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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM. ROLE OF THE WORKFORCE SYSTEM IN PROMOTING LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS. WHAT IS REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP ?. Combines structured paid on-the-job learning with related technical instruction

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM

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  1. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR’S NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM ROLE OF THE WORKFORCE SYSTEM IN PROMOTING LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS

  2. WHAT IS REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP ? • Combines structured paid on-the-job learning with related technical instruction • Guided by a specific set of standards

  3. NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP ACT (29 U.S.C. 50) ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESS IN 1937 Secretary of Labor is authorized and directed to formulate and promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices. Extend the application of labor standards by encouraging their inclusion in contracts of apprenticeship

  4. Registered Apprenticeship Two Regulations • Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 29/29 Apprenticeship Programs Labor Standards for Registration • Revised October 2008 • CFR 29/30 promotes Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship

  5. Revisions to CFR 29/29 • Apprenticeship completion: Three Approaches • -Traditional, time-based • -Competency-based • -Hybrid

  6. How Do you Set Up an Apprenticeship Program? Network of Federal Regional, State and State Apprenticeship (SAA) Directors and Training Representatives to assist employers

  7. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP The Office Of Apprenticeship and State Apprenticeship Agencies Provides Technical Assistance To Industry In the Following Areas: • Analysis of overall training needs • Analysis of training content and work process development • Development of related instruction curriculum • Program evaluation • Development of Affirmative Action Plan and Selection Procedure

  8. REGISTRATION OF AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM A company or an association, with or without union involvement, registers their program with the Office of Apprenticeship ). This is accomplished through a set of Standards which established the parameters under which the program will operate and includes but is not limited to: • On-the job work process • Related Instruction syllabus • Progressive wage rates • Expected work conditions • EEO pledge

  9. EXAMPLES OF RECOGNIZED APPRENTICEABLE OCCUPATIONS • Airframe and Powerplant mechanic • Electrician • Nurse Assistant Certified • IT Generalist

  10. APPRENTICESHIP CREDENTIALS “Certificate of Training” (Intermediate skills recognition) “Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship”

  11. MILITARY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS (ACTIVE DUTY) • United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) (Navy, Marines and Coast Guard) Have over 124 apprenticeable occupations registered Currently over 63,000 Active Military are participate this program

  12. MILITARY APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS (ACTIVE DUTY) • United States Army Apprenticeship Program—Culinary Arts The American Culinary Federation (ACF) joined with the U.S. Army to enhance its current foodservice training program by incorporating the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s (ACFEF) apprenticeship program into the Army’s foodservice training program

  13. Military Apprenticeship Program • Army National Guard (GAPI) Army National Guard officially partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor to launch the Guard apprenticeship Program Initiative (GAPI), to be administered locally by states. The aim of this civilian employment assistance effort is to bridge the gaps (real and perceived) between Soldiers’ military training and the application of their training in civilian employment.

  14. VETERANS • Military Direct Entry Veterans who completed military technical training school and participated in a registered apprenticeship program, or completed military technical training school in a recognized apprenticeable occupation, during their military service, may be given direct entry into the apprenticeship program.

  15. UNITED ASSOCIATION VETERANS IN PIPING • Partnership between the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters and he U.S. Military • Provides returning Veterans with 16 weeks of accelerated welding training • Training is free to Veterans • 200 veterans have completed the training • This is a component of their National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards

  16. HELMETS TO HARDHATS • Program Places quality men and women from the Armed Forces into promising building and construction careers • The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry has expanded their Qualification for Apprenticeship Section in their National Guidelines for Apprenticeship Standards

  17. Advantage to the Employees • Classes offered from a variety of venues including community colleges • Incremental Salary Increase • National and State Recognized Credentials

  18. Why it works—Benefits to employer • Provides an effective Return on Investment (ROI) for recruiting & training employees • Apprentices are productive while learning • Ensures that apprentices attain the latest skills required for current and future jobs • Provides credentials that validate skills and competencies

  19. www.doleta.gov/oa https://21stcenturyapprenticeship.workforce3one.org/

  20. Thank you! Franchella Kendall Chief, Division of Standards and National Industry Promotion Office of Apprenticeship Kendall.franchella@dol.gov

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