Registered Apprenticeships: A Year-end Review. December 20, 2017

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1 Registered Apprenticeships: A Year-end Review December 20, 2017

2 Work-Based Learning - A Year in Review CDLE Jennifer Jirous-Rapp CWDC & CDE Renise Walker CTE & Community Colleges Melissa Martin Registered Apprenticeships Sharing time! What s Coming?

3 CDLE - Work-Based Learning Unit Align, oversee and coordinate all federal, state and grant work-based learning initiatives, including apprenticeship strategies within CDLE and the local workforce areas Conduct ongoing program evaluation, identify and promote Promising Practices and provide T.A. when needed to ensure overall system integration and success Develop training to aid state, regional and local efforts for apprenticeship expansion and transformation Support the development and increased use of other work-based learning approaches, such as internships, pre-apprenticeships and virtual job shadowing

4 Work-based Learning Unit Michael Muszynski Work-based Learning Unit Manager Tom Morgan Workforce Services Coordinator Wendy Corley Industry Partnership Coordinator Elizabeth Shupe WORK Act - Grant Coordinator elizabeth.shupe@state.co.us Jennifer Jirous-Rapp Experiential Learning/Apprenticeship Coordinator jennifer.jirous-rapp@state.co.us Steve Wright Governor's Summer Job Hunt Coordinator/Youth Coordinator steve.wright@state.co.us

5 Registered Apprenticeships in Colorado ApprenticeshipUSA State Expansion Grant Goal Increase the number of Registered Apprentices and number of Registered Apprenticeship Programs in Colorado Key Objectives: 1. Build an infrastructure that supports the creation and expansion of Registered Apprenticeship programs by aligning the State s employment, education and economic development systems 2. Increase the diversity (industry and participant demographic) of Registered Apprenticeship programs; support innovative apprenticeships

6 CWDC & CDE Updates Renise Walker, CDE & CWDC Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Coordinator (303)

7 Incubator Webinars

8 Incubator Participants Non-district/school participants: Asian Pacific Development Center CDE CU Denver Colorado Succeeds El Pomar NE PWR Partnership Colorado Early Colleges CareerWise Colorado FFC8 AMC office of Inclusion & Identity

9 Role/Title of Participants

10 88% 67% 56%

11 Leverage What is Already in Place

12 Opportunities to Partner Developing and sustaining business partnerships Labor market and updating competency needs Career pathway development Integrating work-based learning opportunities into. existing partnerships Leveraging resources Strategic planning and implementation

13 Contact Information Renise Walker, CDE & CWDC Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Coordinator (303) WBL, 2 Gen, Business/Education Partnerships

14 CCCS & CTE Updates Melissa Martin Director of Pathways Colorado Community College System Career and Technical Education

15 System Office Staffing & Structural Supports CCCS Academic Affairs Leadership team supporting the Provost Associate Provost for Workforce Partnerships/Development-Michael Macklin Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Initiatives- Position posted through 1/6/18 Associate Provost for CTE-Sarah Heath CCCS Quick Facts: 13 colleges, 39 campuses ~138,000 students each year 800+ academic programs ~9.500 degrees/certificates awarded annually CCCS Student Affairs EAB Navigate system rollout System-wide career services management database development

16 CTE in CO Quick Facts: 17 career clusters Enrollment #s 16-17: 23, 687 MS; 128,937 HS ; ~47,000 Postsecondary Programs in 141 school districts with 38% of HS students participating in CTE 11,560 CTE certificates/degrees awarded to postsecondary students at 13 CCCS colleges

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18 Contact Information Melissa Martin Director of Pathways Colorado Community College System Career and Technical Education

19 Registered Apprenticeships in Colorado Strategies: Align with Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Apprenticeship Model for Colorado In-School Youth (Careerwise) Expand existing and develop new registered apprenticeship opportunities for Adults and Out-of-School Youth Develop competency-based registered apprenticeships in nontraditional high growth industries State Role: Provide leadership for expanding opportunity and technical assistance to local areas and partners through building knowledge, developing resources, and streamlining state and federal processes. Local Area Role: Use existing relationships/partnerships (sector partnerships, workforce boards, industry associations) to educate on and foster growth of registered apprenticeships and support of apprentices in communities and regions.

