STANDARDS OF APPRENTICESHIP

STANDARDS OF APPRENTICESHIP DEVELOPED BY LOCAL NUMBER 9, IBEW AND MIDDLE STATES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION APPRENTICESHIP AND JOURNEYMEN TRAINING FUND 4415 W. HARRISON STREET, SUITE 330 HILLSIDE, ILLINOIS 60162 FOR THE OCCUPATION OF OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL WORKER / LINE MAINTAINER O*NET-SOC CODE: 49-9051.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0283 Developed in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Approved and certified by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page FOREWORD... 1 SECTION 1 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION... 5 SECTION 2 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLEDGE... 7 SECTION 3 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN... 7 SECTION 4 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPRENTICESHIP... 7 SECTION 5 - SELECTION OF APPRENTICES... 8 SECTION 6 - APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT... 8 SECTION 7 - RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS... 9 SECTION 8 - TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP... 9 SECTION 9 - PROBATIONARY PERIOD... 9 SECTION 10 - HOURS OF WORK... 10 SECTION 11 - APPRENTICE WAGE PROGRESSION... 11 SECTION 12 - CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE... 11 SECTION 13 - WORK EXPERIENCE... 12 SECTION 14 - RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION... 12 SECTION 15 - SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING... 13 SECTION 16 - SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICES... 13 SECTION 17 - RECORDS AND EXAMINATIONS... 14 SECTION 18 - MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS... 14 SECTION 19 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP... 14 SECTION 20 - NOTICE TO REGISTRATION AGENCY... 14 SECTION 21 - CANCELLATION AND DEREGISTRATION... 15 SECTION 22 - AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS... 15 SECTION 23 - ADJUSTING DIFFERENCES/COMPLAINT PROCEDURE... 15 SECTION 24 - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS... 17 SECTION 25 - TRANSFER OF AN APPRENTICE AND TRAINING OBLIGATION... 17 SECTION 26 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APPRENTICE... 17 SECTION 27 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE... 18 SECTION 28 - OFFICIAL ADOPTION OF APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS... 19 APPENDIX APPENDIX A WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL WORKER/LINE MAINTAINER... A-1 APPENDIX B PROGRAM REGISTRATION AND APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT... B-1 APPENDIX C AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN... C-1 APPENDIX D QUALIFICATIONS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES... D-1 1

FOREWORD The science of electricity is constantly changing and expanding at an ever increasing rate. From its inception, the electrical industry has kept pace with new technologies and is now one of the largest industries in the United States. The amount of electrical energy consumed by our homes, businesses, and industries continues to increase. The challenge of transmitting this increased amount of energy from generating stations and distributing it to customers is bringing about many changes in the construction and maintenance techniques employed. This rapid expansion means that the lineman apprentice must be given sound basic training in the knowledge of the trade, supplemented by sufficient instruction in the theories of electrical science. The electrical trade is unique in that it is mechanical, technical and professional. In order to meet industry demands in an ever evolving technological environment, the electrical industry must select individuals who have the aptitude to learn and develop the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to proficiently perform the individual job tasks associated with the work processes of the trade. The industry must select and train individuals who will diligently work and study to stay abreast of current and future emerging technologies. The electrical industry, by its very nature, places a high degree of personal responsibility on each individual. While supervision is most often provided on the job, the electrical worker is constantly called upon to make decisions concerning proper performance methodology. Today s electrical installations are very complex and highly sophisticated. To meet increased demand, transmission and distribution voltages have been steadily increasing. Faulty installations often prove to be extremely expensive and hazardous. The public must be assured of safety and uninterrupted service. This requires adequate skill and knowledge on the part of each person performing the work. The well-trained journeyworker takes pride in the appearance of his or her work, and in its technical correctness and structural soundness. The Joint Committee has dedicated its time to develop an efficient training program so the apprentice can, through a systematic program of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction, become a well-qualified journeyworker. The Joint Committee will adopt and promote Standards of Apprenticeship and curricula to insure quality apprenticeship and training for the industry in the best interest of the apprentice, journeyworker, union, management, customer, and the public. All functions of the Joint Committee shall be on the basis of a nonprofit endeavor. These Standards of Apprenticeship have as their objective, the training of outdoor electrical workers / line maintainers skilled in all phases of the industry. The Joint Committee recognizes that in order to accomplish this, there must be well-developed On-the-Job Learning combined with Related Classroom Instruction. This recognition has resulted in the development of these Standards of Apprenticeship. They were developed in accordance with the basic standards recommended by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, as a basis from which the Sponsor can work to establish an apprenticeship training program that meets the particular needs of the area. (The terms Groundman, Lineman, and Journeyman, as used in these Standards of Apprenticeship, are meant to define a recognized level of competency and include both male and female.) 2

DEFINITIONS APPRENTICE: Any individual employed by the Employer meeting the qualifications described in the Standards of Apprenticeship who has signed an Apprenticeship Agreement with the local Sponsor providing for training and Related Classroom Instruction under these Standards, and who is registered with the Registration Agency. APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT: The written agreement between the Apprentice and the Sponsor setting forth the responsibilities and obligations of all parties to the Apprenticeship Agreement with respect to the Apprentice's employment and training under these Standards. Each Apprenticeship Agreement must be registered with the Registration Agency. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP: The Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship issued by the Registration Agency to those registered Apprentices certified and documented as successfully completing the Apprentice training requirements outlined in these Standards of Apprenticeship. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT: The negotiated agreement between the Union and signatory Employers that sets forth the terms and conditions of employment. EMPLOYER: Means any person or organization employing an Apprentice whether or not such person or organization is a party to an Apprenticeship Agreement with the apprentice. JOINT COMMITTEE: Means an apprenticeship training committee comprised of representatives of the Local Number 9, IBEW and Middle States Electrical Contractors Association Apprenticeship and Journeymen Training Fund, to carry out the responsibilities and duties described in these Standards of Apprenticeship. JOURNEYWORKER: A worker who has attained through formal apprenticeship and training a level of skill, abilities and competencies recognized within the industry as having mastered the skills and competencies required for the occupation. O*NET-SOC CODE: The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) codes and titles are based on the new Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system mandated by the federal Office of Management and Budget for use in collecting statistical information on occupations. The O*NET classification, which replaces the DOT, uses an 8-digit O*NET-SOC code. Use of the SOC classification as a basis for the O*NET codes ensures that O*NET information can be readily linked to labor market information such as occupational employment and wage data at the national, State and local levels. ON-THE-JOB LEARNING: Tasks learned on-the-job in which the Apprentice must become proficient before a completion certificate is awarded. The learning must be through structured, supervised work experience. PROGRAM SPONSOR (or SPONSOR): The Sponsor in whose name the Standards of Apprenticeship will be registered, and which will have the full responsibility for administration and operation of the Apprenticeship Program. REGISTRATION AGENCY: Means the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship. 3

RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION: An organized and systematic form of instruction designed to provide the Apprentice with the knowledge of the theoretical and technical subject related to the Apprentice s occupation. Such instruction may be given in a classroom (generally at the Apprentice Program s Lineman Training School), through occupational or industrial courses, electronic media, or other forms of self-study approved by the Registration Agency. STANDARDS OF APPRENTICESHIP: This entire document including all appendices and attachments hereto, and any future modifications or additions approved by the Registration Agency. TRAINING DIRECTOR: An individual designated by the Program Sponsor to perform the duties stated in the Standards of Apprenticeship and to supervise or have charge and direction of an Apprentice. UNION: Means the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 9. 4

SECTION 1 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The geographic area covered by these Standards of Apprenticeship shall be Cook County, Will County, Kankakee County, and Grundy County, Illinois, and as otherwise provided in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Apprentice Program shall be administered by the Joint Committee and its Training Director. All parties and all Apprentices shall conform to these Standards of Apprenticeship. These Standards of Apprenticeship, after proper registration with the Registration Agency, shall supersede all previous Standards of Apprenticeship. However, Apprenticeship Agreements in force under previous Standards of Apprenticeship shall remain in force unless changed by written consent of the Apprentice, the Joint Committee and the Registration Agency. The provisions of these Standards of Apprenticeship shall not be construed as permitting violation of any applicable local, state or federal law or regulation. Structure of the Joint Committee A. Members of the Joint Committee will be composed of an equal number of appointed representatives of the Employers and of the Union. Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the trustees of the Apprentice and Journeymen Training Fund shall serve as the members of the Joint Committee. B. Technical Assistance such as that from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, state apprenticeship agencies, and vocational schools may be asked to advise the Joint Committee. Administrative Procedures: A. The Joint Committee will elect a Chairperson and a Secretary, and will determine the time and place of regular meetings which will take place quarterly. B. The Chairperson and Secretary will have the power to vote on all questions affecting apprenticeship. C. The Chairperson and Secretary shall, unless otherwise agreed, rotate among members of the Joint Committee. D. To the extent permitted by law, the Joint Committee may delegate duties to a designated subcommittee or Training Director. Training Director: A. The Joint Committee shall employ a Training Director. The Training Director shall assume such responsibility and authority for the day-to-day operation of the apprenticeship and training programs as is delegated by the Joint Committee. However, all governing responsibility for the Apprenticeship Program rests with the Joint Committee - including assuring full compliance with these Standards of Apprenticeship, the Affirmative Action Plan and the Selection Procedures. 5

Responsibilities of the Joint Committee: A. Determine the number of Apprentices needed to keep the area supplied with an adequate number of Journeyworks in the areas covered by these Standards of Apprenticeship. The Joint Committee shall consider all factors (employment opportunities, attrition, etc.) having a bearing on the number of apprentices needed when determining the number to indenture. The Joint Committee shall also consider its capability to provide On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instructional training. B. Cooperate in the selection of Apprentices as outlined in this program. C. Ensure that Apprentices are under written Apprenticeship Agreements and register the Standards of Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship Agreements with the appropriate Registration Agency. D. Review and recommend apprenticeship activities in accordance with this program, E. Establish the minimum standards of education and experience required of Apprentices. F. Meet at least quarterly to review records and progress of each Apprentice in training and recommend improvement or modification in training schedules, schooling and other training activities. Written minutes of the meeting will be kept. G. Determine the quality and quantity of experience on the job which Apprentices should have and to make every effort toward their obtaining it. H. Hear and resolve all complaints of violation of Apprenticeship Agreements. I. Arrange tests or evaluations for determining the Apprentice's progress in manipulative skills and technical knowledge. J. Maintain a record of all Apprentices, showing their education, experience, and progress in learning the occupation. K. Determine the physical fitness of qualified applicants to perform the work of the occupation that may require a medical examination prior to their employment as apprentices. L. Advise Apprentices on the need for accident prevention and provide instruction with respect to safety in the workplace. M. Certify that Apprentices have successfully completed their Apprenticeship Program. N. Notify the appropriate Registration Agency of all new Apprentices to be registered, credit granted, suspensions for any reason, reinstatements, extensions, completions and cancellations with explanation of causes and notice of completions of Apprenticeship Agreements. O. Supervise all the provisions of the local standards and be responsible, in general, for the successful operation of the standards by performing the duties here listed by 6

cooperating with public and private agencies which can be of assistance by obtaining publicity to develop public support of apprenticeship and by keeping in constant touch with all parties concerned; Apprentices, Employers and Journeyworkers. P. Provide Apprentices with a copy of the written rules and policies and the Apprentice will sign an acknowledgment receipt of same. This procedure will be followed whenever revisions or modifications are made to the rules and policies. Q. The Joint Committee cannot, and does not, employ Apprentices. Therefore, it is not obligated to actually employ the Apprentice but shall use every effort to keep the Apprentice employed in a reasonably continuous manner with the participating Employers. SECTION 2 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLEDGE (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(21) and 30.3(b)) The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of Apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The Sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the Apprenticeship Program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), part 30, as amended. SECTION 3 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(21) and 30.4) If the Employer(s) employ(s) five or more apprentices, the Joint Committee will adopt an Affirmative Action Plan and Selection Procedures as required under Title 29, CFR part 30. The Affirmative Action Plan and Selection Procedures are attached as Appendix C. SECTION 4 - QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPRENTICESHIP (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(10)) Apprenticeship applicants, before being accepted as apprentices, must meet the following minimum qualifications: A. Age Apprentices must not be less than 18 years of age. B. Education A high school diploma or GED equivalency is required. Applicant must provide an official diploma or transcript(s) for high school and post high school education and training. All GED records must be submitted if applicable. 7

