Apprenticeship & Training Representatives (ATR): Stephanie Schmitt Wade Johnson

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1 Apprenticeship & Training Representatives (ATR): Stephanie Schmitt Wade Johnson

2 USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship Origin & Mission USDOL/OA Key Responsibilities USDOL/OA (Missouri) Staff USDOL/OA Quick Facts What is Registered Apprenticeship (RA)? 5 Core Components of RA USDOL Apprenticeable Occupations RA Benefits to US Employers, Workers & Workforce Links to Online Resources Q & A

3 Created in 1937 National Apprenticeship Act (a.k.a., the Fitzgerald Act) th Anniversary of Registered Apprenticeship

4 Promote Registered Apprenticeship Assist businesses & organizations in developing RA programs Provide technical assistance to RA Program Sponsors Ensure RA program quality is maintained (via periodic QA Assessments & Quality Reviews) Ensure safety & welfare of apprentices Issue Certificates of Completion to apprentices

5 - Neil Perry, (314) Stephanie Schmitt (St. Louis/Cent. MO), schmitt.stephanie@dol.gov, (314) Wade Johnson (St. Louis/S.E. MO), johnson.wade@dol.gov, (314) Roy Konkey, (Kansas City/N.E. MO), konkey.roy@dol.gov, (816) Mike Smith, (Springfield/S.W. MO), smith.michael.d@dol.gov, (417)

6 539,000+ active apprentices in US (44% increase from 2013) 3,000 new RA programs created in US in last 3 years MO has 400+ RA programs & 13,000+ apprentices 539,526 (2017) 505,000 (2016) USDOL apprenticeable occupations Most apprenticeship programs are 1 to 4 years in duration, depending on the occupation Average starting salary upon completion of an apprenticeship program = $50,000+/year 375,00 (2013) 448,000 (2015) For every $1.00 invested in RA, an employer gets back $1.47 due to reduced employee turnover & increased productivity

7 Registered Apprenticeship is a proven solution for businesses to recruit, train, and retain highly skilled workers. Apprentices can be new hires or businesses can select current employees to join the apprenticeship program.

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9 Construction Trades Information Technology Health Care Transportation & Logistics Energy Tool & Die Making Advanced Manufacturing Law Enforcement Early Childhood Care Restaurant & Hospitality Firefighter Telecommunications Horticulture Robotics Arborist Cosmetology Automotive Veterinary Technician Time-based: the apprentice s progress is measured by the number of hours spent on the job and in the classroom. Competency-based: the apprentice s progress is measured by his or her ability to demonstrate the application of relevant knowledge, skills and abilities. Hybrid: the apprentice s progress is measured through a combination of hours spent in the program and competencies demonstrated in the workplace.

10 Stable Workforce Pipeline Customized Training Improved Employee Morale More Diverse Workforce Enhanced Employee Retention Close Skills/Credentials Gap May Qualify for Workforce System Funding Increased Knowledge Transfer More Highly-Skilled Workforce Safer Workplace Solution to Aging Workforce Earn Paycheck from Day 1 Hands-On Career Training Earn College Credit w/o the Debt Start Long-Term Career Once Apprenticeship is Complete Chance to Stay & Work in Local Area Viable Path to Middle Class Acquire In-Demand Skills & Certifications Earn Nationally-Recognized Credential

11 DOL/OA (Missouri) Apprenticeship Website: USDOL Website: Apprenticeship Community of Practice Blogsite: RA Quick-Start Toolkit: Federal Resources Playbook: LEADERs: RA College Consortium: Veterans: Child Labor Provisions (Fair Labor Standards Act):

12 National Apprenticeship Week 2017 November 13-19,

13 Q & A 13