Work-Based Learning Presentation to the Senate Workforce Committee September 18, 2017
Part of the Nation s Workforce System US Dept. of Labor US Dept. of Education US Dept. of Health & Human Services US Dept. of Agriculture BOLI Apprenticeship OED WorkSource Oregon (WSO) Unemployment Insurance Labor Market Information Research HECC WIOA Grant Administration Community Colleges Private Career Schools Universities Private Universities Scholarships Commission for the Blind DHS Self Sufficiency Programs Vocational Rehabilitation Research WorkSource Oregon (WSO) Local Workforce Development Boards Community Based Organizations Community Colleges Economic Development 2 2
Workforce System Goals Workforce system is aligned, integrated, efficient and effective to support businesses and jobs Businesses have skilled workers to innovate and grow Oregonians have the skills for high wage/high demand jobs Provide young people with information and experiences to spur further career development and connect to Oregon employers 3
Workforce System Services Individuals Businesses Work readiness skills Convene sector partnerships Job placement Assess skill needs Career advising Refer qualified job seekers Workplace accommodations Customized workforce training Adaptive technology Small business development Academic advising Internships Adult Basic Education On the Job Training Training Apprenticeship Continuing education Wage subsidies Certificates and Degrees Tax credits Supportive services Worksite adaptations Mental health services/referral Train for use of adaptive tech Financial safety net Business development 4
Local Workforce Boards 5
Work-Based Experiences Industry Sector Focused: Internships Summer Jobs On the Job Training Apprenticeship Incumbent Worker Training Customized Training 6
Back to Work Oregon On the Job Training Hire first, On the Job Training Wages and training Matched 1:1 with federal dollars 3,961 Oregonians placed Results Increase in placement: +16.64% Increase in wages: +$1.42% Increase in retention: +10.95% 7
Northwest Emerging: Advanced Textiles Emerging: Maritime Exploring: Healthcare Mid-Willamette Active: Manufacturing Active: Healthcare Lane Active: Technology Collaborative Active: Food & Beverage Partnership Active: Construction/ Aggregate Emerging: Wood Products Manufacturing South Coast Active: Healthcare Emerging: Manufacturing/Wood Products Exploring: Maritime & Hospitality/Tourism Southern Portland Metro Active: Construction Active: Rogue Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Active: Rogue Tech Collective Information Technology/E-Commerce Active: Healthcare Portland Metro Clackamas SW WA Collaborative Active: Manufacturing Active: Healthcare Active: Technology/Software South Cascades Active: Specialty Ag Partnership North Cascades Active: Technology Partnership Central Cascades Active: Technology Partnership Active: Outdoor Gear Partnership Eastern Active: Manufacturing Exploring: Healthcare Oregon s Sector Partnerships 2017 8
GOAL: THE ALIGNMENT OF OREGON S REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP, WORKFORCE, AND EDUCATION SYSTEMS TO MAKE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP THE PREFERED TRAINING METHOD IN OREGON 9
5 Core Components of Registered Apprenticeship Employer Involvement Is Integral Employer is the foundation for the RA program and must be directly involved and provider of OJT Structured On-the-Job Training with Mentoring Minimum of 2,000 hours Structured and Supervised Related Training and Instruction 144 hours recommended per year Parallel Front-loaded Segmented Options Rewards for Skill Gains Increases in skills brings about increases in earnings National Occupational Credential Nationally recognized credential showing job proficiency Sponsor certifies individual is fully competent for career 10
Why choose registered apprenticeship? Creates a clear and structured way for employees to move from entry level to subject matter experts Allows you to hire for character and aptitude rather than hard to find qualifications Proven training model supported by a larger system Built in workforce and succession planning Great way to recruit and retain underrepresented populations within your workforce 11
OREGON AIM: 3M OCT 2015 SEPT 2020 Three new apprenticeship programs Four expanded programs New pre-apprenticeship program for manufacturing industry Basic apprenticeship training for workforce staff Money for: tuition, distance learning, marketing, and training Federal Grants ACCELORATOR: 200K JUN 2016 MAY 2018 Map public and private funding streams that could be used to support apprenticeship Strategic planning Travel for local technical assistance Unified marketing strategy Money for: coordination, technology, and marketing Advancing Oregon Apprenticeship: 1.5M NOV 2016 APR 2018 Comprehensive apprenticeship training for workforce system Searchable BOLI database Return on Investment study Pre-apprenticeship programs: Oregon Tradeswomen Inc./Constructing Hope Cultural competency training for registered apprentices Money for: training, preapprenticeship, BOLI database 12
Innovation Pacific Northwest Machinist Apprenticeship Program Information Technology sector Lane County Partnerships between pre-apprenticeship and Department of Human Services Funding for two pre-apprenticeship programs Cultural competency training for apprentices Developing a Return on Investment tool Expansion of pre-apprenticeship in high schools Building capacity in apprenticeship and workforce systems and connecting to education 13
Thank You Elana Pirtle-Guiney Workforce and Labor Policy Advisor Office of Governor Kate Brown elana.pirtle-guiney@oregon.gov Karen Humelbaugh Director, Office of Workforce Investments, Higher Education Coordinating Commission karen.m.humelbaugh@oregon.gov James Pfarrer Director, Workforce Operations Division, Employment Department james.f.pfarrer@oregon.gov Stephen Simms Director, Apprenticeship and Training Division Bureau of Labor and Industries steve.simms@state.or.us 14