Applicants must submit a DD-214 to verify military training and/or experience if they are a veteran and wish to receive consideration for such training/experience. C. Physical Applicants will be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the Apprenticeship Program and the trade, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others. Applicants may be required by an Employer to furnish a statement of physical condition from a physician prior to employment with the Employer. D. Drug and alcohol testing E. CDL Applicants may be required by their Employer(s) to undergo drug and alcohol testing. Applicants must hold a valid Commercial Driver s License, Class A with air brake endorsement (or corresponding Commercial Driver s permit) and medical card. SECTION 5 - SELECTION OF APPRENTICES (Reference 29 CFR 30.5) Selection into the Apprenticeship Program will be in accordance with the selection procedures made a part of these Standards of Apprenticeship as Appendix D. SECTION 6 - APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT (Reference 29 CFR 29.3(d) and (e) 29.5(b)(11)) After an applicant for apprenticeship has been selected, but before employment as an Apprentice or enrollment in Related Classroom Instruction, the Apprentice will be covered by a written Apprenticeship Agreement (Appendix B) signed by the Joint Committee and the Apprentice and approved by and registered with the Registration Agency. Prior to signing the Apprenticeship Agreement, each selected applicant will be given an opportunity to read and review these Standards of Apprenticeship, the Joint Committee's written rules and policies and the Apprenticeship Agreement and the sections of the Collective Bargaining Agreement that pertain to apprenticeship. The Apprenticeship Agreement will contain a statement making the terms and conditions of these Standards a part of the agreement as though expressly written therein. A copy of each Apprenticeship Agreement will be furnished to the Apprentice, the Joint Committee, the Registration Agency, and the Employer and the Union. An additional copy will be provided to the Veteran's State Approving Agency for those veteran Apprentices desiring access to any benefits to which they are entitled. 8

The Registration Agency will be will be advised within forty-five (45) days of the execution of each Apprenticeship Agreement and will be given all the information required for registering the apprentice. SECTION 7 - RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(7)) There shall be a numeric ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers consistent with proper supervision, training, safety, and continuity of employment and applicable provisions in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, except where such ratios are expressly prohibited by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers will be one (1) Apprentice to three (3) Journeyworkers. SECTION 8 - TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(2)) The term of the apprenticeship occupation will be three (3) years with an On-the-Job Learning attainment of six thousand (6,000) hours of reasonably continuous employment. Full credit will be given for the probationary period. The term shall be divided into six, six-month periods of apprenticeship of approximately 1,000 hours each. The Joint Committee shall attempt to provide for participation in all of the work experience outlined in the attached Appendix A. The Joint Committee and its Training Director shall have the power to shorten or extend the period of apprenticeship in individual cases in accordance with the Apprentice s ability to master the processes and skills of the trade. Hours of apprenticeship occupation shall be supplemented by the required hours of Related Classroom Instruction as stated on the Schedule of Related Classroom Instruction (attached as Appendix A). During the probationary period either the Apprentice or the Joint Committee may terminate the Apprenticeship Agreement, without stated cause, by notifying the other party in writing. After the probationary period, the Apprenticeship Agreement may be canceled at the request of the Apprentice, or may be terminated, canceled, or suspended for a specified period of time by the Joint Committee, for good cause, with due notice to the Apprentice and a reasonable opportunity for corrective action. Good cause includes but is not limited to failure to report to work, nonattendance at Related Classroom Instruction, and failure to respond to Joint Committee directives. Written notice shall be provided to the Apprentice and to the Registration Agency of any such action taken (probation extension, suspension or cancellation). SECTION 9 - PROBATIONARY PERIOD (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(8), (b)(20)) All applicants selected for apprenticeship will serve a probationary period of one thousand (1,000) hours. 9

During the probationary period either the Apprentice or the Joint Committee may terminate the Apprenticeship Agreement, without stated cause, by notifying the other party in writing. The Registration Agency shall be notified of such cancellations. Furthermore, the Registration Agency shall be notified of any extension of the probationary period (documenting action taken to address the issue(s) involved) in lieu of terminating the Apprenticeship Agreement. During the probationary period, the Joint Committee shall be responsible to see that the Apprentice is adequately instructed in industry safety standards and that the Apprentice s aptitude and ability in this important area are demonstrated prior to the Apprentice being advanced from probationary status. During the probationary period, the Joint Committee shall review the Apprentice s ability and development. Advanced standing for previous training or experience does not reduce the probationary period. Applicants awarded advanced standing at the time of indenture shall have their demonstrated skill, knowledge and overall performance evaluated during the probationary period. Adjustments, to the assigned period of apprenticeship and/or level of related classroom training may be made during the probationary period, following appropriate reviews and evaluation. Such reviews and determinations shall be properly documented and applied equally to all Apprentices with proper notice to the Registration Agency. Prior to the end of the probationary period, the records for each probationary Apprentice will be reviewed. Records may consist of periodic reports regarding progression made in both On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instruction, and any disciplinary action taken during the probationary period. Prior to the end of the probationary period, action must be taken on each probationary apprentice to end the probation, extend the probation, or cancel the apprenticeship agreement. All parties to the Apprenticeship Agreement will be notified of such action. Any probationary Apprentice evaluated as satisfactory after a review of the probationary period will be given full credit for the probationary period and continue in the program. After the probationary period, the Apprenticeship Agreement may be canceled at the request of the Apprentice, or may be suspended or canceled by the Joint Committee for good cause after documented due notice to the Apprentice and a reasonable opportunity for corrective action. In such cases, the Joint Committee will provide written notice to the Apprentice and to the Registration Agency of the final action taken. SECTION 10 - HOURS OF WORK Apprentices will generally work the same hours as Journeyworkers, in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, except that no Apprentice will be allowed to work overtime if it interferes with attendance in Related Classroom Instruction. Only actual time spent on work included in the Apprentice s regular schedule will be credited to the term of apprenticeship. Apprentices who do not complete the required hours of On-the-Job Learning during a given segment will have the term of that segment extended until the required number of hours of training are accrued. The Joint Committee or its Training Director shall maintain a standard procedure to best ensure reasonable continuous employment for all Apprentices. The Joint Committee or its Training Director shall make all On-the-Job Learning assignments, reassignments and transfers ensuring 10

