Employment and Economic Strategy Registered Apprenticeship Build the Capacity of the Nation’s (Iowa’s) workforce Develop quality, high – skilled workers to meet the needs of industries Respond to the needs of the increasingly competitive economy www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship What is Registered Apprenticeship? www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship What is Registered Apprenticeship? It’s a Job/Career! www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship What is Registered Apprenticeship? It’s On-the-Job Learning! www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship What is Registered Apprenticeship? It’s an Education! www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship What is Registered Apprenticeship? It’s a Certification! www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship What is Registered Apprenticeship? It’s Cost Effective! www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship In A Nut Shell Registered Apprenticeship is a cost effective, time-tested, results-oriented training and education strategy that puts people to work immediately. www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship Basics Apprenticeship programs normally take between 1 to 5 years to complete (based on occupation) Apprenticeships involve a recommended minimum of 144 hours of instruction in technical subjects related to the occupation Starting Age 16 Registered Apprenticeship programs allow credit for previous experience Apprenticeship programs may be developed in over 1000 occupations. (that number continues to grow) www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Who May Sponsor a Registered Apprenticeship Program? Employers (small/large) Employer Associations Labor-Management Organizations Community Colleges * Workforce Development Centers * Community and Faith Based Organizations * www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Bricklayer Carpenter Cement Mason Insulator Electrician Elevator constructor Tool and Die Pipefitter Tree trimmer Line Maintainer Plumber Operating Engineer TRADITIONAL APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATIONS www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship NON-TRADITIONAL APPRENTICESHIP INDUSTRIES Health Care Energy Advanced Manufacturing Information Technology Hospitality Green Jobs Geospatial Biotechnology Aerospace Transportation Finance www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship Partners and Participants Businesses, Employer and Industry Associations Labor Management Organizations State and Local Workforce Development Agencies and Programs K-12/Community Colleges Job Seekers/Apprentices Community/Faith Based Veterans Economic Development www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Benefits for the Employer of the Registered Apprenticeship Training Model Opens doors to networking Increased productivity and knowledge transfer due to well-developed OJL Enhanced Retention Apprenticeship helps Sponsors/Employers plan for the future. Emphasis on safety that may reduce worker compensation cost Apprenticeship programs are customizable to match employers' needs, and highly flexible to always meet employers' changing requirements. www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Statistics Say 97% of sponsors of registered programs said they would recommend the program to others. 80% of sponsors cited that the greatest benefit of apprenticeship was that it helped meet their demand for skilled workers 44% of sponsors said that the completion rate for their program was between 90 to 100 percent and 21% indicated it was between 70 and 89 percent www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship Benefits: Job Seekers/Apprentices Immediate Employment in Jobs that pay higher wages and/or offer career growth opportunities. The Average Starting wage for apprentices in Iowa is $13.02. The Average completion wage is $23.95 Higher quality of life and skills versatility An education with the increased opportunity to earn an associates degree or college credits Portable National Certification www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Earning Potential of Apprenticeship Graduates www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship Benefits: Veterans The VA recognizes registered apprenticeship programs as highquality training deserving of educational financial reimbursement. GI Bill recipients may receive benefits while enrolled in apprenticeship/on-the-job training Helmets to Hard Hats www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Benefits of Registered Apprenticeship for Iowa’s Economic Growth It helps put the unemployed, youth and disadvantaged populations back to work, It can lift people out of poverty and unemployment and provide a pathway to the middle class It provides a vehicle to support the development of “green” jobs and new advanced technologies RA programs are a critical component of infrastructure development and rebuilding, It supports comprehensive workforce development strategies Registered Apprenticeship completers earn on average $45,000 per year and can earn more than $70,000 per year It is a proven strategy to develop skilled workers and help the economy grow Returns $50 in federal and state tax revenues for every $1 public dollar invested www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship Benefits to WIA and Other Partners “Earn while you learn” Aligned with skill and competency needs Certifications and credentials Consistently high results Aligns with workforce system priorities Enhanced performance outcomes Business and industry driven Training programs in new and emerging industries Earn AA and BA degrees Family-sustaining salaries Network of more than 2000 employers (Iowa) Proven education and career training model www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Expanding Registered Apprenticeship: Integration with the Workforce Investment System www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship TEGL 2-07 Your Roadmap to Workforce and Apprenticeship Integration www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Shared Values: Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce System Paycheck On-the-Job Training Education Customer focused Accountability of training Performance-based outcomes High quality training to industry skill standards Labor market driven to meet changing needs www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Career Certification Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Integration Iowa is Leading the Way! www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Eligible Training Providers Individual Training Accounts (ITA) Pre-Apprenticeship programs or preparatory training Customized Training Models On-the Job Training (OJT) WIA state-wide reserve Other state funding sources (260F) www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Supportive service Share staff and resources Promote opportunities as a joint venture Break down barriers, real and perceived The dissemination and promotion of Registered Apprenticeship information www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Integration Iowa 1st State to hold Action Clinic Statewide conferences Career fairs Leverage resources, including Grants Iowa Veterans Benefits & Services book Expand Board representation www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Registered Apprenticeship and Workforce Integration Program linkages NCRC Ex-Offender PROMISE JOBS Veterans Wagner Peyser Job Corps Vocational Rehabilitation Services Workforce Investment Act (Youth-AdultDislocated Workers) ICAP Layoff Aversion RES REA TAA FAET www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship EDUCATION & OUTREACH Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Apprenticeship website sponsored by IOWA Workforce Development http://www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship EDUCATION & OUTREACH Increase Green Jobs Initiatives Link to OA’s approved Apprenticeable Occupations http://www.iowaworkforce.org/newenergy/ www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship EDUCATION & OUTREACH Featured on Iowa Works television programming YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/iowaworkforce#p/u/36/1BeEnqu-gdU www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship WIA Training Providers Eligible Training Providers The Regional Workforce Investment Boards, in partnership with Iowa Workforce Development, will identify and certify training providers whose performance qualifies them to receive Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds to train Adults and Dislocated Workers. Eligible training providers include: (1) Postsecondary educational institutions that are eligible to receive funds under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and provide a program that leads to an associate degree, baccalaureate degree or certificate; (2) Entities that carry out programs under the "National Apprenticeship Act," and (3) Other public or private providers of a program of training services. http://www2.iwd.state.ia.us/wia/trainingproviders.nsf www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Labor Market Information Informational materials Brochures Flyers Posters www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Today’s Economic Challenges Higher unemployment Low job and economic growth; Slow business expansion and increasing business failures; and Stagnant if not declining wages www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship We need to always work toward economic growth…. Leadership and Partnerships needed more than ever Aligning resources critical when resources are shrinking Unique assets and strengths will still drive future growth Focused strategies will help differentiate Regions www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship Lori Adams Division Administrator, IWD Lori.adams@iwd.iowa.gov 515-281-9322 Greer Sisson State Director USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship Sisson.greer@dol.gov 515-284-4690 www.iowaworkforce.org/apprenticeship