virginia s community colleges workforce development services

1. Gloria Westerman Thomas W. Cecere

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3. Registered Apprenticeship: Advantages On-the-job training and classroom instruction provide a tested system to maximize skills Nationally, more than 29,000 employers (sponsors) have implemented apprenticeship programs to meet specific training needs More than 480,000 employees participate as apprentices

4. Registered Apprenticeship: Advantages (continued) Sponsors include private and public sector employers, employer associations and labor-management organizations Apprentices come from diverse backgrounds and include women, minorities, youth, persons with disabilities and dislocated workers

5. Registered Apprenticeship: Advantages (continued) Ensure your company/agency maintains highly skilled workforce Enable new employees to quickly contribute to company/agency productivity Instill loyalty and decrease turnover Acquire employees with safe and healthy work habits and practices

6. Registered Apprenticeship: Advantages (continued) On-the-job training under the guidance of experienced and qualified personnel Occupation-specific classroom instruction Training and certification that meets industry and business standards and results in professional licensure Opportunities to receive education, develop skills and to gain experience that enable employees to advance in their careers Nationally recognized journeyman status

7. Registered Apprenticeship: Advantages (continued) Time Tested American Apprenticeship has deep roots Registered Apprenticeship was established with the signing of the Virginia Apprenticeship Act in 1938

8. Registered Apprenticeship in Virginia: Customers Served More than 2,200 sponsors More than 13,000 apprentices Each year, approximately 1,600 apprentices graduate to become journeymen

9. Registered Apprenticeship in Virginia: Occupations More than 300 occupations registered Variety of apprenticeable occupations available, including HVAC mechanics, carpenters, opticians, electricians, administrative professionals, and safety and health compliance officers

10. Registered Apprenticeship in Virginia: Occupations (continued) Already experiencing shortage of skilled craftsmen in several industries Anticipate huge shortages in construction, health care, auto collision and repair, electrical and many other skilled occupations in future Occupations require post high school training and education, although not four-year college Need workers who are locally available to work; occupations not conducive to off-shore outsourcing

11. Registered Apprenticeship How It Works

12. Registered Apprenticeship: How It Works On-the-Job Training Registered employers (sponsors) provide on-the-job training to employees (apprentices) A minimum of 2,000 on-the-job training hours are provided per year Each apprentice works closely with a journeyman or highly skilled mentor for maximum results Student apprentices can begin training and related occupational education in high school

13. Registered Apprenticeship: How It Works (continued) Related Classroom Instruction Apprentices attend classes at their local community college, vocational technical center, or at a sponsor-run school Participants spend a recommended minimum of 144 hours in the classroom

14. Registered Apprenticeship: How It Works (continued) Employer Requirements Meet with your local apprenticeship representative to develop a registered training program Review classroom instruction program with your local related instruction coordinator Select employee(s) to provide on-the-job training Identify employee(s) who will apprentice

15. Registered Apprenticeship Ensures: Adequate and safe facilities in which apprentices are trained Regular evaluation of job performance and related instruction No discrimination in any phase of selection, employment or training

16. Registered Apprenticeship Ensures: Adequate and safe facilities in which apprentices are trained Regular evaluation of job performance and related instruction No discrimination in any phase of selection, employment or training

17. What is an ARI Provider ? A Community College or Technical Center which oversees Related Instruction A person from the institution who works closely with DOL and registered sponsors.

18. What are the responsibilities of an ARI Provider? Work with the DOL representative when questions come up on instruction. Provide appropriate instruction which meets the guidelines for an specific occupation. Sign off at completion of program for an apprentice. Enter sponsor and apprentice information into state-wide database

19. What are the Benefits to a Provider? Marketing of your programs by the DOL Partnerships with other State agencies Apprenticeship is a tool for Career Pathway development Provide credentials recognized nationally Provide Continuing Education Opportunities Allow for articulation agreements

20. Who are our ARI Providers?

22. Augusta County Schools �Augusta County Schools is very pleased with the results thus far regarding the Secretary Apprentice Program. Secretaries are improving their skills and a sense of pride has been observed from those enrolled in the program. Morale is high; they appear to be enjoying the workplace and making the workplace more pleasant. I realize a high degree of camaraderie is taking place. Many of those enrolled have already seen the personal gains of a higher paycheck. Overall secretarial skills have improved; thus making each secretary more valuable to the organization.� Dwight McAllister Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Augusta County Schools2

23. UVA FACILITIES MANAGEMENT �Since 1982, Facilities Management at the University of Virginia has worked closely with DOLI�s Apprentice Council to train more than 100 apprentices in the building trades. Twenty-five years later, our program is still going strong with more than 30 apprentices currently in training. As recruitment, retention and aging workforce issues continue to challenge us, our Apprentice Program is more critical than ever in helping us provide highly skilled and licensed trades people for our workforce of tomorrow.� Donna Barnes Franko HR Manager for UVA Facilities Management