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Registered Apprenticeship

A Talent Development Tool

David WallaceDirectorEOLWD / Division of Apprenticeship TrainingCommonwealth of Massachusetts617-626-5409dwallace@detma.org www.mass.gov/dat

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MA Division of Apprentice Training Overview

Stats

Budget and Fee Structure

GI Bill Reimbursable Grant

Apprentice Integration Manager

Statewide Vocational School Articulation

EEO Outreach Plan

20% Apprentice Requirement

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Apprenticeship Statistics:Massachusetts

1219 Registered Apprenticeship Programs

595 Sponsors

6100 Registered apprentices17 percent minorities 6 percent females

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Budget and Fee Structure Line Item $377,696

Fee Structure

◦ New Annual Apprentice ID Fee / $35 ($70,000-$90,000)

◦ Annual Sponsor Fee / $300

◦ Sponsor Program Verification / $50

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GI Bill Reimbursement Contract

200870 Training Facilities ($64,000)

200983 Training Facilities 19% increase

2010Est. increase of 19% to 100 Facilities

The goal is to increase the contract to a level where one new FTE can be dedicated to managethe contract and conduct veteran outreach

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Apprentice Integration Manager

The Apprentice Integration Manager will work to create linkages between The Division of Apprentice Training and the local One Stop Career Centers

Identify what exactly Registered Apprenticeship is and what roles DAT and the One Stops have in making it a more effective workforce development tool.

Pathways to apprenticeships for both jobseekers and employers can be established.

The apprentice Integration Manager will collaborate with Workforce Investment Boards, One Stop Career Centers, Unions, Employers, Community Colleges and other training vendors on a region-by-region basis in an effort to develop strategies to improve the access to and the utilization of Registered Apprenticeship across the state.

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Apprentice Integration Manager Hire by September 2009 in order for the plans

outlined to be implemented.

This position is vital to ensure that the policies described in the business plan are sustainable into the future.

Will create a cultural shift in the way the Registered Apprenticeship and WIA communities interact with the integration initiatives.

Will carry through administrations and directors.

The new position is DAT’s attempt at creating continuity and succession planning.

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DAT will provide statewide articulation with pre-determined credit in an apprentice program for each student who successfully receives a diploma from a Chapter 74 school.

The student will receive pre- determined level of credit

The student must meet the minimum entry requirements and pass the interview process.

Statewide Vocational School Articulation

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Articulation (cont.) Credit will have the benefit of increased

wages and standing in the program.

Credit will be given once the probation period has been completed.

Guaranteed credit is restricted to the career path of the student however individual programs may provide additional credit.

Parents and guidance councilors will be better able to help students plan their career choices.

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EEO Outreach Plan

Goals

◦ To establish five standing outreach collaboratives statewide which include area members of organizations representing the underserved populations and area apprentice sponsors.

◦ To create an atmosphere of understanding and trust between all parties by identifying past experiences both good and bad on all sides.

◦ To establish an easily accessible central contact depository of outreach partners on DAT’s website. Sorted by area and coalitions.

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20% Apprentice Requirement

Economic Recovery Taskforce

250 members on 10 committees 192 page final report/ 20% apprentice recommendation

MA Economic Recovery Legislation June 27,2009

DAT developed apprentice utilization plan

DAT developed an apprentice insert for procurement

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Underground Economy Taskforce

17 Agencies

Collaborate to identify wage and insurance fraud.

Meet Quarterly and Bi-Weekly

DAT has added compliance verifications◦ DUA◦ AG◦ Workers Comp◦ DOR

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Registered Apprenticeship

A Talent Development Tool

David WallaceDirectorEOLWD / Division of Apprenticeship TrainingCommonwealth of Massachusetts617-626-5407dwallace@detma.org www.mass.gov/dat