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Registered Apprenticeship. A Talent Development Tool David Wallace Director EOLWD / Division of Apprenticeship Training Commonwealth of Massachusetts 617-626-5409 dwallace@detma.org www.mass.gov/dat. MA Division of Apprentice Training Overview. Stats Budget and Fee Structure
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Registered Apprenticeship A Talent Development Tool David Wallace Director EOLWD / Division of Apprenticeship Training Commonwealth of Massachusetts 617-626-5409 dwallace@detma.org www.mass.gov/dat
MA Division of Apprentice Training Overview • Stats • Budget and Fee Structure • GI Bill Reimbursable Grant • Apprentice Integration Manager • Statewide Vocational School Articulation • EEO Outreach Plan • 20% Apprentice Requirement
Apprenticeship Statistics:Massachusetts • 1219 Registered Apprenticeship Programs • 595 Sponsors • 6100 Registered apprentices 17 percent minorities 6 percent females
Budget and Fee Structure • Line Item $377,696 • Fee Structure • New Annual Apprentice ID Fee / $35 ($70,000-$90,000) • Annual Sponsor Fee / $300 • Sponsor Program Verification / $50
GI Bill Reimbursement Contract • 2008 70 Training Facilities ($64,000) • 2009 83 Training Facilities 19% increase • 2010 Est. increase of 19% to 100 Facilities • The goal is to increase the contract to a level where one new FTE can be dedicated to manage the contract and conduct veteran outreach
Apprentice Integration Manager • The Apprentice Integration Manager will work to create linkages between The Division of Apprentice Training and the local One Stop Career Centers • Identify what exactly Registered Apprenticeship is and what roles DAT and the One Stops have in making it a more effective workforce development tool. • Pathways to apprenticeships for both jobseekers and employers can be established. • The apprentice Integration Manager will collaborate with Workforce Investment Boards, One Stop Career Centers, Unions, Employers, Community Colleges and other training vendors on a region-by-region basis in an effort to develop strategies to improve the access to and the utilization of Registered Apprenticeship across the state.
Apprentice Integration Manager • Hire by September 2009 in order for the plans outlined to be implemented. • This position is vital to ensure that the policies described in the business plan are sustainable into the future. • Will create a cultural shift in the way the Registered Apprenticeship and WIA communities interact with the integration initiatives. • Will carry through administrations and directors. • The new position is DAT’s attempt at creating continuity and succession planning.
Statewide Vocational School Articulation • DAT will provide statewide articulation with pre-determined credit in an apprentice program for each student who successfully receives a diploma from a Chapter 74 school. • The student will receive pre- determined level of credit • The student must meet the minimum entry requirements and pass the interview process.
Articulation (cont.) • Credit will have the benefit of increased wages and standing in the program. • Credit will be given once the probation period has been completed. • Guaranteed credit is restricted to the career path of the student however individual programs may provide additional credit. • Parents and guidance councilors will be better able to help students plan their career choices.
EEO Outreach Plan • Goals • To establish five standing outreach collaboratives statewide which include area members of organizations representing the underserved populations and area apprentice sponsors. • To create an atmosphere of understanding and trust between all parties by identifying past experiences both good and bad on all sides. • To establish an easily accessible central contact depository of outreach partners on DAT’s website. Sorted by area and coalitions.
20% Apprentice Requirement • Economic Recovery Taskforce • 250 members on 10 committees • 192 page final report/ 20% apprentice recommendation • MA Economic Recovery Legislation June 27,2009 • DAT developed apprentice utilization plan • DAT developed an apprentice insert for procurement
Underground Economy Taskforce • 17 Agencies • Collaborate to identify wage and insurance fraud. • Meet Quarterly and Bi-Weekly • DAT has added compliance verifications • DUA • AG • Workers Comp • DOR
Registered Apprenticeship A Talent Development Tool David Wallace Director EOLWD / Division of Apprenticeship Training Commonwealth of Massachusetts 617-626-5407 dwallace@detma.org www.mass.gov/dat