1. Apprenticeship for the 21st Century U. S
Apprenticeship for the 21st Century U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

2. To understand where we are going, we must first understand
where we have been….

3. Apprenticeship was the recognized way of entering a craft and was a method of ensuring proper training. It likewise prevented overcrowding of the trade. The average contract stated the term of years, salary, and promises of faithful work. An apprenticeship of two years' duration was uncommonly short, the usual period being four to seven years.
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4. APPRENTICESHIP IN AMERICA
Apprenticeship has deep roots.
Among the early American apprentices who went on to national distinction were:
George Washington, surveyor
Benjamin Franklin, printer
Paul Revere, silversmith
Henry Ford, machinist
Milton Hershey, candy maker
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5. The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, also known as The Fitzgerald Act, formalized Registered Apprenticeship in America
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6. National Apprenticeship System
The National Registered Apprenticeship System is comprised of partnerships involving sponsors, Federal and State partners, governments, apprentices, and other stakeholders.
Industry
National Apprenticeship System
Workforce
Education
Apprentices
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7. The Five Core Components
Business
Involvement
Structured
On-the-job
Training
National
Occupational
Credential
Rewards
for
Skill
Gains
Related Training
and Instruction

8. What is Apprenticeship?
Paid on-the-job training
Formal education component
Companies hire and train their permanent workforce
These are not temp / internship jobs
Union or non-union companies
Military trades can be apprenticed
Program curricula can be time-based, competency-based, or hybrids of the two
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9. Standards of Registered Apprenticeship
Twenty-two Basic Standards including:
Defined on-the-job learning plan
Nearly 1000 skills, crafts and trades
Defined curriculum for Related Instruction
Identified education provider
Progressive wage schedule set by employer
Safe equipment and facilities for training
Apprentice progress evaluation
Qualified mentors and supervisors
Typical program ranges from 1-4 years, based on industry requirements
No discrimination
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10. Apprenticeships Can Be Structured in Many Ways

11. Why Apprenticeship?

12. Why Apprenticeship? Growing Talent Gap; aging workforce
Closing gaps in workers’ skills and credentials
Investing in talent that can keep pace with current technology
Implementing training models that develop and “up-skill” workforce

13. Benefits for Program Sponsors
Recruiting tool to attract qualified applicants
Reduce absenteeism and employee turnover
Increase productivity
Reduce cost of training
Ensure quality of related technical instruction
Enhance problem-solving ability and versatility of employees
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14. Benefits for Program Sponsors
Provides employees who are certified, competent and highly skilled
Tailored training to meet industry needs
Training matches or exceeds requirements of certifying agencies and licensing boards
Technical assistance provided by Office of Apprenticeship
Associated with a nationally recognized system of training throughout the United States
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15. Benefits for the Apprentice
An “earn while you learn” format, with increasing wages during the entire training period
On-the-job learning on current technology and equipment, under the guidance of qualified mentors
Assures proper related instruction
Assures job training & certifications will meet industry standards
Linkages to degree programs
Nationally recognized Certificates of Completion
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16. Veterans
Registered Apprenticeship programs are approved for veterans benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill
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17. High Growth Industries with Registered Apprenticeship
Advanced Manufacturing
Aerospace
Automotive
Biotechnology
Construction
Energy
Financial Services
Geospatial
Health Care
Homeland Security
Hospitality
Information Technology
Retail Trade
Transportation

18. How is a Program Started?
Potential sponsor:
Determines occupations in which to provide On-the-Job (OJT) training
2000 hours per year
Determines Related Training Instruction (RTI) provider for each occupation
Minimum of 144 hours per year
Determines Wage Schedule for all occupations
Establishes selection procedure for apprentices
Establishes affirmative action plan for apprentices
Identifies at least one apprentice per occupation for training
Required for program registration
Contacts the Office of Apprenticeship or the PA Department of Labor & Industry
Liaisons to the PA Apprenticeship Training Council (PATC)
Standards of Apprenticeship are developed and submitted to PATC for review and approval
Program is approved; sponsor begins training apprentices
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19. How is a Program Maintained?
Sponsor is required to:
Comply with all Federal and State laws regarding wages (i.e., minimum wage)
Pay apprentices at or higher than the approved wage schedule
Comply with all components of their approved Standards of Apprenticeship
Keep accurate records of all apprentices’ training, OJT hours, RTI hours and courses, etc.
Records should be consistent through the workforce (i.e., track the same information for all apprentices)
Comply with all requests from the Office of Apprenticeship or PATC when they are performing Compliance Reviews or Quality Assessments (routine monitoring of program)
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20. Current Initiatives

21. American Apprenticeship Initiative Grant National Apprenticeship Week
ApprenticeshipUSA
LEADERs
American Apprenticeship Initiative Grant
RACC
National Apprenticeship Week

22. Moving forward, it will be critical to continue to recognize and replicate existing innovations and success, identify new opportunities for collaboration and growth, and ensure that Registered Apprenticeship remains at the forefront of a national response to critical workforce, education, and economic development needs.

23. Additional Resources:
Registered Apprenticeship
List of Apprenticeable Occupations
Search Program Sponsors Database

24. Additional Resources:
American Apprenticeship Grants Fact Sheet and FAQs
Apprenticeship Toolkit
Federal Funding for Apprenticeship
Employer’s Playbook to Build a Registered Apprenticeship Program

25. PA Department of Labor & Industry Contact:
Eric Ramsay – Director, Apprenticeship and Training Office
(717)

26. USDOL / Office of Apprenticeship Contacts:
Tom Bydlon – Regional Director (215)
Ron Leonard – State Director (215)
Christine Mullen – Regional Executive Assistant (215)
Steve Myers – Apprenticeship Representative (610)