1. Registered Apprenticeship
An Introduction to
Registered Apprenticeship
U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Office of Apprenticeship
Steven D. Opitz, Regional Director
Dallas, Texas

2. Background
Apprenticeship has a history dating back over 4,000 years and has developed skilled workers in this country since its discovery.
The National Apprenticeship Act, signed into Law in 1937 initiated the formalization of apprenticeship in the United States
Because of the flexibility and adaptability of the apprenticeship system, it continues to be a highly successful training model
Background
Apprenticeship has a history dating back over 4,000 years and has developed skilled workers in this country since its discovery.
The National Apprenticeship Act, signed into Law in 1937 initiated the formalization of apprenticeship in the United States
Because of the flexibility and adaptability of the apprenticeship system, it continues to be a highly successful training model

3. What is Registered Apprenticeship?
An Industry-Driven Training Strategy
Combines theory and practice through supervised on-the-job learning, supplemented with related technical instruction
Apprenticeship is a structured, formalized method of training both existing and future workers
Takes unskilled or semi-skilled workers to the fully-skilled level
A partnership with employers, employees, & the Federal Government
What is Registered Apprenticeship?
An Industry-Driven Training Strategy
Combines theory and practice through supervised on-the-job learning, supplemented with related technical instruction
Apprenticeship is a structured, formalized method of training both existing and future workers
Apprenticeship Takes unskilled or semi-skilled workers to the fully-skilled level
A partnership with employers, employees, & the Federal Government

4. What Does Registered Apprenticeship Offer?
High wage opportunities that meet or exceed those of many college graduates
Challenging and interesting work in a wide range of occupations
Increased marketability and job security
Opportunity to earn college credit in many occupational areas
Leads to a nationally recognized Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship which provides for portability
What Does Registered Apprenticeship Offer?
Offers high wage opportunities that meet or exceed those of many college graduates
Challenging and interesting work in a wide range of occupations
Increased marketability and job security
Opportunity to earn college credit in many occupational areas
Leads to a nationally recognized Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship which provides for portability

5. This is what a Office of Apprenticeship Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship looks like. These certificates are recognized nationally and provide portability.

6. What Kind of Jobs are Covered?
Nationally, there are more than 960 apprenticeable occupations in all of the major industries
New opportunities are occurring in high tech occupations through the President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative, such as security, heathcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, transportation, geospatial, and more
What Kind of Jobs are Covered?
Nationally, there are more than 960 apprenticeable occupations in all of the major industries
New opportunities are occurring in high tech occupations through the President’s High Growth Job Training Initiative, such as security, heathcare, information technology, advanced manufacturing, transportation, geospatial, and more

7. Apprenticeship in High Growth Industries
Some of the targeted industries and their associated organizations are:
Healthcare – CAEL
Information Technology – NITAS
Advanced Manufacturing – NIMS
Geospatial Technology – GTAP
Transportation – Warner and UPS
Healthcare Analysis has determined that we are heading for a healthcare crisis. The Secretary of Labor has deemed that the healthcare profession needs assistance with this pending crisis and that the Registered Apprenticeship Model can assist by providing another training methodology. We have developed a series of C.N.A. models for specific institutional occupations through Council for Adult Experiential Learning (CAEL).
IT At the turn of the century, it became apparent that the Office of Apprenticeship needed to get involved with high tech industries and professions that were suffering from global competition in addition to facing capacity and competency issues related to training. By its nature, IT is a rapidly changing economic force that affects every industry. Since the IT field has become so pervasive in all business settings, it is imperative that we share this new training methodology with all industries. CompTia and NITAS
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Not unlike the IT industry, Advanced Manufacturing has to find ways to remain competitive in a global marketplace. The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) is coordinating an industry-led partnership of 6 key trade association in the industry, 3 international labor organizations, and several other partners to establish standards that are benchmarks of excellence for metalworkers and their employers. This is to support the development of a skilled workforce through a credentialing program.
What is Geospatial Technology? It is an information technology field of practice that acquires, manages, interprets, integrates, displays, analyzes, or otherwise uses data focusing on the geographic, temporal, and spatial context. It also includes development and life-cycle management of information technology tools to support the above. Sample occupations in this industry include: cartographers, surveyors, environmental engineers, aerospace engineers, inspectors, testers, etc. and at NASA, and global positioning or search and navigation-related jobs.
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Transportation Warner Trucking and United Parcel Service. Warner has over 15,000 apprentices in the Heavy Truck driver occupation.