unable to provide the Apprentice full employment on a reasonably continuous basis in the work processes outlined in these Standards of Apprenticeship, the Apprentice may be transferred or reassigned to another participating employer as determined by the Joint Committee or its Training Director. SECTION 11 - APPRENTICE WAGE PROGRESSION (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(5)) Apprentices will be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages during their apprenticeship based on the acquisition of increased skill and competence On-the-Job and in Related Classroom Instruction. Before an Apprentice is advanced to the next segment of training or to Journeyworker status, the Joint Committee will evaluate all progress to determine whether advancement has been earned by satisfactory performance in their On-the-Job Learning and in Related Classroom Instruction courses. In determining whether satisfactory progress has been made, the Joint Committee will be guided by the work experience and Related Classroom Instruction records and reports. The progressive wage schedule will be an increasing percentage of the Journeyworker wage rate as established in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The percentages that will be applied to the applicable Journeyworker rate are shown on the attached Work Process Schedule and Related Classroom Instruction Outline (Appendix A). In no case will the starting wages of Apprentices be less than that required by any minimum wage law that may be applicable. SECTION 12 - CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(12) and 30.4(c)(8)) Apprentice applicants seeking credit for previous experience gained outside the supervision of the Joint Committee must submit the request at the time of application and furnish such records, affidavits, and other documentary evidence to substantiate the claim. After signing the Apprenticeship Agreement and being employed the Apprentice cannot request an evaluation of previous experience. Applicants requesting such credit who are selected into the Apprenticeship Program will start at the beginning wage rate in a probationary period, although the Joint Committee may otherwise in its discretion place the Apprentice in an advanced work period. The request for credit will be evaluated and a determination made by the Joint Committee during the probationary period when actual On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instruction performance can be examined. Prior to completion of the probationary period, the amount of credit to be awarded will be determined after review of the Apprentice's previous experience and training/education record and evaluation of the Apprentice's performance and demonstrated skill and knowledge during the probationary period. An Apprentice granted credit will be advanced to the wage rate designated for the period to which such credit accrues. The Registration Agency will be advised of any credit granted and the wage rate to which the Apprentice is advanced. The Joint Committee will use consistent and equal ways and means for measuring and evaluating individuals to determine how much credit to award for both On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instruction. 11

The Joint Committee will award as much credit as possible based on equitable, nondiscriminatory evaluation of both On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instruction. Hours of On-the-Job Learning credit awarded and Related Classroom Instruction placement level are independent of one another. Those awarded On-the-Job Learning credit and assigned to the appropriate pay period classification may be given additional time to successfully complete Related Classroom Instruction requirements. SECTION 13 - WORK EXPERIENCE (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(3) and 30.8) During the apprenticeship the Apprentice will receive such On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instruction in all phases of the occupation necessary to develop the skill and proficiency of a skilled Journeyworker. On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instruction will be under the general direction and guidance of the Training Director. SECTION 14 - RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(4)) During each segment of training each Apprentice is required to participate in coursework related to the job as outlined in Appendix A. For each occupation, the recommended term of apprenticeship will include no less than 144 hours of Related Classroom Instruction for the occupation of outside electrical worker for each year of the apprenticeship. Apprentices agree to take such courses as the Joint Committee deems advisable. Courses shall generally be taken at the Apprentice Program s Lineman Training School, and the Joint Committee will secure the instructional aids and equipment it deems necessary to provide quality instruction. Apprentices will not be paid for hours spent attending Related Classroom Instruction classes. Any Apprentice who is absent from Related Classroom Instruction classes, unless officially excused, will satisfactorily complete all coursework missed before being advanced to the next period of training. In cases of failure of an Apprentice to fulfill the obligations regarding Related Classroom Instruction (or On-the-Job Learning) without due cause, the Joint Committee will take appropriate disciplinary action and may terminate the Apprenticeship Agreement after due notice to the Apprentice and opportunity for corrective action. To the extent possible, Related Classroom Instruction will be closely correlated with the practical experience and training received On-the-Job. The Joint Committee will monitor and document the Apprentice s progress in Related Classroom Instruction classes. The Joint Committee will secure competent instructors whose knowledge, experience, and ability to teach will be carefully examined and monitored. If applicable, when possible, the Joint Committee may require the instructors to attend institutions that will provide training. 12

