Registered Apprenticeship: A Proven Workforce Strategy Becky DeMatteis – Program Supervisor ApprenticeOhio 12/8/2018

Registered Apprenticeship Contractual agreement with sponsor, apprentice, and the state Involves technical skills & theoretical knowledge Structured on-the-job training & supplemental related instruction (classroom) Employment and wages

Formal Regulation National Apprenticeship Law, or Fitzgerald Act, passed in 1937 Defined occupations set by national industry standards 29 CFR Parts 29 & 30 Formulated sponsor program plan (standards)

State Recognition U.S. Department of Labor awarded Ohio “State Apprenticeship Council” status in 1957 Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) – State Apprenticeship Agency ApprenticeOhio – state ODJFS staff - Office of Workforce Development - register and monitor apprenticeship programs Council - Ohio State Apprenticeship Council (OSAC) – 9 member advisory board

Sponsor Requirements Applicant qualifications Apprentice selection Affirmative action Journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio Progressive wage schedules Apprentice & programmatic records retention

Registered Sponsor Structure Union Single Employer Group of Employers Non-Union

Ohio’s System 234 occupations 934 sponsors, representing more than 13,000 employers 19,307 registered apprentices 5,500+ new apprentices registered/yr. 2,000+ completion certificates/yr. 61% apprentice completion rate

On-the-Job Training Structured, systematic approach Training provided by skilled mentors Minimum of 2,000 hours Time and competency based or a hybrid Minimum hours dictated per occupation by national industry standards Progressive wage schedules

Related Instruction Provided by, or in conjunction with, public colleges and universities *USO* Instructor qualification requirements Safety training Minimum of 144 contact hours Based on national industry standards

National Industry Credential Certificate is a NATIONALLY recognized portable credential; and in some cases – a college degree

Benefits for Apprentices High-demand, career opportunities Employment with sustainable wages during training Increased marketable skill set and job security Opportunity to have a paid education Nationally recognized portable credential

Benefits for Sponsors Reduced employee recruitment costs Establishes a pipeline of skilled workers Customer marketing tool Increased employee productivity Reduced employee turnover costs Progressive wage schedule

Approved Programs in Ohio Click the Ohio Means Jobs link below for program list: http://omj.ohio.gov/program/index.stm

Program Registration Inquiry Contact the Apprenticeship Service Provider (ASP) that covers your area: http://apprentice.ohio.gov/ContactUs.stm The local ASP can schedule an on-site consultation at organization’s place of business Draft program standards will be developed for the organization along with technical assistance

Recognized pre-apprenticeship Youth and Adult Pre-Apprenticeship Formalized partnership between the pre-apprenticeship provider recognized and Registered Apprenticeship sponsor(s) Eligibility for Council recognition: http://jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/pre_app_policy_10_02.pdf

pre-apprenticeship Recognition EEO Pledge Enrollment procedures Instructional content Participant status Safety and welfare Program administration Linkage Eligibility for Council recognition: http://jfs.ohio.gov/apprenticeship/pre_app_policy_10_02.pdf

Recognized pre-apprenticeship Credential Approved by Ohio Department of Education as one of recognized industry credentials for the maximum amount of 12 points towards student graduation requirements

Apprenticeohio Website For additional information: http://apprentice.ohio.gov/index.stm

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