Registered Apprenticeship-College Consortium: Providing a Pathway to College Credit Speaker: John Ladd American Association of Community Colleges April 20, 2015

Welcome and Opening Remarks John Ladd Administrator Office of Apprenticeship Employment and Training Administration U.S. Department of Labor Mark Mitsui Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education U.S. Department of Education Speaker: John Ladd

Background – A Transformational Year Registered Apprenticeship Basics Workshop Agenda Background – A Transformational Year Registered Apprenticeship Basics Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium (RACC) RACC 2.0 Other Important Initiatives and Updates Questions Speaker: John Ladd

American Apprenticeship Grants The Past Year Has Been a Transformational Year for Registered Apprenticeship. Tonight, I'm also asking more businesses to follow the lead of companies like CVS and UPS, and offer more educational benefits and paid apprenticeships -- opportunities that give workers the chance to earn higher-paying jobs even if they don't have a higher education. – President Obama, State of the Union Address, January 20, 2015 Speaker: John Ladd American Apprenticeship Grants $100 Million

Learn more at http://doleta.gov/oa/aag.cfm American Apprenticeship SGA The American Apprenticeship Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement was announced on December 11, 2014. Learn more at http://doleta.gov/oa/aag.cfm American Apprenticeship SGA $100 Million. Launch apprenticeship in new, high growth fields. Scale models that work. Align apprenticeships to pathways for further learning & career advancement. Speaker: John Ladd

Registered Apprenticeship Provisions in WIOA The Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law last July with an increased emphasis on work-based learning and Registered Apprenticeship. Registered Apprenticeship Provisions in WIOA RA on Eligible Training Provider List Section 122(a)(2)(B) and (3) RA as recognized post-secondary credential Section 101(52) RA on State Workforce Board Section 101(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II) RA on Local Workforce Board Section 107(b)(2)(B)(ii) Pre-apprenticeship as Youth program service Section 129(c)(2)(C)(ii) RA as career pathway for Job Corps Section 141(1)(A)(ii) and Section 148(a)(2)(B) Pre-apprenticeship/RA for YouthBuild Section 171(c)(2)(A)(i) Speaker: John Ladd

FY 2016 Budget Proposal: $100 Million American Apprenticeship Grant Program Grants to States $50 million for Grants to States To respond to increased employer demand for apprenticeship programs, streamline registration processes; support system alignment with workforce and education; as well as foster expanded partnership development. Industry Grants $25 million for grants to Industry Would build on the current American Apprenticeship grant opportunity but allow DOL to expand apprenticeships beyond H1B targeted occupations and industries. Serving Under-Represented Populations $15 million for Grants to Community Based Organizations and Workforce Intermediaries To support innovative strategies for serving under-represented populations, including women and minorities. National Activities $10 million for National Outreach, Technical Assistance To increase awareness and address other critical capacity building needs Speaker: John Ladd

President’s Challenge: Doubling the Number of Apprentices Speaker: John Ladd

Work-Based Learning Continuum Registered Apprenticeship is rigorous and structured. It brings multiple components together to support work-based learning. Registered Apprenticeships Work Experience On-the-Job Training Internships Speaker: John Ladd Work-Based Learning Continuum Less Intense-Structured More Intense-Structured

Impressive Public Benefits Registered Apprenticeship is a proven work-based model that delivers results for workers and the nation. Impressive Public Benefits $28 in benefits for every $1 invested by Government* Strong Outcomes Completers earn approximately $50,000 per year 87% of completers employed Opportunities to earn college credit Over $300,000 more than their peers in life-time earnings OUTCOMES AND RESULTS Speaker: John Ladd *(Source: An Effectiveness Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Registered Apprenticeship in 10 States, Mathematica Policy Research, 2012)

more than only construction Registered Apprenticeship is Transportation Healthcare Energy IT Manufacturing Speaker: John Ladd more than only construction

union and non-union programs Registered Apprenticeship has Speaker: John Ladd union and non-union programs

Registered Apprenticeship can be Speaker: John Ladd as short as one year

Think Registered Apprenticeship is as simple as five…four…three…two…one 5 5 Core Components: Employers, OJT, Related Instruction, Rewards Skill Gains, National Credentials 4 4 Key Roles: Employers, Sponsors, Education Providers, and Supportive Services 3 3 Ways to Complete: Time-Based (Short as 1 year) | Competency-Based: No Time Limits | Hybrid 2 2 Ways to Register: US DOL and State Apprenticeship Agencies Speaker: John Ladd 1 1 System with unique National Credential

