March 19, 2008 CEWD West Conference

1. March 19, 2008 CEWD West Conference Building a pipeline of diverse, well-qualified, young peoplefor the skilled trades and engineering

2. LAUSD High School Population Dismal outlook for young people Source: UCLA IDEA

3. Why do high school students drop-out?

4. Many students feel that high school is boring and irrelevant! 81% of high school drop-outs said they want to see a connection between school and work. They want jobs.

5. Infrastructure investments • At least $200 billion over next decade in LA County A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity An Aging Workforce Facing Retirement HUGE demand for qualified workers in the skilled trades and engineering!

6. Work College • What they want: • Motivation • Communication skills • Common sense • English • Math • What they want: • Motivation • Academic Preparation • Workforce Readiness • Communication Skills • Tutoring • Career Exposure • Career Placement • Ongoing coaching and development support High Schools • What they generally don’t do: • Character education • Career Advising • Vocational education • Soft skills development • What they try to do: • English and math • “A-G” preparation • “College for all”

7. Mission Build a pipeline of diverse, well-qualified, young people to enter the skilled trades and engineering What is the Infrastructure Academy? Marketing, Recruiting, & Selection Career Preparation Career Placement & Support • Motivation • Minimum Academic Proficiency • Basic communication • No felonies • Legal Right to Work • Workforce readiness skills (punctuality, reliability, communication skills) • Career exposure (field trips, guest speakers) • Mentors • Community Service • Career counseling • Exam preparation • Interview preparation • College Counseling • Mentors

8. Marketing, Recruiting, & Selection

12. San Francisco Average Los Angeles Average

13. Application Statistics

14. Marketing, Recruiting, & Selection • Andres Garcia • Age: 17 • Year: 11th grade • School: Jefferson High School (South LA) • GPA: 2.1 • Extracurricular: Football, baseball • Personal: • No father in life • Going to be a parent soon • Why he applied? • “I see this as my future. This is an incredible opportunity. I have always been interested in electricity/ electronics. I know that this is something I would apply my full interest and dedication.” Our Students

15. Our Students

16. Our Students

17. Job Profile of an Electrical Line Worker Source: Profiles International

18. Job Profile of an Electrical Line Worker Source: Profiles International

19. Andres Garcia compared against the job profile of an Electrical Line Worker Overall Job Match: 87% Good investment potential!

20. Career Preparation

21. Tier 4 – Workplace Requirements Working with Tools & Technology Business Fundamentals Following Directions Safety Awareness Teamwork Learning Competencies Tier 3 – Industry Specific Career Exposure Utility Industry Principles & Concepts Environmental Concerns & Regulations Water Treatment & Distribution Electric Transmission & Distribution Gas Transmission & Distribution General Construction Tier 2 – Academic Requirements Critical & Analytical Thinking Engineering & Technology Mathematics Reading Writing Listening Speaking Tier 1 – Personal Effectiveness Characteristics Ability To Learn Dependability & Reliability Self- Development Flexibility & Adaptability Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Motivation *Adapted from the Framework for Competencies for the Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution Industry, Center for Energy Workforce Development

22. 1-Year Program Summer Institute • After-School • Technical courses • Project-based learning • Field trips, speakers, videos, etc. • Community Service Internship • Paid Internship with employer Program Overview • Soft Skills • Focus on Water • Employer Interviews • Public Presentation on Water Mentoring Partnerships with Schools, Higher Education, and Apprentice Programs • Similar academic/industry focus • Interest in deep partnerships and pipeline development • Strong and dedicated leadership

23. Career Placement and Support

24. Career Placement Activities • Career counseling • Post-Placement • Reunions • Ongoing placement support for new entrants • Lifelong learning/career management • College applications • Mock interviews • Employer interviews • Exam preparation • Aptitude assessment • Job applications

26. We are a social entrepreneurial venture committed to changing the outlook for young people in Los Angeles. We intend to scale this organization dramatically and have a huge impact. • Board of Directors • CSU-LA College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology • Keith Moo-Young, Dean • LA's BEST • Carla Sanger, CEO • LA County Federation of Labor • Maria Elena Durazo, Executive Secretary • Metropolitan Water District • Fidencio Mares, VP of Human Resources • Puente Learning Center • Sister Jennie Lechtenberg, Exec Director • Southern California Gas Company • Lee Stewart, Senior Vice President • Management Team • Chief Executive Officer - Marcus Castain • Office of Mayor Villaraigosa • The Broad Foundation • High Tech • PricewaterhouseCoopers • Chief Operating Officer – Norma Castro • The Broad Foundation • High-Tech Start-Ups • Dell • Ford • VP, Programs – Carla Corona • The After School Corporation (NYC) • Director of Recruiting– Francisco Canché • LAUSD Belmont Zone of Choice • LA Trade Tech Our Team

27. Many partners… supporting a common mission

28. How to Apply • Go to www.infrastructureacademy.org and click “Join” to download the Student Application • Submit the application via e-mail to apply@infrastructureacademy.org • We will contact you to arrange an interview Application Information Eligibility Requirements Motivation to succeed Commit to constant participation 2 days per week and alternate Saturdays Attend a high school (public, charter, or private) in the vicinity of an Infrastructure Academy site Be interested in a career in the skilled trades and/or engineering No felonies Legal right to work in the US The Los Angeles Infrastructure Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. 

29. Geographic growth We have started this program in the City of Los Angeles (for pilot and year 1) and will then expand to other geographic areas beginning in 2009. Our goal will be to rapidly grow while continually improving the program. • Site Selection Factors • Funding sources • Access to a substantial population of interested, motivated students • Access to suitable facilities and safe transportation – preferably a college campus • Access to employers, jobs, and internships • Receptivity among schools and communities

30. Industry Expansion • Our focus is the Skilled Trades and Engineering…. people who build things • We are starting with the utilities sector because the utilities have a labor shortage, an aging workforce, and strong employer and labor support • Potential Industry Expansion Areas • Civil Construction/Building Trades • Telecoms • Aerospace • Trade and Logistics • Transit • Industry Selection Factors • Labor market growth • Entry points that do not immediately require a college degree • High-wage career opportunities • Variation in professions • Employer and labor willingness to partner and invest in the development of young people

31. Why you should consider us A major investment in you Great salaries and benefits Career Opportunities Important work Great training Upward mobility College tuition reimbursement Paid summer internships A future of opportunity!