20 Implementation Process Build Knowledge base Develop Resources/Tools Support/Sustain

21 Completed Events/Webinars 31-May June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28 July 12 July 19 July 26 August 2 August 8-10 August 30 September 27 October October 26 November 8 December 20 Interacting with Denver OA staff for higher performance Writing standards (23 point checklist, work process) WIOA and RA (include paperwork necessary) e-colorado RA Resources Work-based Learning Academy Strategies for engaging Businesses (panel) Expanding Registered Apprenticeship in CO: The Role of Local Workforce Areas Engaging Colleges/CTE (panel) Reflections on RA in Colorado Think Big Conference Resouces for Engaging Businesses in Registered Apprenticeships Registered Apprenticeship: Coding in Connecting Colorado WBL Sector's Summit Exploring Colorado's Registered Apprenticeship Toolkit Name that WBL "Tune" REgistered Apprenticeship: Year End Special

22 Current RA Programs by Key Industry (Statewide) Key Industry # of Registered Apprenticeships Sample Occupations Energy and Natural Resources 160 Line Repairer, Powerhouse Electrician Infrastructure Engineering 113 Electrician, Pipefitter, Plumber Advanced Manufacturing 52 Machinist, Mold Designer Health and Wellness 17 Medical Assistant, Medical Coder Barber, Hairstylist Defense and Homeland Security 7 Policeman Fireman Tourism & Outdoor Recreation 4 Cook Financial Services 1 Teller, Insurance Underwriter Technology and Information 1 Programmer Aerospace 1 Electronics Technician Total 356 TOTAL 356

23 Shout out What industries and/or occupations are you engaged with? Type responses in the Chat box

24 REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP DEVELOPMENT/APPROVAL PROCESS TOOLBOX Initial Meeting Workforce Business Services Representative meets with business regarding all of the services they can provide to the business including Registered Apprenticeships (RA). Determine mentor/journeyman requirements / expectations Submit to US-DOL for approval RA Focused meetings In depth meeting about the components of RA, what occupations would the business like to register, how the workforce center can help provide creditable job seeker candidates for referrals with possible WIOA candidates. Determine selection process for apprentices (see equal opportunity requirements) OA Staff reviews and works with sponsor and BSR on any necessary changes to standards Determine: -- Type of program (Group, Individual, Union, non-union) -- Occupation(s) to fill -- Model (time, competency, hybrid -- Sponsor of program Determine wage progression and assessment tools needed Approval of Standards OA staff approves the Standards and sends to business for signature Identify entry requirements and competencies for the occupation (use sample templates (US-DOL) Identify training provider options based on expected competencies / timeline Program Registration When the OA received signed form, OA registers the program and send confirmation to the BSR and sponsor Eligible Training Provider List Approval & GI Bill approval

25 Resources for Engaging Businesses CDLE Website for engaging businesses Business Engagement Flier Customizable for Local Workforce Area Engaging Employers Talking Points one-pager Work-based Learning One-pager Industry Specific Resources Funding Sources Funding Sources Overview Colorado Funding Matrix Return on Investment US-DOL E-Colorado

26 What does it mean to be a Sponsor? A sponsor can be a business, training provider, or other intermediary Employers may work with a current Registered Apprenticeship sponsor if they agree to abide by their standards. This can be done by signing a Program Acceptance Agreement form and submitting it to Office of Apprenticeship. Reporting to Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System (RAPIDS) and tracking of hours must take place even if the business is not a sponsor.

27 RA Program Sponsor Responsibilities 1.Determine the occupation to develop into a Registered Apprenticeship program. List of Apprenticeable Occupations 2.Determine the needs. Review a generic set of standards for the occupation of interest. Examples of standards 3.Standard Development A) What is the starting wage? Must be at least minimum wage. B) Identify any incremental wage increases for the apprentice. There must be one throughout the entire program. 4.Instruction A) Identify the related instruction curriculum or identify a provider with an established curriculum. Each year, related instructions must be at least 144 hours. B) Do you prefer to do a segmented, front-load, or parallel instruction? 5.Training A) Identify the training schedule for the on-the-job training. Programs must provide a minimum of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. B) Do you anticipate measuring success by a time-based, competency-based or hybrid-based base? C) How many apprentices will work under a fully trained mentor (current employee)? 6.Submit standards to the Office of Apprenticeship for review. 7.Receive approval and an overview of the in Registered Apprenticeship Partners Information Data System (RAPIDS) database. 8.Register the apprentices in the RAPIDS database. 9.Document hours the Registered Apprentice(s) takes part in the related instruction and on-the-job training and maintain with records. 10.Document completion of the Registered Apprenticeship in RAPIDS. 11.A Registered Apprenticeship certificate will be issued to the apprentice. Sponsor Expectations One-pager

28 Apprenticeship/WBL Resources e-colorado Teamroom Registered Apprenticeship Webinar Recordings Registered Apprenticeship Toolkit Registered Apprenticeship CDLE Website Sector s Summit Work-based Learning Resources Work-based Learning Video WBL Incubator Website

29 Shout Out! What highlights/successes do you have share? Type in the chat box Or Raise your hand to be unmuted

30 Priorities for 2018 Website Expansion (January 2018 ongoing) Targeted Training Schedule (January 2018 ongoing) Fundamental standards Grant reporting processes Toolbox Development (January 2018 ongoing) Rural Consortium Technical Assistance (Spring/Summer) Leveraging Other Grants/Initiatives (January 2018 ongoing) Type other needs in the Chat Box

31 Jennifer Jirous-Rapp (303)