YouthBuild National Trainee-Apprenticeship Preparation Standards (YB-TAP) How do we sign up? YB-TAP What is the YB-TAP?

The YouthBuild Trainee Apprenticeship Preparation (The YB-TAP) national standards. A preparation training Optional What is the YB-TAP?

What are some of the highlights of the YB-TAP? YB-TAP Highlights?

Qualifications same as the requirements to be a YouthBuild participant. Qualifications of Trainee

Transition into apprenticeship opportunities Program consistency across the country Portable credentials YB-TAP Highlights

Issued by U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship to registered trainees Documented as successfully completing an approved defined trainee preparation program Certificate of Training sent to each completer Certificate of Training Certificate of Training Portable Credential

No, the YB-TAP does not count toward your attainment or a degree or certificate performance goal. Not an Attainment Degree/Certificate

What is the curriculum for the YB- TAP? YB-TAP curriculums?

H.S. Diploma or GED preparation coursework Minimum 336 hour of OJL Use of any 3 national curriculums: –The Building Trades Multi-Craft Core –Home Builder’s Institute PACT –The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Minimum 73 hours of related instruction YB-TAP Curriculum

How does the YB-TAP relate to the Davis Bacon journeyworker wage rates? Davis-Bacon

Federally funded projects Approved trainee program Less then journeyworker prevailing wage and fringe benefits Certification for Davis-Bacon worksites Davis Bacon

Progressively increasing schedule of wage/stipend Federal or state minimum wage (whichever is higher) May pay flat stipend for academic time Wage Progression

How does my YouthBuild Register for the YB-TAP? Application Process for Organization Student Registration Form for each student enrolled YB-TAP Registration

Technical Assistance PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER (FPO) FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

What happens once I send in my YB-TAP Acceptance Agreement? Acceptance Agreement

Phase I: You will receive acknowledgement letter from the Office of Apprenticeship. Upon receipt you will send list of your prospective participants Phase II: You have 45 days from the date participant list is received to complete participant registration form (ETA 671A) for each participant Phase III: Track your participants in YB MIS system. Phase IV: Notify your national liaison once participant completes requirements for certification. Acceptance Agreement

Technical Assistance PLEASE CONTACT YOUR FEDERAL PROJECT OFFICER (FPO) FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE