Region 6 Means Business
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1 Region 6 Means Business Apprenticeship And its Benefits to YOU as a Business Service, a Relationship Builder and a Means of Initiative Sustainability Wednesday, March 15, 2006 2 pm Pacific Call 888 373 3590 passcode: business
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Region 6 Means Business
Apprenticeship And its Benefits to YOU as a Business Service, a
Relationship Builder and a Means of Initiative Sustainability
Wednesday, March 15, 2006 2 pm Pacific Call 888 373 3590 passcode: business
Department of LaborOffice of Apprenticeship Training, Employer and Labor Services (OATELS)
Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT)
Patricia Garcia
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OVERVIEW
• What is Registered Apprenticeship.
• Federal Government’s role / State Government’s role.
• High Growth Job Training Initiative / Apprenticeship occupations.
• How is a new apprenticeship program registered?
• What are the opportunities in YOUR local area or state?
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What is Apprenticeship?
• Time-tested training system.• Structured on-the-job training.• Supervision by qualified mentors.• Combines related technical instruction.• Progressive pay scale.• Flexible and industry driven.• Over 938 apprenticeable occupations.
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Registered Apprenticeship Minimum Requirements
Customarily learned on-the-job.
Clearly identified and commonly recognized in industry.
Involves manual, mechanical or technical skills and knowledge (min. of 2000 hours OJT).
Requires related instruction to supplement OJT.
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BASIC CONCEPT• An apprentice can be anyone looking to enter into an occupation.
• They apply to a local apprenticeship program.
•They work on the job with a qualified experienced worker.
•In addition to working, they attend classes.
•When they finish the apprenticeship, they receive a Certificate of Completion.
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Role of the Federal Government
•National Apprenticeship Act (1937)
•Standards for registering apprenticeship 29 CFR, part 29
•Equal Employment Opportunity 29 CFR, part 30
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Role of State Government
•State Apprenticeship Law 1939
•State Apprenticeship Council
•Apprenticeship Standards
•Quarterly public meetings
•OTHER: Montoya Funds
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80% of current apprenticeship programs are in construction and manufacturing
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21ST CENTURY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
High Growth Job Training Initiative
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OVER-ARCHING GOAL
To have the apprenticeship training system be an important workforce development
strategy for employers and workers in the 21st century.
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•Advanced Manufacturing
•Information Technology
•Transportation
•Hospitality
•Financial Services
•Energy
• Health Care
• Biotechnology
• Geospatial
• Automotive
• Retail
• Construction
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How is a new apprenticeship program registered?
• Find an employer(‘s) with a need.
• Locate a local training provider.
• Supply technical assistance.– Set up Standards– Establish Work Processes, Curriculum– New occupation, submit for approval
• Register Program, provide continuing technical support.
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Get in touch with Patty for follow up!Patricia Garcia
Regional Executive AssistantUS Department of Labor
Office of Apprenticeship Training, Employer & Labor Services
71 Stevenson Street, Room 815San Francisco, CA 95105
(415) 975-4369(415) 975-4910 Fax