SECTION 15 - SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(9)) All Apprentices will receive instruction in safe and healthful work practices both on the job and in Related Classroom Instruction that are in compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under 29 U.S.C. 651 et seq., as amended, dated December 29, 1970, and subsequent amendments to that law, or state standards that have been found to be at least as effective as the federal standards. All Apprentices will also receive instruction regarding Employer safety regulations, reporting of accidents and availability of first aid and medical facilities. Apprentices will be taught that accident prevention is very largely a matter of education, vigilance, and cooperation and that they should strive at all times to conduct themselves in their work to ensure their own safety and that of their fellow workers. SECTION 16 - SUPERVISION OF APPRENTICES (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(14)) Apprentices will be under the general direction and guidance of the Joint Committee and Training Director. Related Classroom Instruction will be under the supervision of the Joint Committee, Training Director and instructors. On-the-Job Learning and Related Classroom Instruction will be under the general supervision of the Training Director and designated instructors. The Training Director will be responsible for the Apprentice's On-the-Job Learning assignments, and will ensure the Apprentice is working under the supervision of a skilled Journeyworker, evaluation of work performance, and completion and submittal of progress reports to the Joint Committee. While the Apprentice is on the jobsite he or she will be under the direct supervision of the Journeyworker to whom he or she is assigned. No Apprentice will be allowed to work without direct Journeyworker supervision. The Employer will determine the ability of its Journeyworkers to adequately train and supervise the On-the-Job Learning of the Apprentice based upon the work processes being learned, and assign Apprentices accordingly. While the Apprentice is on the jobsite it shall be the responsibility of the Employer to provide to the Apprentice a safe and healthful workplace and conditions of employment and work assignments that the Apprentice can safely perform. 13

SECTION 17 - RECORDS AND EXAMINATIONS (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(6)) All written records of progress evaluations, and corrective and final actions pertaining to the apprenticeship, will be maintained by and will be the property of the Joint Committee. This record will be included in each Apprentice's record file maintained by the Joint Committee. Before each period of advancement, or at any other time when conditions warrant, the Joint Committee will evaluate the Apprentice's record to determine whether he or she has made satisfactory progress. If an Apprentice s On-the-Job Learning progress or Related Classroom Instruction is found to be unsatisfactory, the Joint Committee may determine whether the Apprentice will continue in a probationary status, or require the Apprentice to repeat a process or series of processes before advancing to the next wage classification. In such cases, the Joint Committee will initiate a performance improvement plan with the Apprentice. Should it be found that the Apprentice does not have the ability or desire to continue the training to become a Journeyworker, the Joint Committee will, after the Apprentice has been given adequate assistance and opportunity for corrective action, terminate the Apprenticeship Agreement. SECTION 18 - MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(23)) The Joint Committee will maintain for a period of five (5) years from the date of last action, all records relating to Apprentice applications (whether selected or not), the employment and training of apprentices, and any other information relevant to the operation of the program. This includes, but is not limited to, records on the recruitment, application and selection of apprentices, and records on the Apprentice s job assignments, promotions, demotions, layoffs, terminations, rate of pay, or other forms of compensation, hours of work and training, evaluations, and other relevant data. The records will permit identification of minority and female (minority and non-minority) participants. These records will be made available on request to the Registration Agency. SECTION 19 - CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(15)) Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements of the Apprenticeship Program as established in these Standards of Apprenticeship, the Joint Committee will so certify in writing to the Registration Agency and request that a Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship be awarded to the completing Apprentice(s). Such requests will be accompanied by the appropriate documentation for both the On-the-Job Learning and the Related Classroom Instruction as may be required by the Registration Agency. SECTION 20 NOTICE TO REGISTRATION AGENCY (Reference 29 CFR 29.3(2)(d) and (e) and 29.5(b)(19)) The Registration Agency will be notified within forty-five (45) days of all new Apprentices to be registered, credit granted, suspensions for any reason, reinstatements, extensions, modifications, completions, cancellations, and terminations of Apprenticeship Agreements and causes. 14

SECTION 21 - CANCELLATION AND DEREGISTRATION (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(18)) These Standards will, upon adoption by the Joint Committee be submitted to the Registration Agency for approval. The Joint Committee reserves the right to discontinue at any time the Apprenticeship Program set forth herein. The Registration Agency will be notified promptly in writing of any decision to cancel the program. Deregistration of these Standards of Apprenticeship may be initiated by the Registration Agency for failure of the Joint Committee to abide by the provisions herein. Such deregistration will be in accordance with the Registration Agency's regulations and procedures. Within fifteen (15) days of cancellation of the Apprenticeship Program (whether voluntary or involuntary), the Joint Committee will notify each Apprentice of the cancellation and the effect of same. This notification will conform to the requirements of Title 29, CFR part 29.7. SECTION 22 - AMENDMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(18)) These Standards may be amended or modified at any time by joint agreement between the Union and the Middle States Electrical Contractors Association, provided that no amendment or modification adopted will alter any Apprenticeship Agreement in force at the time without the consent of all parties. Such amendment or modification will be submitted to the Joint Committee for approval and will then be submitted to the Registration Agency for approval and registration prior to being placed in effect. A copy of each amendment or modification adopted will be furnished to each Apprentice to whom the amendment or modification applies. SECTION 23 - ADJUSTING DIFFERENCES/COMPLAINT PROCEDURE (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(b)(22) and 30(11)) The Joint Committee will have full authority to supervise the enforcement of these Standards of Apprenticeship. Its decision will be final and binding on the Employer, the Sponsor, and the Apprentice, unless otherwise noted below. If an applicant or an Apprentice believes an issue exists that adversely affects his or her participation in the Apprenticeship Program or violates the provisions of the Apprenticeship Agreement or Standards, relief may be sought through one or more of the following avenues, based on the nature of the issue: The Joint Committee will hear and resolve all complaints of violations concerning the Apprenticeship Agreement and the registered Standards of Apprenticeship, for which written notification is received within fifteen (15) days of violations. The Joint Committee will make such rulings as it deems necessary in each individual case and within thirty (30) days of receiving the written notification. 15

