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Reimagining Apprenticeships for the Future of Work

A two-year program launched in 2019 by GNO, Inc. that combines classroom instruction and on-the-job training with leading advanced manufacturers. Provides certification and industry-based credentials in Mechatronics. Tuition, fees, and full-time salary covered by employers.

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Reimagining Apprenticeships for the Future of Work

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  1. 2019 Apprenticeship & The Future of Work Reimagining Industry Recognized Apprenticeship & Building Synergy

  2. 2019 Welcome Tina Tinney, Chancellor Lenny Unbehagen, Executive Dean Continuing Education Daniel Roberts, Provost ArlandaWilliams, Vice Chancellor of Workforce Development and Institutional Advancement

  3. WHO: Schools and Companies 3 Colleges 3 Companies

  4. Planning and Logistics:

  5. WHERE: Multi-Campus Solution • Apprentices attend 8-week sessions at each college • Classes will rotate to all three campuses • Apprentices employed at ONE company throughout the program

  6. A Major Player: GNO, Inc.  • GNO, Inc. is the economic development organization serving the ten parishes of Southeast Louisiana • Business Environment • Policy • Workforce • Brand Development • Access to Capital • Business Development • Business Attraction • Business Growth • Business Retention • Research Logo

  7. GNO, Inc.’s Workforce Vision • In order to change the wealth profile of Greater New Orleans, GNO, Inc. must not only bring jobs to the region, but also ensure effective pathways exist for • all Greater New Orleans residents • to access these jobs.

  8. Economic Development & Higher Education – A symbiotic Relationship • Deeper labor pools and pipelines for employers • Stronger business development case for GNO • Market-relevant curricula for colleges • Stronger ties to major companies and industries

  9. About GNOu • Demand-driven workforce development program, coordinated by GNO, Inc. • Benefits the economy, higher education and the community

  10. GNOu Process

  11. WHAT: Program Overview Two-year program began August 2019 “Earn-and-Learn” model with leading advanced manufacturers  Classroom instruction combined with on-the-job training ($10/hr for both) Tuition and fees covered by employer, in addition to full-time salary and benefits Provides Mechatronics certification and stackable Industry Based Credentials

  12. HOW: Launching the Program

  13. External Communication:

  14. External Communication:

  15. WHEN: Two-Year Commitment

  16. LESSONS LEARNED • Employers MUST drive the process • Industry partners shouldn’t be convinced, but come to the table willingly • Training providers must be flexible and responsive: workforce arms of community colleges are excellent partners • If multiple parties are involved, a dedicated facilitator/intermediary is crucial • It’s ok to start small • Unprecedented programs take time to develop and shouldn’t be rushed

  17. In Closing … • Students receive learning in real time through industry immersion • Increased Communication Between Peer Institutions • Leveraged Resources • Reduced duplication of effort • Enhanced Business and Industry Relationships 

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