Announcement of RACC on April 7, 2014 The RACC was launched at last year’s AACC conference in Washington, DC… Announcement of RACC on April 7, 2014 Speaker: Mark Mitsui

…and now has grown to 184 member colleges and continues to expand in just a single year! Navejo County Community College District, Holbrook, AZ Mohave Community College, Kingman, AZ Mesa Community College, Mesa, AZ Gateway CC, Phoenix, AZ Yavapai College, Prescott, AZ Estrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ Cuyamaca CC, El Cajon, CA Fresno City CC , Fresno, CA Irvine Valley College, Irvine, CA Antelope Valley College, Lancaster, CA State Center Community College District , Madera, CA Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA East Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CA Norco College, Norco, CA MiraCosta College, Oceanside, CA Santiago Canyon College, Orange, CA Reedley College, Reedley, CA American River College, Sacramento, CA Evergreen Valley College, San Jose, CA San Jose City College, San Jose, CA Palomar Community College, San Marcos, CA Mission Community College, Santa Clara, CA Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CA Rio Hondo Community College District, Whittier, CA Delaware Technical Community College, Dover, DE Chipola College, Marianna, FL Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa, FL Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, FL Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL Miami-Dade College, Miami, FL Albany Technical College, Albany, GA South Georgia Technical College, Americus, GA Athens Technical College , Athens, GA Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, GA Augusta Technical College, Augusta, GA North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, GA Georgia Piedmont Technical College, Clarkston, GA Columbus Technical College, Columbus, GA Southern Crescent Technical College, Griffin, GA Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, GA Chattahoochee Technical College, Marietta, GA Moultrie Technical College, Moultrie, GA Lanier Technical College, Oakwood, GA Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome, GA Oconee Fall Line Technical College, Sandersville, GA Savannah Technical College, Savannah , GA Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, GA Southwest Georgia Technical College, Thomasville, GA Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta, GA Southeastern Technical College, Vidalia, GA West Georgia Technical College, Waco, GA Central Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins, GA Coastal Pines Technical College, Waycross, GA Guam CC, Mangilao, Guam Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IA Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City , IA College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL Spoon River College, Canton, IL Oakton CC, Des Plaines, IL Rend Lake Community College, Ina, IL William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, IL Waubonsee CC, Sugar Grove, IL Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, IN Wichita Area Technical College, Wichita, KS Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City , LA Bunker Hill Community College , Boston, MA Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston,MA Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA Greenfield Community College, Greenfield, MA Middlesex Community College, Lowell, MA Cape Cod CC, West Barnstable, MA Wor-Wic Community College , Salisbury, MD Community College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD Cecil College, North East, MD Montgomery College, Rockville, MD Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, MD Central Maine Community College, Auburn, ME Kennebec Valley Community College, Fairfield, ME York County Community College , Wells, ME Oakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MI Kellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MI Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MI Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI Jackson College, Jackson, MI Monroe County Community College , Monroe, MI St. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, MI Kirtland Community College, Roscommon, MI Delta College, University Center, MI Macomb Community College, Warren, MI South Central College, Mankato, MN Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, MO State Fair Community College , Sedalia, MO Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MO Ranken Technical College, St. Louis, MO St. Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC Davidson County CC, Lexington, NC Thomas Edison State College , Trenton, NJ Cumberland County College, Vineland, NJ Excelsior College, Albany, NY SUNY Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY North Central State College, Mansfield, OH Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OH Rhodes State College, Lima, OH Marion Technical College, Marion, OH Central Ohio Technical College, Newark, OH Owens State CC, Toledo, OH Stark State College, OH Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR Blue Mountain Community College, Pendleton, OR Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, Johnstown, PA Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster, PA Bucks county Community College,, Newtown, PA Community College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RI Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC Aiken Technical College, Graniteville, SC Central Carolina Technical College, Sumter, SC Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SD Kilian Community College, Sioux Falls, SD Lake Area Technical Institute , Watertown, SD Chattanooga State CC, Chattanooga, TN Pellissippi State Community College , Knoxville, TN El Centro College, Food & Hospitality Institute, Dallas, TX Houston Community College , Houston, TX Lone Star College, The Woodlands, TX Danville Community College, Danville, VA Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA Eastern Shore Community College, Melfa, VA Lord Fairfax CC , Middletown, VA Tidewater Community College, Norfolk , VA Speaker: Mark Mitsui Spokane Community College , Spokane, WA Bates Technical College, Takoma, WA Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WI Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WI Southwest WI Technical College, Fenimore, WI Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WI North Central Technical College, Wausau, WI Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids, WI ECPI University, Virginia Beach, VA Vermont Technical College, Randolph CTR, VT Everett Community College, Everett, WA Green River Community College, Auburn, WA Bellingham Technical College , Bellingham, WA Highline College, Des Moines, WA Pierce College District, Lakewood, WA Edmonds CC, Lynnwood, WA South Seattle CC - Georgetown Campus, Seattle, WA Pierpont Community & Technical College, Fairmont, WV Mountwest Community and Technical College, Huntington WV Southern WV Community and Technical College , Mount Gay, WV West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WV Northwest College, Powell, WY Northern Wyoming Community College District, Sheridan, WY

