1. Registered Apprenticeship: A Proven Workforce Strategy
Becky DeMatteis – Program Supervisor
ApprenticeOhio
12/8/2018

2. Registered Apprenticeship
Contractual agreement with sponsor, apprentice, and the state
Involves technical skills & theoretical knowledge
Structured on-the-job training & supplemental related instruction (classroom)
Employment and wages

3. Formal Regulation
National Apprenticeship Law, or Fitzgerald Act, passed in 1937
Defined occupations set by national industry standards
29 CFR Parts 29 & 30
Formulated sponsor program plan (standards)

4. State Recognition
U.S. Department of Labor awarded Ohio “State Apprenticeship Council” status in 1957
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services (ODJFS) – State Apprenticeship Agency
ApprenticeOhio – state ODJFS staff - Office of Workforce Development - register and monitor apprenticeship programs
Council - Ohio State Apprenticeship Council (OSAC) – 9 member advisory board

5. Sponsor Requirements Applicant qualifications Apprentice selection
Affirmative action
Journeyperson-to-apprentice ratio
Progressive wage schedules
Apprentice & programmatic records retention

6. Registered Sponsor Structure
Union
Single Employer
Group of Employers
Non-Union

7. Ohio’s System 234 occupations
934 sponsors, representing more than 13,000 employers
19,307 registered apprentices
5,500+ new apprentices registered/yr.
2,000+ completion certificates/yr.
61% apprentice completion rate

8. On-the-Job Training Structured, systematic approach
Training provided by skilled mentors
Minimum of 2,000 hours
Time and competency based or a hybrid
Minimum hours dictated per occupation by national industry standards
Progressive wage schedules

9. Related Instruction
Provided by, or in conjunction with, public colleges and universities *USO*
Instructor qualification requirements
Safety training
Minimum of 144 contact hours
Based on national industry standards

10. National Industry Credential
Certificate is a NATIONALLY recognized portable credential; and in some cases – a college degree

11. Benefits for Apprentices
High-demand, career opportunities
Employment with sustainable wages during training
Increased marketable skill set and job security
Opportunity to have a paid education
Nationally recognized portable credential

12. Benefits for Sponsors Reduced employee recruitment costs
Establishes a pipeline of skilled workers
Customer marketing tool
Increased employee productivity
Reduced employee turnover costs
Progressive wage schedule

13. Approved Programs in Ohio
Click the Ohio Means Jobs link below for program list:

14. Program Registration Inquiry
Contact the Apprenticeship Service Provider (ASP) that covers your area:
The local ASP can schedule an on-site consultation at organization’s place of business
Draft program standards will be developed for the organization along with technical assistance

15. Recognized pre-apprenticeship
Youth and Adult Pre-Apprenticeship
Formalized partnership between the pre-apprenticeship provider recognized and Registered Apprenticeship sponsor(s)
Eligibility for Council recognition:

16. pre-apprenticeship Recognition
EEO Pledge
Enrollment procedures
Instructional content
Participant status
Safety and welfare
Program administration
Linkage
Eligibility for Council recognition:

17. Recognized pre-apprenticeship Credential
Approved by Ohio Department of Education as one of recognized industry credentials for the maximum amount of 12 points towards student graduation requirements

18. Apprenticeohio Website
For additional information:

19. FOLLOW@APPRENTICEOHIO

20. Questions?