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Apprenticeshipas a Talent Development Strategy

State of AlaskaDepartment of Labor & Workforce Development

Division of Employment & Training Services

Why Registered Apprenticeship?

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Build a Competitive WorkforceTeaches more than skills. Teaches people how to problem

solve, be self reliant and understand company goals

Time-Tested ModelProven Strategy for Recruiting, Training and

Retaining World-Class Talent Used by Industry for Decades (and longer!)

Adaptable and FlexibleApprenticeship is surprisingly flexible. Can be started as

young as 16 years of age. They can continue to attain education and earn a master craftsman or train as a trainer.

“Life Long Learning”

The Foundation of Registered Apprenticeship

• Dual education system that combines practical training backed up by theoretical training.

• Apprentices are mentored from day one at their workplace - OJL

• Apprentices learn work habits, responsibility and absorb the culture of the company

• An apprenticeship can last 1 – 5 years depending on the occupation

• Apprentices receive a national certification of completion which is recognized nationwide and prepares them to test for industry certifications.

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COMPONENTS OF A REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

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Registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship and/or Federally Recognized State Apprenticeship Agencies

Five Core Components

Employer Involvement

Structured On-the-Job

Learning

Related Technical

Instruction

Rewards for Skill Gains

National Occupational

Credential

Related Technical Instruction (RTI)

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Minimum of 144 Hours Per Year (No Maximum)

Related Training Providers Vocational and/or Technical

Schools Community Colleges or

Universities

Industry Associations Labor Non-Union and Union

Organizations In-House or Sponsor

RTI Delivery Methods

Classroom Correspondence Electronic Media/Online

TYPES OF APPRENTICESHIP

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• School to Apprenticeship• Pre Apprenticeship

ApprenticeshipFront loaded, military, pre-apprenticeship, ROTC etc.

Advanced ApprenticeshipSpecializations

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Behavioral Health Aide

Behavioral Health Counselor

Dental Assistant

MRI Technologist

Dispensing Optician

Medical Office Assistant

Nursing Assistants

Medical Assistants

Nurse Assistants

Community Health Worker

Health Information

Management Specialist

CNA –Specialty

Chiropractic Clinical Assist.

Pharmacy Tech

Sterile Processing Tech

Surgical Technologist

Tumor Registrar

Medical Biller-Coder

Veterinary Technician

Health Care Apprenticeship in Alaska

Benefits for Employers

• Skilled employees tailored to employer’s needs• Higher productivity and knowledge transfer• Payroll and training cost savings• A systematic approach to training • Reduced turnover rates• Lower recruitment costs• A pipeline of skilled workers

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Apprentice Progressive Skill Attainment

Incremental Wage IncreasesWages are based on Labor Market

Information

Apprentice Wages Percentage of Journeyworker Wage Rates

Journeyworker Supervision and Apprentice Rates

Credit for Previous Experience Incumbent Workers Documented Work Experience Documented Educational Experience Pre-Apprenticeship Experience Military Veterans

Apprentice Minimum Requirements

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Minimum Age of 16 Years Old U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency Status or

Residents Whose Visas Permit Employment Within the United States

Ability to Satisfy Sponsor Additional Minimum Requirements (if applicable) (Education, Physical Ability, Background Checks, Drug Testing, etc.)

Ability to Successfully Complete OJL and RTI Requirements (Assessed by Sponsor)

Desire to Earn – Learn – Succeed!

Registered ApprenticeshipFacts and Figures

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Did You Know?Did You Know?150,000

Employers and Labor Management Organizations

Participate in Registered Apprenticeship.

500,000Registered Apprenticeships

Nationwide in More than 1,000 Occupations.