Current RACC Members 956 apprenticeship training centers Electrical Training ALLIANCE Finishing Trades Institute Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Independent Electrical Contractors Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry National Elevator Industry Educational Program United Association of Plumbing & Pipefitting    12 National, Regional, State Organizations American Association of Community Colleges AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Colorado Community College System North Carolina Community College System Ohio Association of Community Colleges Ohio Board of Regents Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development South Carolina Technical College System Southeast Maritime & Transportation Center (SMART) Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) VA Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education Wisconsin Technical College System Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Issue raised to Asst. Secretaries from DOL/ETA and ED/OVAE; The Challenge: The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship asked that the articulation issue be addressed at a national level. How might we ensure the advancement of credit-bearing Registered Apprenticeship programs across 2 and 4 year institutions of higher education? Issue raised to Asst. Secretaries from DOL/ETA and ED/OVAE; Convened a large group of community colleges and Registered Apprenticeship sponsors to discuss and work on next steps; Formed a small working group to examine the issues and develop a specific proposal. Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Builds on joint focus on credentialing and other efforts such as: The Policy Context - Department of Labor and Education Collaborative Efforts The RACC supports President’s goals of achieving the highest number of college graduates by 2020 and individuals having at least one year of postsecondary education Recognition of the correlation between attainment of postsecondary credential (and/or credit attainment) and employment outcomes, including earnings Builds on joint focus on credentialing and other efforts such as: WIA Reauthorization (WIOA) Perkins Reauthorization TAACCCT Speaker: Mark Mitsui

RACC Goals Attain better completion via diverse pathways to post- secondary degrees. Facilitate articulation of the Registered Apprenticeship certificate for college credit on a national scale to enable apprentices to earn a college degree Strengthen relationships among Registered Apprenticeship and two- and four-year post-secondary institution representatives nationwide Speaker: Mark Mitsui Version 1.5

Consortium Model Meets Criteria The RACC leverages promising models and brings them to a national scale. Identify and build upon existing and promising regional, state, and industry models that can be scaled. Consortium Model Meets Criteria Increase graduation rates Increase the number of people who earn a credential Provide career paths leading to good jobs Portability, accessibility, and sustainability Uses the SOC model with similar challenges and goals Speaker: Mark Mitsui Version 1.5

Initial Conditions for RACC Membership Post-secondary Institutions Apprenticeship Sponsors Have program with standards registered with DOL or a State Apprenticeship Agency; Submit to program review to assess program quality and rigor, and determine credit value; and, Provide program information to the RACC. Be in the Department of Education Database of Accredited Programs; Grant degrees; Accept prior learning assessment and transfer credits; and, Provide program information to the RACC. Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Web Tour of RACC Website and Resources http://www. doleta. gov/oa/racc Speaker: John Ladd

RACC 2.0 Continue to expand the RACC nationally to maximize benefits: Recruit 250 colleges by end of 2015 Plan for sustainability. Continue to house in DOL with joint management by the Departments of Education and Labor. Create on-line clearinghouse and other e-tools (Spring 2015) Develop a Community of Practice to align national networks focused on Registered Apprenticeship Activities Sector-based; Career pathways Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) Work with post-secondary institutions to develop understanding and acceptance of CPL options by faculty, deans and other academic administrators. Speaker: John Ladd

Federal Resource Playbook - Several Federal Agencies Contributed to this Helpful Resource Speaker: John Ladd http://www.doleta.gov/oa/federalresources/playbook.pdf

Each Chapter Contains the Following Sections The Handbook helps explain and shows how Federal resources can be used to support Registered Apprenticeship programs. Overview Program Eligibility Innovative Uses of Federal Funds to Support Apprenticeship Resources Each Chapter Contains the Following Sections Speaker: John Ladd Questions-Answers Break