The name and address of the appropriate authority to receive, process and make disposition of complaints is: 1. c/o Training Director, Local Number 9, IBEW and Middle States Electrical Contractors Association Apprenticeship and Journeymen Training Fund, 4415 W. Harrison Street, Suite 330, Hillside, Illinois 60162. 2. Illinois Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 2000, Chicago, IL 60661. (800) 699-4000. 3. Illinois Department of Labor, 160 N. LaSalle St., Suite C-1300, Chicago, IL 60661, (312) 793-5257 Either party to the Apprenticeship Agreement may consult with the Registration Agency for an interpretation of any provision of these Standards of Apprenticeship over which differences occur. Title 29 CFR 2.7(k) For issues regarding wages, hours, working conditions, and other issues covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Apprentices may seek resolution through the applicable grievance and arbitration procedures contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Title 29 CFR 30.11 Any Apprentice or applicant for apprenticeship who believes that he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex, with regard to apprenticeship or that the equal opportunity standards with respect to his or her selection have not been followed in the operation of an Apprenticeship Program, may personally or through an authorized representative, file a complaint with the Registration Agency. The complaint will be in writing and will be signed by the complainant. It must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person allegedly discriminated against, the Program Sponsor involved, and a brief description of the circumstances of the failure to apply equal opportunity standards. The complaint must be filed not later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the alleged discrimination or specified failure to follow the equal opportunity standards. Complaints of discrimination in the Apprenticeship Program may be filed and processed under Title 29, CFR part 30, and the procedures as set forth above. The Joint Committee will provide written notice of its complaint procedure to all applicants for apprenticeship and all apprentices. Title 29 CFR 29.12 Except for matters relating to equal opportunity standards, any controversy or difference arising under an Apprenticeship Agreement that cannot be adjusted locally and that are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, may be submitted by an apprentice, or the Apprentice s authorized representative, to the Registration Agency for review. Matters covered by a collective bargaining agreement are not subject to such review. The complaint must be in writing and signed by the complainant, or authorized representative, and must be submitted within 60 days of the final local decision. It must set forth the specific matter(s) complained of, together with relevant facts and circumstances. Copies of pertinent documents and 16

correspondence must accompany the complaint. This complaint procedure is provided for in Title 29, CFR part 29. SECTION 24 - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS (Reference 29 CFR 29.11) Nothing in this part or in any apprenticeship agreement will operate to invalidate: A. Any apprenticeship provision in an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement establishing higher apprenticeship standards; or B. Any special provision for veterans, minority persons, or women in the Standards of Apprenticeship, Apprentice qualifications or operation of the Apprenticeship Program, or in the Apprenticeship Agreement, which is not otherwise prohibited by law, executive order, or applicable governmental regulation. SECTION 25 - TRANSFER OF AN APPRENTICE (Reference 29 CFR 29.5(13)) If an Employer is unable to fulfill its training obligation due to lack of relevant work or failure to conform to these Standards of Apprenticeship, the Joint Committee and its Training Director will make every reasonable effort to refer the Apprentice to another Employer. This will provide the Apprentice an opportunity for continuous employment and completion of his or her Apprenticeship Program. Additionally, the Joint Committee and its Training Director shall have the right to rotate Apprentices among Employers to help ensure that Apprentices are trained by competent Journeyworkers in the various processes and skills of the trade. SECTION 26 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APPRENTICE Apprentices, having read these Standards of Apprenticeship formulated by the Joint Committee and signed an Apprenticeship Agreement with the Joint Committee agree to all the terms and conditions contained therein and agree to abide by the Joint Committee's rules and policies, including any amendments, serve such time, perform such manual training, and study such subjects as the Joint Committee may deem necessary to become a skilled outdoor electrical worker / line maintainer. In signing the Apprenticeship Agreement, Apprentices assume the following responsibilities and obligations under the Apprenticeship Program: A. Perform diligently and faithfully the work of the occupation and other pertinent duties assigned by the Joint Committee and the Employer in accordance with the provisions of these Standards of Apprenticeship. B. Respect the property of the Employer and abide by the working rules and regulations of the Employer, Union and the Joint Committee. 17

C. Attend and satisfactorily complete the required hours in the On-the-Job Learning and in Related Classroom Instruction in subjects related to the occupation as provided under these Standards. D. Maintain and make available such records of work experience and training received on-thejob and in Related Classroom Instruction as may be required by the Sponsor. E. Develop and practice safe working habits and work in such a manner as to assure his or her personal safety and that of fellow workers. F. Work for the Employer to whom the Apprentice is assigned for the completion of apprenticeship, unless reassigned to another Employer or the Apprenticeship Agreement is terminated by the Joint Committee. SECTION 27 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Technical Assistance such as that from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, state apprenticeship agencies, and vocational schools may be requested to advise the Joint Committee. The Joint Committee may also invite representatives from industry, education, business, private and/or public agencies to provide consultation and advice for the successful operation and improvement of their training program. Consultants may be asked to participate without vote in conferences on special problems related to apprenticeship training that affect the agencies they represent. 18

Appendix A WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE OUTDOOR ELECTRICAL WORKER / LINE MAINTAINER This schedule is attached to and a part of these Standards for outdoor electrical workers. 1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP The term of the occupation will be three (3) years with an On-the-Job Learning attainment of eight thousand (8,000) hours supplemented by the required hours of Related Classroom Instruction. Full credit will be given for the probationary period. The term of the occupation shall be reasonably continuous employment. The term shall be divided into six, six-month periods of approximately 1,500 hours each, as provided below. The Joint Committee and its Training Director shall have the power to shorten or extend the period of apprenticeship in individual cases in accordance with the Apprentice s ability to master the processes and skills of the trade. 2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS The ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers will be one (1) Apprentice to three (3) Journeyworkers. 3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on a percentage of the current Helper Groundman wage rate, pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement: WAGE RATES PERIOD INTERVAL PERCENTAGE Class I (6 months) 0 hours 50% 1,500 hours Class II (6 months) 1,501 hours 60% 3,000 hours Class III (6 months) 3,001 hours 70% 4,500 hours Class IV (6 months) 4.501 hours 80% 6,000 hours Class V (6 months) 6,001 hours 90% 7,000 hours Class VI (6 months) 7,001 hours 100% 8,000 hours A-1 Rev: 03-21-2011

