1 Apprenticeship in California John Dunn Chancellors Office, California Community Colleges CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE

Background Apprenticeship is “Learn while you Earn” Considered “post secondary” education Includes a classroom component and… On the job training component No cost to the apprentice (books/tools perhaps) Related and Supplemental Instruction (RSI) costs for classroom instruction are supported by annual appropriation in Budget Act, administered by CCCCO

Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) Oversees Apprenticeship rules/regulations in California “I Built It” video campaign “I Built It” California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 3

More info Apprenticeship Fills the Gap Only 22 percent of California’s jobs require a bachelor’s degree or higher Labor market experts predict that 75 percent of new jobs will require a high level of technical literacy In HVAC in San Jose area, 50% of Journeymen are age 50 or over, plus new construction California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 4

“What’s in it for our program?” Pathway to employment Pre-apprenticeship opportunities (Project Stripe) “Journeyman” card is a nationally recognized “certification” Supports CTE efforts at K12 and college level Possible Federal funding on the way California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 5

Pre-Apprenticeship Ideas/Examples Create pre-apprenticeship connections to established DAS approved programs OSHA 10, technical reading, “Math in the Trades” and other instruction to prepare for Apprenticeship entrance exams Power Pathways – PG&E, Sacramento Employment Training Agency (SETA) and ARC. pre-apprenticeship bridge programs for veterans (news video)news video – Leads to PG&E lineman and other utilities apprenticeship programs California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 6

AB 86 Planning - Apprenticeship Information Regional Plan should be based on transitioning adults into apprenticeship programs by integrating apprenticeship concepts into the five Adult Education curriculum areas. California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 7

AB86 Planning - Apprenticeship Readiness The idea is not to fund apprenticeship programs, but for each consortium to focus their plan on transition and integration. The outcome is to ensure adult students will be able to transition into an apprenticeship program. The planning process should focus on providing all adult learners with the skills, knowledge, and understanding that will help expand their opportunities for gainful employment and open as many pathways as possible into apprenticeship. California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 8

AB 86 Planning – Workforce Partners Apprenticeship is a component of workforce development. Include members who represent or are engaged in workforce development programs. Partner with local WIB’s, local government, representatives of the Apprenticeship community, employers, local education agencies. California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 9

AB86 Planning for Apprenticeship Curriculum Integrate apprenticeship concepts into the curriculum. Established curriculum: Overview of Apprenticeship, or Pre-apprenticeship, or An Orientation to Apprenticeship. California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 10

AB86 Planning Guidance Develop a plan to integrate an appropriate level of information related to apprenticeship into the curriculum for all Adult Education program areas is the first step. Involve individuals with expertise in apprenticeship. Direct curriculum content toward pathways aligned with regional workforce demands. Ideas: field trips, shadowing, work experience, or other opportunities to obtain a hands-on experience. California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 11

Funded Apprenticeship Programs in CA County Offices of Education – 9 K-12 School Districts – 20 Regional Occupational Centers – 1 Community Colleges - 26 California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 12

Resources CCCCO Web page Cal Apprenticeship web page Helmets to Hardhats – Nationwide, for construction Helmets to Hardhats – Videos Videos – Contact: Darryl Roberts, Executive Director Wounded Warrior - focused on construction careers potentially suitable for disabled veterans Wounded Warrior Veterans In Piping: VIP Veterans In Piping – Videos Videos

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Contact Information John Dunn - CCCCO California Community Colleges – Chancellor’s Office | 112 Colleges | 72 Districts | 2.6 Million Students 15