1. All Things Apprenticeship
On-the-Job Learning
MasterCraftsman
Kathryn Castelloes, Bureau Chief
Robin Odom, Asst. Bureau Chief

2. In this presentation, learn…
What is Registered Apprenticeship?
How Does Registered Apprenticeship Work?
What are Minimum Program Requirements?
How to Become an Apprentice?
How eligible veterans can earn GI Bill benefits?

3. Overview
Experienced workers transfer their skills to apprentices on-the-job
Apprentices gain skills & knowledge in order to achieve journeyworker status
Apprenticeship is a system of work-based learning that fulfills the needs of industry by preparing workers for skilled trades by combing on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

4. What is Registered Apprenticeship?
Comprehensive and structured on-the-job learning (OJL)
Job Related Education (JRE)

5. On the Job Learning
Outline of the skills and competencies to be learned on the job
Hands on training in the work place
Apprentice learns under the supervision & direction of a skilled mentor
Minimum of 2,000 hours a year
Safety is a requirement

6. Job Related Education
Classroom instruction/related technical instruction
Apprentice learns the theory behind what they do on the job
Increases problem solving ability
Minimum of 144 contact hours per 2,000 hours of OJL
Safety is a requirement
Career Readiness Certification

7. Nationally Recognized Credentials
Explain association and groups
Several different types of employers we work with.
Apprenticeship Committee would be a group of employers established by common core training area in which the program is operated as one program. NC Association of Electrical Contractors, NC Elevator Construotor Mechanis
Employer Associations are associations that develop apprenticeship standards for their members who will have the same standards guidelines but operate their own program
Statewide groups – Firefighters, Electric Membership Corporation, Electricities 7

8. How Does Registered Apprenticeship Work?
Consultant works with employer to develop training program
Apprentice is an employee who is mentored and monitored

9. Minimum Apprentice Requirements?
Minimum Age of 16
HS Graduate/Student or GED
Employee of Sponsor
Minimum 144 hrs of Job Related Education annually
Not fully trained in occupation

10. How to Become an Apprentice?
Complete pre-apprentice training
Explore work-based learning programs such as internship or cooperative education to confirm career choice
Be an apprentice with your current employer
Be an apprentice before or after completing either a 2 or 4 year degree

11. Additional Programs offered by NC DOL
On-The-Job Learning program
Master Craftsman Program

12. OJL Program Shorter term training program
1,000-4,000 hours of on-the-job learning
Occupations that are not apprenticeable
Job Related Education is optional
Trainees receive a certificate of completion

13. Master Craftsman
For Journeyworker level employees who want to enhance their education and training
Sponsor must have an apprenticeship program
Graduates of the program receive a master craftsman certificate, wallet card and patch

14. Partnership Apprentice Community Colleges/WIA NCDOL Sponsors
This graphic reflects the relationship of the Apprenticeship and Training Bureau partnership with apprentices.
NCDOL
Sponsors
Partnership

15. How eligible veterans can earn GI Bill benefits?
The N.C. Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Training Bureau is the State Approving Agency for eligible veterans
An eligible veteran may receive GI Bill Benefits while working full time and earning wages
This is what that means. In addition to that not only working but entitled to receive educational benefits while receiving wages from the company. We are very proud to provide this service to .

16. Eligible veterans in North Carolina have received up to $10 million in tax-free GI Bill benefits since October 2004 as apprentices/trainees
44 new apprenticeship/OJL occupations were sent to the VA for approval in

17. Benefits of an Apprenticeship Program
Cost effective
Structured and systematic training
Comprehensive skill building
Practical way to evaluate performance
Recruiting and retention tool

18. Apprentice Benefits Nationally recognized portable credential
Recognition as a skilled worker
Provides a sense of accomplishment

19. Top Occupations Among Apprentices
Powerline Technician
Broadband Technician
Electrician
Fire Fighter
Police Officer
Plumber
Truck Mechanic
Correctional Officer
Overhead Lineman
Medical Imaging Customer Service Engineer

20. 2009-2010 Program Statistics 2,822 new registrations
3,089 registrants completed their training program
$16.97 average wage of completers
580 programs served in North Carolina
3,533 active apprentices/trainees

21. For More Information Contact Apprenticeship & Training Bureau
(919)
1-800-NC-LABOR or ( )
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April 6-8, 2011 in Greensboro at Embassy Suites
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