At the time of registration of these Standards of Apprenticeship, the Helper Groundman rate shall be as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Registration Agency will be notified of all changes to the Helper Groundman rate in a timely manner. To be advanced, the apprentice must have satisfactorily completed both requirements: On-the-Job Learning accumulated and satisfactory progress in Related Classroom Instruction, as indicated above After completing the Apprentice Program and graduating from the Apprentice Program s Lineman Training School, the Apprentice shall remain at the full Helper Groundman rate. He or she may subsequently become a Journeyworker Lineman after successfully passing the Journeyperson Lineman Test as provided in the Union bylaws. 4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE Outdoor Electrical Worker / Line Maintainer The Joint Committee may modify the work processes to meet local needs subject to approval by the Registration Agency. WORK PROCESS ON-THE-JOB LEARNING Line work processes involving: safety; first aid; tools and equipment nomenclature, care and use All non-energized equipment involving: climbing methods; pipe bending; electrical theory; meter reading; installation of crossarms, downguys, spanguys, line wires, transformers Low voltage energized lines involving: setting of single phase meters, erection of poles, use of power equipment, rope blocks, and chain blocks Street lighting; traffic construction; hot line work involving: installation of transformers, arresters, and capacitors; rubber goods; troubleshooting and emergency repairs; cable splicing; rigging; signaling; excavation Total: HOURS (APPROXIMATE) 1,000 hours 2,000 hours 2,500 hours 2,500 hours 8,000 hours A-2 Rev: 03-21-2011

5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION Outdoor Electrical Worker / Line Maintainer The Apprentice must attend Related Classroom Instruction for at least 144 hours per year. The minimum number of classroom hours per year may change from time to time in order to meet training needs, but shall comply with 29 CFR 29.5(b)(4). Time spent in Related Classroom Instruction will not be considered as hours of work, and the Apprentice is not required to be paid for time so spent. Apprentices must attend Related Classroom Instruction on their own time. The Joint Committee will provide for instruction of the Apprentice during the Related Classroom Instruction in safe and healthful work practices in compliance with applicable law. In case of failure on the part of any Apprentice to fulfill the Related Classroom Instruction obligation, the Sponsor has the authority to withhold the Apprentice s periodic wage advancement; or with a reasonable opportunity to remedy deficiencies, suspend, or cancel the Apprenticeship Agreement. Clock hours of actual attendance by the Apprentice in Related Classroom Instruction at the Apprentice Program s Lineman Training School or other approved training provider shall be documented and tracked by the Joint Committee and Training Director. Related Classroom Instruction activities must be at the direction of competent and qualified instructors whose knowledge, experience and ability to teach shall be carefully examined and monitored. As necessary, instructors shall take teacher training courses. Instruction will include but not be limited to the topics listed below; the order of presentation of topics may change from time to time. The following is a summary of Related Classroom Instruction including approximate class hours in each element of instruction; minor changes may be made from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Joint Committee may establish and submit clear objectives and outcomes in lieu of hours for each class subject. RELATED CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION SUBJECT / COURSE First Year Unionism Basic Electricity Member s Assistance Program OSHA First Aid Pipe Bending Electric Service Installation Burning Theory of Lights Total A-3 HOURS (APPROXIMATE) 08 hours 40 hours 04 hours 50 hours 04 hours 32 hours 32 hours 20 hours 20 hours 210 hours Rev: 03-21-2011

Second Year COMET Street Lighting Labor History Traffic Construction 08 hours 84 hours 28 hours 84 hours Total 204 hours Third Year Overhead Construction URD Classes Rigging Signaling 76 hours 100 hours 08 hours 08 hours Total 192 hours A-4 Rev: 03-21-2011

SECTION I - INTRODUCTION The Joint Committee enters this Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) with good faith for the purpose of promoting equality of opportunity into its Registered Apprenticeship Program. The Joint Committee seeks to increase the recruitment of qualified women and/or minorities for possible selection into the Apprenticeship Program in the event women and/or minorities are underutilized in the Apprenticeship Program. The Joint Committee hereby adopts the following nondiscriminatory pledge and the AAP. This AAP is a supplement to the Standards of Apprenticeship. Any changes made by the Joint Committee will become part of this written AAP, once approved by the Registration Agency. SECTION II - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PLEDGE The Joint Committee commits to the following Equal Opportunity Pledge: "The recruitment, selection, employment, and training of apprentices during their apprenticeship, shall be without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The Sponsor will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the Apprenticeship Program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30." SECTION III - UTILIZATION AND ANALYSIS, GOALS AND TIMETABLES In order to allow positive recruitment and full utilization of minorities and women in the Apprenticeship Program, the Joint Committee pledges to identify outreach efforts under Section IV which will be undertaken. The purpose of the analysis is to determine the minority and women's labor force in the Joint Committee's labor market area. Once the labor force is determined, the Joint Committee can determine if deficiencies exist in terms of underutilization of minorities and/or women in the occupations registered with the Registration Agency. (See attached Affirmative Action Plan Workforce Analysis Worksheet.) SECTION IV - OUTREACH AND POSITIVE RECRUITMENT The Joint Committee's AAP includes the following outreach and positive recruitment efforts that would reasonably be expected to increase minority and women's participation in apprenticeship by expanding the opportunity of minorities and women to become eligible for apprenticeship selection. A. An announcement of specific apprenticeship openings will be disseminated thirty (30) days in advance of the earliest date for application at each interval to the following agencies/organizations such as the following: Registration Agency Women s Organizations/Centers Local Schools Employment Service Centers One Stop Centers C-1 Rev: 03-21-2011

