Apprenticeship and the DSP: Growing Opportunity for Frontline Workers

BENEFITS: Why Apprenticeship? Why Now? Intensive professional development aligned with DBHIDS priorities Pipeline of quality trained new hires Increased employee retention Facilitated mentoring Standardization of competencies through on the job learning Creation of viable career pathway with college credits Technical Assistance support with startup and implementation, minimizing employer time commitment Financial incentives to the employer and the employee

AMERICAN APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE Behavioral Health & IT Apprenticeships Opportunity Youth (ages 16-24, out-of-school, out-of-work) Apprenticeship Model as a Viable Workforce Strategy

AMERICAN APPRENTICESHIP INITIATIVE Customizable & Flexible Formalize & Enhance Training Compensation as Skills & Knowledge Increase Develop a Pipeline of Skilled Workers

Trained Workforce & Continued Operation Registered Apprenticeship Leverage WIOA & Other Funding Sources Registered Apprenticeship Customization & Training, Apprentice Support, College Credit Funding, & Technical Assistance Pre-Apprenticeship Program Behavioral Health Curriculum, Participant Support, & Technical Assistance

RECRUITMENT AND SCREENING: PRE-APPRENTICESHIP: SELECTION: Assessment, Orientation, Industry Exposure 4 weeks PRE-APPRENTICESHIP: Competency- & Skill-Building, Career Exposure, Workplace Exposure 6 weeks SELECTION: Employer Interviews & Final Apprentice Selection 2 weeks REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP in BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: “Direct Support Professional” Program with participating employers Approximately 1 year Related Instruction: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN TRAINING (300 hours) On-the-Job Learning: COMPETENCY-BASED APPLIED LEARNING WITH MENTORSHIP (2,000 hours) Jefferson Coursework: 24 CREDITS

APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING OVERVIEW Competency Domain On-the-Job Learning (2,000 hrs) Classroom Instruction (300 hrs) Documentation and Applied Technology Skills 100 Hours 60 Hours Foundations of Practice & Practice Guidelines 300 hours 30 Hours Growth and Development: Promoting Health and Wellness and Behavioral Health Challenges 60 hours Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Challenges 250 hours 30 hours Intellectual Disability Direct Care Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Advocacy 400 hours Individual Rights, Ethics, Boundaries 200 hours Crisis Intervention/De-escalation; Safety in the Workplace

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY Youth ages 17-24 Must possess high school diploma/equivalency Satisfactory criminal history and FBI check approved by the employer Satisfactory drug test Completion of Pre-Apprenticeship Program Offer of employment as an apprentice

ROLES: Employer Sign on to customizable “Standards of Apprenticeship,” and sponsor at least one Apprentice Identify peer or supervisory mentors to provide mentoring to Apprentices, and support them to receive classroom and on-the-job training Support weekly mentor/Apprentice meetings Identify wage growth steps aligned with worker competency development

ROLES: Workforce Intermediary (Training Fund) Coordinate Registered Apprenticeship program across multiple employers and worksites Prepare and submit “Standards” and other required documentation to the PA State Apprenticeship Council – minimize paperwork for worker and employer! Provide counseling support to Apprentices, training/support to mentors, and Technical Assistance (TA) to participating employers Administer Pre-Apprenticeship Program to prepare Apprentices for post-secondary educational success Provide 300-hour technical training during Apprenticeship Program

TECHNICAL TRAINING AND COLLEGE CREDITS PAID BY GRANT FUNDS ROLES: Post-Secondary Partner (Jefferson) Award 21 college credits for 300-hour Behavioral Health classroom training program Award 24-credit transcript following successful completion of one 3-credit course TECHNICAL TRAINING AND COLLEGE CREDITS PAID BY GRANT FUNDS

TIMELINE November - February: Recruitment, selection, and preparation of Apprenticeship candidates March-May: State Apprenticeship Council review/approval of program February-May: Pre-Apprenticeship Program at 1199C Training Fund June: Employer interviews and Apprentice selection finalized May-June: Mentor training July: One year Apprenticeship Program begins

PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AN APPRENTICESHIP CUSTOMIZE APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS & WORK PROCESSES Customize program guidelines and work processes, establish “mentor” role and identify wage steps for Apprentice(s) ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME: Two weeks to two months (may vary) RECRUIT AND/OR SELECT APPRENTICE(S) Participating employers must sponsor at least one Apprentice – new hire or upgrading incumbent worker ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME: One month (recruitment) Two weeks (selection) REGISTER APPRENTICE/SHIP WITH STATE Training Fund will develop and present all paperwork to PA State Council ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME: One day (preparation) One half-day (presentation) SELECT & TRAIN MENTORS Develop Mentoring Team (4-5 members: mentor, supervisor, program director, clinical staff member, HR) and train mentors ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME: Two weeks (selection) Two days (training) APPRENTICESHIP BEGINS! On-the-job learning with weekly mentor meetings (4 days/5) and classroom training (1 day/5), ESTIMATED TIMEFRAME: One year

PROGRAM OUTCOMES Cohort 1 Cohort 2 Cohort 3 Total Number of Participants 30 17 15 Completed pre-apprenticeship 26 14 TBD - Started program 3/18/19 Obtained non-apprenticeship employment 16 TBD Obtained apprenticeship 2* * = not yet finalized

JFF Case Study JOBS FOR THE FUTURE (JFF) published an article highlighting the Training Fund’s pre-apprenticeship-to-apprenticeship program

LESSONS LEARNED Employer engagement and ongoing communication is critical for success of program Cultural competence of employer impacts apprentice success Apprentices require continuing support and resources Trauma-informed approach to work and workforce sustainability

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Contact Information: Angelica Velasquez (TRAINING FUND) 215-767-7840 OR avelasquez@1199ctraining.org THANK YOU FOR COMING!