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Roger M. Lash Jr. – Director, Maryland Apprenticeship &Training Program. 81% Of All Apprentices Registered In Maryland are in the Construction Industry. October 27-29, 2009. Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge. Construction Industry. Construction Has An Image Problem
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Roger M. Lash Jr. – Director,Maryland Apprenticeship &Training Program Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
81% • Of • All Apprentices Registered In Maryland are in the • Construction Industry October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Construction Industry • Construction Has An Image Problem • Failures Don’t Go To College • Second Best Career October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Construction Industry • Long Term Shortages • The Average Age of A Construction Worker is 47 Years Old • Nationwide Shortage of Skilled Manpower October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
In December 2008, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley stated that he wanted to double the amount of Apprentices registered in our State. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Maryland passed legislation in 2009 that created an additional funding source for registered Apprenticeship in our State. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Two Apprenticeship Navigators were hired to integrate and market Apprenticeship Training into the Workforce System. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Maryland Apprenticeship and Training personnel are funded from a variety of sources. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
The State Apprenticeship Programs reported a high non-completion rate due to a variety of reasons. The largest reason was a lack of qualified applicants. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Common Needs • The Construction Industry needs… • Well Qualified Apprentices who • may come directly from high school • may have post high school training or experience • Individuals Acclimated to the Construction Market • Safety • Basic Skills • Industry Awareness • Labor History October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
How can we accomplish this? A Basic Building Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Standardized Pre-Apprenticeship Curriculum A Generic Building Trades Orientation Process Multiple Specialty Trades Training Options Established Knowledge and Skill Validation A Path to Allow Direct Oral Interview What Would Such a Program Look Like? A Simple Flow Chart Shows the Process Common Process October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Multi Trade Pre-Apprenticeship October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
What is Apprenticeship? • Learn a skilled trade or craft with high salary potential • Time or Competency Based • Most in the high paying Construction Trades! • -Plumber • -Electrician • -Carpenter • -ETC. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Features and Benefits • Clear plan to attain Journeyperson status. • Optimum Mix of On the Job Training and Related Classroom Instruction. • Earn While You Learn! • Increasing Salary as you gain proficiency. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Typical Requirements (Construction Industry) • 18 Years of Age. • High School or GED. • Able to Physically Perform the Tasks of the Trade. • Own Transportation. • Pass Math and Drug Screen Tests October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Work When and Where You Want • Enter the Management Field • Earn College Credits • Pay for Your Own College • Become Licensed • Own Your Own Business October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Success Stories • 2006 • Montgomery County Public Schools & NLC • 2007 • Montgomery Blair HS • Prince Georges County Public Schools • DC Summer Youth Program • 2008 • Prince Georges County Public Schools • MD Dept of Juvenile Services (Victor Cullen Center) • 2009 • MD Dept of Juvenile Services (Victor Cullen Center) • Washington Area Women in the Trades October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Youth Affinity Group Meeting State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation
Pre-Apprenticeship Model Labor and Industry Military Personnel National Trade Associations Job Corp and Private Programs National Curriculums Department of Juvenile Services College Consortium School Systems K-12 Department of Corrections Workforce System 34 One Stop Career Centers Maryland Apprenticeship Programs Alternate Job or Career Construction Employers October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Pre-Apprenticeship Marketing State One Stop Centers Websites School Systems Vocational Centers Community Colleges October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge
Apprenticeship is… • A GREAT Choice • Earn While You Learn! • It’s Not a Job, It’s a Career • A Solid Plan to Get to the Top • Your Future - Your Career - Your Choice October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic
Questions? October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge