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Roger M. Lash Jr. – Director, Maryland Apprenticeship &Training Program

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

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  1. Roger M. Lash Jr. – Director,Maryland Apprenticeship &Training Program Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

  2. 81% • Of • All Apprentices Registered In Maryland are in the • Construction Industry October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Maryland Apprenticeship and Training personnel are funded from a variety of sources. October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Multi Trade Pre-Apprenticeship October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Youth Affinity Group Meeting State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

  19. 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

  20. Pre-Apprenticeship Marketing State One Stop Centers Websites School Systems Vocational Centers Community Colleges October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

  21. 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

  22. Questions? October 27-29, 2009 Louisiana Apprenticeship Action Clinic, Baton Rouge

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