$50,000 Average

Starting Salary of Apprentices Per Year While Earning a Credential

Equivalent to a 2 or 4 Year College Degree

$300,000 Amount Workers Who Complete

Registered Apprenticeship Programs Earn More Over a Lifetime Than Peers

$1.47 per $1.00For Every $1 Spent on Registered Apprenticeship,

Employers Get an Average of $1.47 Back in Increased Productivity

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PROGRESS IN ALASKA

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AAI Registered Apprenticeships – Healthcare• Apprentices – 370 82% of goal met• Pre-Apprentices – 734• Total participants 1104 – 92% of goal met• Number of Sponsor – 69• Number of Employers – 99 way over goal of 20• Completions 78

Apprenticeship Expansion Grant• Goal for total # of Apprentices Statewide = 2,241• Current # of Apprentices statewide = 2047 – 91% goal

met

UNEMPLOYMENT DATA

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• Today 130 Million people working fulltime; apprenticeship is less than .5% of the working class

• Unemployment rate is US 3.9% - 6.2 Million

• Alaska population – 739,795; Unemployment 6.9% - 24,922

• Alaska youth population ages 16-24 = 86710;

• Alaska Native youth population ages 16-24 = 15754 – 18%

• Alaska youth unemployment 11.9% ; Age 16-19= 19.7% & Age 20-24 = 9.2%

• Highest unemployment areas – Northern and Southwestern Economic Region

• Highest Alaska Native youth areas Northern and Southwestern Economic Regions

PIONEER HOMES CNA SPECIALITY

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11 graduated apprentices in CNA – Dementia SpecialtyCurrently enrolled 14 apprentices is CNA – Dementia Speciality

Comments of Graduates:• The training changed my philosophy and values in providing excellent

care assistance to resident with dementia and their family

• I am walking away with many new skills and knowledge that is vital for my profession

• I could not ask for a better learning experience

• Through this apprenticeship, I hope to make a positive impact on our resident’s life and to the team

• One of my favorite courses was on death and dying given by a hospice nurse. It was a great resource to apply to my job but also my personal life. I also really enjoyed learning about the different diseases we commonly see and what to expect from the progression.

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Department of Labor & Workforce DevelopmentDivision of Employment and Training Services

Statewide Apprenticeship Coordinatorjacqueline.garcia@alaska.gov

(907) 269-3729

Construction/Transportation/Hospitality/Education

• Electrician• Plumber• Pipefitter• Boilermaker• Welder• Carpenters• Sheet Metal Workers• Millwrights• Ironworkers• Operating Engineers• Piledrivers & Divers• Construction Drivers• Truck/Bus Mechanics

• Automotive Mechanics• Machinist• BERT• Building Maintenance• Mining • Merchant Mariners• A&P Mechanic• Air Transport Pilot• Cook• Food Service Manager• Meat Cutter• Associate Teacher

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Registered Apprenticeship Credentials

Employer Credentials Nationally Recognized Certificate of Program

Registration National Apprenticeship System Training Site Approved for “Federal Purposes” Program approved for WIOA Eligible Training Provider

ListApprentice Credentials Nationally Recognized Certificate of Completion Interim Credentials Stackable Credentials Opportunity to Earn College Credits, Certificates,

Diplomas & Degrees

Basic Sponsor Responsibilities

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Employ Apprentices Full Time Program Sponsor Does Not Have to Be the Employer

Train Apprentices in OJL Job Tasks Apprentices Must Have the Opportunity to Train in All

Phases of the Occupation

Train Apprentices in RTI CoursesProgram Sponsor/Training Provide

Develop Skilled Workforce

Apprenticeship for Veterans

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Opportunity for Direct Entry – The military has over 70,000 active apprentices over 125 occupations Train Apprentices in OJL Job Tasks

Recruiting and Retaining Skilled Talent – Military candidates have been trained to work for efficiency, and possess the self-discipline that many hiring managers seek

Work Ethic – Through training and military culture, veterans typically have a strong work ethic

Benefits for Veterans in a Registered ApprenticeshipWork for Top Companies – Many top companies use Registered

Apprenticeship

A Career – Successful long-term career

National Industry Certification – Certification valid across the U.S.

A paycheck – From day one and can be supplemented by your GI Benefits

Registered Apprenticeship Program Development Process

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Step 1 Contact

Us

Contact Alaska Department of Labor

and Workforce Development –

Statewide Apprenticeship

Coordinator

Step 2 Build

Program

Provide New Sponsor Information or Complete Online Standards Builder

Step 3 Program

Check

Review and Approval of Customized Standards of

Apprenticeship Developed Based on

Sponsor’s Operational Input

Step 4 Program

Registered

Receive Finalized Standards of

Apprenticeship and Certificate of Registration Documents

Step 5 Launch

Program

Employer Implements Registered

Apprenticeship Program

WEBSITES

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https://www.doleta.gov/oa/data_statistics.cfm

http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/apprentice/index.html