Federal Student Aid Overview Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Types of Federal Student Aid “Federal student aid” is financial assistance provided to postsecondary students under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Federal student aid includes: Pell Grants Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized) Perkins Loans Work Study Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Student Eligibility A student’s eligibility is based on his/her family’s financial resources (called the “estimated family contribution), as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Filling out the FAFSA is the first step to becoming eligible for aid Once a student completes the FAFSA, his/her postsecondary institution must determine the amount of aid for which the student is eligible Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Financial Need The most important factor in the calculation of a student’s aid is “financial need,” which is determined using the following calculation: * “Estimated Financial Assistance” refers to Federal student aid, as well as grants, scholarships, loans, and need-based employment Cost of Attendance Estimated Family Contribution Estimated Financial Assistance* Financial Need Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Apprenticeships as Part of Eligible Programs Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Apprenticeships as Part of Eligible Programs If apprenticeship training or employment is part of an eligible postsecondary program, eligible enrolled students may receive Federal student aid for the entire program, including for the apprenticeship portion For students to receive Federal student aid, the educational program that incorporates the apprenticeship portion must also be eligible Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Requirements for Eligible Programs An eligible program must lead to a degree, diploma, certificate, or other recognized credential awarded by the postsecondary institution The program must satisfy all State and accrediting agency requirements and must also meet certain program length requirements, including both weeks of instructional time and credit or clock hours Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Limitations on Apprenticeship Portion of Program Except as may be required by the institution's accrediting agency or state, there are no limits on the apprenticeship portion of the program, as long as the training is provided by the institution If an entity other than the institution provides the apprenticeship portion, that component must be: 25 percent of the program or less; or With specific permission from the institution's accrediting agency, over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of the program Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Federal Work Study for Apprenticeship Wages Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Federal Work Study Program The Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides support for postsecondary students’ employment to help them meet the costs of postsecondary education In order for a student to receive wages under the FWS program, the student must have financial need Speaker: Mark Mitsui

FWS Allocations Each year, a participating institution applies for funding and receives a FWS allocation from the Federal government Using a statutory formula, the Department of Education allocates funds based on the institution’s previous funding level and the aggregate need of eligible students in attendance in the prior year The institution must distribute its FWS allocation fairly among all eligible students Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Types of FWS Employers Under the FWS program, a student may be employed at: The institution at which the student is enrolled; A Federal, State, or local public agency or a private nonprofit organization; or A private for-profit organization In all cases, the participating institution must sign an agreement with the employer Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Requirements for FWS Employers Institutional employment or employment at a private for-profit organization: To the maximum extent possible, the student’s work must complement and reinforce the educational program or vocational goals of the student Employment at a government agency or a nonprofit organization: The student’s work must be in the public interest Speaker: Mark Mitsui

FWS Matching Requirements Generally, FWS wages require an institutional “match.” The required amount of the match depends on the type of employer: Employment at the institution, a government agency, or a nonprofit organization: employer must match at least 25% of wages Employment at a private for-profit organization: employer must match at least 50% of wages In limited circumstances, there are reduced matching requirements Speaker: Mark Mitsui

FWS Matching Requirements An institution may only use up to 25% of its total FWS Federal allocation to pay FWS wages for students employed by private for- profit organizations NOTE: The institution or the outside employer may choose to provide more than the minimum required nonfederal share Speaker: Mark Mitsui For example, if a student’s FWS wages were $5,000, the for-profit employer MUST pay $2,500 of those wages, but could choose to pay more (e.g. $3,500 or $4,500)

FWS and Financial Need In most cases, a student’s annual income influences the calculation of the student’s estimated family contribution in the following year. Greater income could lead to less aid eligibility However, wages paid under the FWS program are not used in determining the student’s eligibility for Federal student aid in the following year Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Job Location and Development Program Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Job Location and Development Program Under the Job Location and Development (JLD) Program, an institution may use a portion of its FWS allocation to establish or expand a program that locates and develops off-campus job opportunities for its enrolled students This may include identifying or helping employers develop jobs that are part of apprenticeship programs, regardless of whether the students are recipients of Federal student aid Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Career and Technical Education and Registered Apprenticeship OA & OCTAE working on joint RA-CTE partnership and research Research by the Department of Education Looking at existing CTE-RA efforts on the state level CT, GA, FL, KS, KY, NC, RI, VT, WA Identify best practices Promote and expand RA- CTE engagement How can CTE funds be better targeted for Registered Apprenticeship on secondary and post-secondary levels Outreach strategy to high school to further the continuum of educational and workforce opportunities Speaker: Mark Mitsui

Questions? Thank you for Your Participation John Ladd Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship US Department of Labor 202-693-3704 ladd.john@dol.gov Mark Mitsui Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Colleges Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education U.S. Department of Education Phone Number Email Questions-Answers