Disability Program Navigator & Registered Apprenticeship –

7/25/06

Ken LembergTraining RepresentativeOffice of Apprenticeship

U.S. Department of Labor

Apprenticeship . . . A Demand Driven Training System for any potential worker or employer

History

In the early 20th century the developing economy required a more formal system of Registered Apprenticeship—a system that provided reliable, skilled workers across various industries. In 1937 Congress enacted the National Apprenticeship Act.

Apprenticeship . . .in America

What Authority Determines Registered Apprenticeship?

National Apprenticeship Act (Fitzgerald Act of 1937)

Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) Title 29 Parts 29 and 30

Key Points

Registered Apprenticeship is one of the few training approaches, public or private, in the United States that is driven directly by the demands of industry.

Private and public sector industries and/or organizations can become a sponsor of an Apprenticeship Program.

Apprenticeship Programs can be designed as time-based, competency-based, and/or a combination of both.

Nationally recognized programs that provide high-level certification and certificates that meet industry standards

Apprenticeship . . .in America

Key Points Today there are more

than:

– 27,000 program sponsors across the United States

– 405,000 apprentices in various industries

– 57,000 graduates

Apprenticeship . . .in America

Credit for Previous

Experience

Related Instruction

On-the-Job Learning

Administration of the

Program

Equal Opportunity

Apprentice Selection

RatiosApprenticeSupervision

Apprenticeship . . .Key Elements

Wages Earn While You Learn

What is the Criteria for an Apprenticeable Occupation?

Occupation is learned on-the-job, minimum 2,000 hours

Recognized throughout the industry

Manual, mechanical or technical skills

Requires related classroom instruction

Approved by National OA office

Registered Apprenticeship

Creates a competitive advantage that strategically prepares business & their employees for the 21st century marketplace

On-the-Job LearningClassroom Instruction

Community/Technical Colleges& Adult

Education

Industry ProvidedTraining

Credentials

ProgressiveSkill

Attainment

Theoreticaland AppliedKnowledge

Life-LongLearning

Competent

Workforce

Worker

Apprenticeship . . .Cross Section of Occupations – much potential for

workers with disabilities Air Transport Pilot Animal Trainer Baker Biomedical Equipment Technician Cable Installer-Repairer Carpenter Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) Dental Assistant Draft, Mechanical Direct Care Specialist Electrician Engine Repairer Fabricator-Assembler Metal Foundry Metallurgist Gem Cutter Graphics Designer Horse Trainer Health Care Sanitary Technician Hotel Associate (Front Desk Clerk)

Internet Working Technician IT Generalist IT Project Manager Landscape Gardener Line Maintainer Medicaid Disability Claims

Adjudicator Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Transcriptionist Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN) Painter Paramedic Pharmacist Assistant Plumber Prosthetics Technician Metal Fabricator Meteorologist Recording Engineer Surgical Technologist

The new and/or emerging industries that are projected to grow are:

- Automotive - Security

- Advanced Manufacturing - Energy

- Biotechnology - Construction

- Geospatial - Health Care

- Hospitality - Information Technology

- Retail - Transportation

Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Health Care Apprentices are employed and training in a number of

health care fields including Certified Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Surgical Technologist, and Emergency Medical Technician.

Good Samaritan skilled nursing facilities across the nation are establishing apprenticeship programs for the Certified Nursing Assistant.

Additional apprenticeable occupations include

Medical Transcriptionist & Medicaid Disability Claims Adjudicator – in the early promotion stages.

Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Automotive Industry Selected occupations, such as automotive technicians,

automotive body and related repairers, and automotive glass installers and repairers, are expected to increase in employment by at least 10% between 2000-2010. All these occupations are Apprenticeable.

Presently, there are over 250 Apprenticeship Programs throughout the nation focusing on automotive services.

Advancing Apprenticeship . . . High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Information Technology IT apprenticeable occupations include IT Generalist, IT

Project Manager and Internet Working Technician.

CompTIA is assisting with the development and implementation of the National Information Technology Apprenticeship System, a competency-based Apprenticeship methodology that supports consistent and flexible credentialing for the career development and advancement of IT workers.

Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – Geospatial A Geospatial Technology Apprenticeship

Program in collaboration with the U.S. DOL has been implemented. The academic curriculum is for the occupation of Geospatial Technician. This is a new Apprenticeable occupation.

This program encompasses skill development in the fields of remote sensing, geographic information systems and global positioning system technologies.

Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative

Industry Profile – High Tech Manufacturing Registered Apprenticeship has a long and valued role

with the manufacturing industry since the 1940s. Today there are ongoing efforts to redesign the Apprenticeship Model as competency-based for this industry.

National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has entered into an agreement with U.S. DOL to develop a competency-based Apprenticeship System to fundamentally change and dramatically improve the way workers are trained in American manufacturing.

Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative

Myths of Registered Apprenticeship

Myth: Registered apprenticeship is for young people only.

Fact: Average age entering apprenticeship: 27.5

years Dislocated workers, college grads Adult learners seeking career pathway

Myths of Registered Apprenticeship

Myth: Registered apprenticeship is for large employers, union shops and the building trades only.

Fact: 225,000+ participating businesses Union shops, open shops and small businesses Over 860 approved apprenticeable

occupations Construction, Healthcare, Skilled Nursing,

Education, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Others

What are the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship to the Employer?

Grow your own skilled workforce

More diverse, skilled workforce

Wages paid according to skill level

Reduce turnover, Better retention

Better productivity and morale

Raise learning for all employees

What are the Benefits of Registered Apprenticeship to the Employee?

“Earn while you learn” Wages increase as skill level increases

Career pathway to higher skilled, higher wage jobs

Learn job specific skills that lead to economic self-sufficiency

National certification, portable recognition

OA Partnerships in the Disability Community

NISH:*Organization creating employment

opportunities for people with severe disabilities

*Strong advocate and resource provider for Registered Apprenticeship

*Has facilitated the NISH National Apprenticeship and Training Team

*Occupations of interest in Food Service and Custodial/Maintenance

Where Can I Go For More Resources?

Website for USDOL/OA contacts:http://www.doleta.gov/atels%5Fbat/national.cfmhttp://www.doleta.gov/atels%5Fbat/stateoffices.cfm

www.careervoyages.gov

Apprentice brochures from OA

Kenneth Lemberg, Apprenticeship Representative

U.S. DOL – ETA--OA

200 Constitution Ave. NW N5424

Washington, DC 20210

Email: lemberg.kenneth@dol.gov

202-693-3836