8. How Long is the Training?
Apprenticeships can last from 1 to 6 years
Most skills require 3 to 4 years
Programs can be time-based, competency-based or a hybrid
How Long is the training?
Apprenticeships can last from 1 to 6 years
Most skills require 3 to 4 years
Programs can be time-based, competency-based or a hybrid, which is a combination of the two.

9. How Much are Apprentices Paid?
Apprentices usually start at 40 to 50 percent of a journey worker’s wage
Wages increase at regular intervals as job skills increase
The salary for journey-level workers competes with many college graduates
How Much are Apprentices Paid?
Apprentices usually start at 40 to 50 percent of a journey worker’s wage
Wages increase at regular intervals as job skills increase
The salary for journey-level workers competes with many college graduates

10. How Does a person Apply?
Candidates should apply directly to the individual programs. These can be identified by visiting our website
This website has a program sponsor database organized by state, county and the various occupations
How Does a person Apply?
Candidates should apply directly to the individual programs. These can be identified by visiting our website
This website has a program sponsor database organized by state, county and the various occupations

11. Registration of an Apprenticeship Program
Takes place when a company or an association registers their apprenticeship program with the Office of Apprenticeship.
This is accomplished through a set of Apprenticeship Standards which outlines how the program will operate and includes, but is not limited to:
Registration of an Apprenticeship Program
Takes place when a company or an association registers their apprenticeship program with the Office of Apprenticeship.
There are 22 provisions that must be met in order to register an apprenticeship program with us. These provisions ensure a structured effective training program that will produce a highly skilled workforce.
This is accomplished through a set of Apprenticeship Standards which outlines how the program will operate and includes, but is not limited to:

12. Apprenticeship Standards Include:
Safety
Record Keeping
On-the-Job Work Processes
Related Instruction
Progressive Wage Rates
Journeyworker to Apprentice Ratio
Equal Opportunity Pledge
Affirmative Action Plan
(5 or more apprentices)
Safety – Safety training is paramount in both the on-the-job learning and in the related classroom instruction
Record Keeping – In any successful training program, records must be maintained to validate and review such a program’s effect
On-the-Job Work Processes – Developed and validated by industry. This outlines the tasks that each apprentice must master on the job
Related Instruction – Must have a structured classroom/theoretical portion that is coordinated with the on-the-job learning
Progressive Wage Rates – As the apprentice develops more competency and productivity, their wages are increased
Journeyworker to Apprentice Ratio – This requirement ensures apprentices get proper supervision and work in a safe environment
(5 or more apprentices)
Equal Opportunity Pledge – Pledges non-discrimination
Affirmative Action Plan - Outlines outreach activities

13. Apprenticeship Shared Values
Customer Focused
Accountability of Training
Performance-Based Outcomes
High Quality Training to Industry Skills Standards
Develops High Performance Workforce
Labor Market Driven to Meet Skilled Worker Needs
Apprenticeship Shared Values
Customer Focus - With the high involvement of the parties sponsoring the program, apprenticeship begins with an orientation of the needs of the employer and the apprentice.
Accountability of Training - Standardized record keeping requirements document OJL, promotions, wage increases, classroom participation and accomplishments, competencies, fair and equitable treatment.
Performance-Based Outcomes - The registered apprenticeship system tracks apprentices (full-time employees) throughout the term of training and identifies wages earned throughout training as well as those graduating to "journeyworker" status. The system is outcome driven.
High Quality Training - Training programs are developed to broad national guideline standards and customized for local needs.
High Performance - Credentialing of skills obtained, supplemental classroom training, clearly identified industry standards, training by qualified journey workers, routine performance assessment and accountability, on-demand technical assistance by training experts, and a federal/state recognized administrative structure spell "High Performance".
Labor Market Driven - Developed by industry, delivered by industry, supported by education and monitored by government. Working with Skill Standards boards to insure quality training that meets demand.