Social Network Vocational Education Schools Other Organizations/Centers (which can effectively reach minorities and women) Newspapers (which are circulated in the minority community and among women) The announcement will include the nature of the apprenticeship, requirements for admission to apprenticeship, availability of apprenticeship opportunities, sources of apprenticeship applications, and the Joint Committee s equal opportunity policy. More specifically, an announcement of specific apprenticeship openings shall be regularly disseminated in March and September (or on some other semi-annual basis) to the following agencies/organizations: 1. Chicago Women in Trades 4425 S. Western Blvd, Rear Building Chicago, IL 60609 2. Southtown Star Newspaper 495 N. Commons, Suite 200 Aurora, IL 60504 (advertisements placed electronically) 3. Dawson Technical Institute / Career Center (c/o Willie Shepard) 3901 S. State St. Chicago, IL 60619 4. Illinois Department of Employment Security (c/o Phil Sparber) 2444 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 5. The Catholic Charities (c/o Maurine Cody) 7000 W. 111 th St., Suite 101 Worth, IL 60482 The announcement shall include the nature of the apprenticeship, requirements for admission to apprenticeship, availability of apprenticeship opportunities, sources of apprenticeship applications, and the Apprenticeship Fund s equal opportunity policy. Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year. B. Utilizing Journeyworkers to assist in the implementation of affirmative action in the Apprenticeship Program. Such assistance may include but not be limited to Journeyworkers being made available to speak and recruit at schools and job fairs. SECTION V - ANNUAL REVIEW OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN The Joint Committee will make an annual review of its current AAP and its overall effectiveness and institute any revisions or modifications warranted. The review will analyze (independently and collectively) the affirmative action steps taken by the Joint Committee for evaluating the positive impact, as well as the adverse impact in the areas of outreach and recruitment, selection, employment, and training. They will work diligently to identify the cause and effect that result from C-2 Rev: 03-21-2011

their affirmative action measures. The Joint Committee will continually monitor these processes in order to identify the need for a new affirmative action effort and/or deletion of ineffective existing activity(ies). All changes to the AAP must be submitted to the Registration Agency for approval. The Joint Committee will continually monitor the participation rates of minorities and women in the Apprenticeship Program in an effort to identify any type of underutilization. If underutilization exists, corrective action will be immediately implemented. The goals and timetables also will be reviewed periodically as determined by the Registration Agency and updated where necessary. C-3 Rev: 03-21-2011

SECTION VI. OFFICIAL AOOPTION The Local Number 9, IBEW and ltliddle States Electrical Contr.ctors Associafion Apprenticeship and Jo.urneymen Training Fund hereby officially adopts this Affirmative Action Plan on thls J r^^e Z l. 2011. UNION: /. (4*, Pierson C. Burkard Rev 03-21-2011

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN WORKFORCE ANALYSIS WORKSHEET A. SPONSOR INFORMATION Program Number: t1015920003 Name of Sponsor: NECA-IBEW LOCAL #9 MIDDLE STATES JATC Address: 4415 W. HARRISON ST. SUITE 330 City/State/Zip Code: HILLSIDE, IL 60162 Contact Person: BILL NIESMAN, COORDINATOR Phone Number: 708-449-9000 FAX Number: 708-449-9001 E-Mail Address: w. niesman@ibew9.org B. OCCUPATIONALINFORMATION Occupational Title: * LINE MAINTAINER RAPIDS Code: 0283 O.NET/SOC Code: 49-9051.00 Type of selection method used: ALTERNATIVE Labor Market Area description: COOK, GRUNDY, KANKAKEE and WILL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS C. LABOR IIIARKET AREA & OCCUPATIONAL PARTICIPATION DATA C.l Total Labor Force in Labor arket Area * 3,212,304 Number of Women: 1,497,899 46% of labor force Number of Minorities: 1,640,850 52% of labor force C.2 Working Age Population in Labor Market Area * 3,212,304 Number of Women: 1,497,899 46% of labor force Number of Minorities: 1,539,897 52% of labor force C.3 Apprentice Participation in Craft/Occupation in National Apprenticeship System 300 Number of Women: 12 4% of apprentices Number of Minorities: o4 28olo of apprentices C.4 The General Availability of inorities and Women with the Present or Potential Capacity for Apprenticeship in Program Sponsor's Labor Market Area. *** Number of Women. 1,497,899 Number of Minorities: 1,539,897 Resources for obtaining labor market information. t httd://www.census.qov/hhes^i,wweeoindevpaoe c.html ** RAPIDS Data available from Registration Agency. *** Program Sponsors may use any reasonable method for determining the general availability of minorities and women wilh the present or potential capacity for apprenticeship, including relying on the data recorded in Section C.1 for'total Labor Force", C.2 for lvorking Age Population', and C.3 "Apprentice Participation in Particular CrafUOccupation' to propose the entries for 'The General Availability of Minorities and Women." 02-0G08

D. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN WORKFORCE ANALYSIS WORKSHEET SPONSOR'S WORKFORCE DATA D. 1 Total Number of Journey/Craft Workers Employed: z 3q7 Number of Women: % of work force Number of Minorities: % of work force D.2 Total Percentage of Apprentices or of Applicant Pool (depending on selection method used) Numerical percentage of Women apprentices or women in applicant pool: Numerical percentage of Minority apprentices or minorities in apolicant Dool: Data available ftom Registration Agency http://www. eeoc. qov/statslioboaui obpat. htm I 12 4o/o 95 28Yo E, ADDITIONAL RESOURCE DATA FOR CONSIDERATION IN ESTABLISHING GOALS Minority rate of Female rate of participation participation lndustry Source Data E.1 Registered Apprenticeship Partners lnformation Data System (RAPIDS): * 28Yo 4o/o E.2 EEOC Occupational Employment Data: r* 52 Yo 23o/o F. DETERMTNATION OF UTILIZATION Analysis Yes No Minority Underutilization: X Female Underutilization: X G. SPONSOR'S GOALS: The program sponsor proposes and agrees to make a good faith effort to attain the goal of selecting 52016 minorities and 23% women during the next EEO Review cycle. These goals will not be used to discriminate against any qualified applicant on the basis or race, color, religion, national origin or sex. The number of new apprentices to be hired during the next year (or selection period) is estimated to be: 5D H. REGISTRATION AGENCY APPROVAL: Sponsofs Signature egistratigh Agenbry Signatur BILL NIESMAN Typed Name COORDINATOR Ti e Mav 19. 2015 Date Signed GARY B. ELLINGER Typed Name ATR Title May 19,2015 Date Signed 02-0G08