997 eramsay@pa.gov

USDOL / Office of Apprenticeship Contacts: Tom Bydlon – Regional Director (215) 861-4830 bydlon.thomas@dol.gov Ron Leonard – State Director (215) 861-4841 leonard.ronald@dol.gov Christine Mullen – Regional Executive Assistant (215) 861-4835 mullen.christine@dol.gov Steve Myers – Apprenticeship Representative (610) 320-5173 myers.steven@dol.gov