14. Benefits For the Apprentice
Skill acquisition which will enable more effective competition in labor market and thus, increased job security.
Earn while learning. Apprentices are covered by a progressively increasing wage schedule on acquisition of skills.
Formalized training under experienced supervision.
Benefits
For the Apprentice
Skill acquisition which will enable more effective competition in labor market and thus, increased job security.
Earn while learning. All apprentices are PAID employees!
Formalized training under experienced supervision.

15. Benefits For the Apprentice cont.
Nationally recognized certification ensures high level of mobility.
Registered Apprenticeship Programs are approved for Veteran’s Benefits as Vocational Training Providers.
Many apprenticeship programs have “Direct Entry” provisions such as Job Corps graduates and Veterans
Benefits
For the Apprentice cont.
Apprentices are covered by a progressively increasing wage schedule on acquisition of skills.
Nationally recognized certification ensures a high level of mobility.
Registered Apprenticeship programs are approved for veteran’s benefits as Vocational Training Providers.
Many apprenticeship programs have “Direct Entry” provisions such as Job Corps graduates and Veterans.

16. Benefits For the employer
Free consulting service from a OA Representative who is trained to assist in the identification of skilled training needs, as well as in the development of a sound training plan to meet those needs.
Greater customer satisfaction generated by quality workmanship.
More flexible workforce through higher skill diversification.
Create a reservoir of skilled workers for future workforce needs of the company.
Benefits
For the employer
Free consulting service from a Office of Apprenticeship representative who is trained to assist in the identification of skilled training needs, as well in the development of a sound training plan to meet those needs.
Greater customer satisfaction generated by quality workmanship.
More flexible workforce through higher skill diversification.
Create a reservoir of skilled workers for future workforce needs of the company.

17. Benefits For the employer cont.
Lowers costs by increasing productivity through higher skill levels and graduated pay scale in proportion to skill levels.
Reduce turnover and absenteeism through employee motivation to learn new job skills.
Improves employer-employee relations by demonstrating an “I care” attitude.
A recruiting tool.
Benefits
For the employer cont.
Lowers costs by increasing productivity through higher skill levels and graduated pay scale in proportion to skill levels.
Reduces turnover and absenteeism through employee motivation to learn new job skills.
Improves employer-employee relations by demonstrating an “I care” attitude.
A recruiting tool.

18. How Do We Set a Program Up?
Contact your local Apprenticeship & Training Representative (ATR)
The ATR will work with you to develop an apprenticeship program to meet your specific needs
How Do We Set a Program Up?
Contact your local Apprenticeship & Training Representative (ATR)
The ATR will work with you to develop an apprenticeship program to meet your specific needs

19. OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP
REGIONAL STRUCTURE 1 6 5 2 4 3
Regional Structure
The Office of Apprenticeship is divided into 6 regions: Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and San Francisco
We also have state and field offices throughout the country.
REGIONAL OFFICE (6)
STATE/LOCAL OFFICES (72)

20. National Apprenticeship Statistics - 10/12/2007
Over 27,000 Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Over 198,000 Employers
Over 460,000 Apprentices
33% - Minorities
5% - Women
34% - Youth (ages 18-24)
Over 40,000 Active Military Apprentices
National Apprenticeship Statistics - 10/12/2007
Over 27,000 Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Over 198,000 Employers
Over 460,000 Apprentices
33% - Minorities
5% - Women
34% - Youth (ages 18-24)
Over 40,000 Active Military Apprentices

21. Where to Get More Information
For more information, access our National Website at:
What’s new in apprenticeship
Includes contact information for the representative in your area
Provides a database of program sponsors in each state listed by county and occupation with program address
Or call our Toll-Free Hotline:
1-877-US-2JOBS ( )
Where to Get More Information
For more information, access our National Website at:
What’s new in apprenticeship
Includes contact information for the representative in your area
Provides a database of program sponsors in each state listed by county and occupation with program address
Or call our Toll-Free Hotline:
1-877-US-2JOBS ( )

22. Questions?
Questions?