Disability Program Navigator & Registered Apprenticeship – 7/25/06 Ken Lemberg Training Representative Office of Apprenticeship U.S. Department of Labor
Dec 29, 2015
Disability Program Navigator & Registered Apprenticeship –
7/25/06
Ken LembergTraining RepresentativeOffice of Apprenticeship
U.S. Department of Labor
Apprenticeship . . . A Demand Driven Training System for any potential worker or employer
History
In the early 20th century the developing economy required a more formal system of Registered Apprenticeship—a system that provided reliable, skilled workers across various industries. In 1937 Congress enacted the National Apprenticeship Act.
Apprenticeship . . .in America
What Authority Determines Registered Apprenticeship?
National Apprenticeship Act (Fitzgerald Act of 1937)
Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) Title 29 Parts 29 and 30
Key Points
Registered Apprenticeship is one of the few training approaches, public or private, in the United States that is driven directly by the demands of industry.
Private and public sector industries and/or organizations can become a sponsor of an Apprenticeship Program.
Apprenticeship Programs can be designed as time-based, competency-based, and/or a combination of both.
Nationally recognized programs that provide high-level certification and certificates that meet industry standards
Apprenticeship . . .in America
Key Points Today there are more
than:
– 27,000 program sponsors across the United States
– 405,000 apprentices in various industries
– 57,000 graduates
Apprenticeship . . .in America
Credit for Previous
Experience
Related Instruction
On-the-Job Learning
Administration of the
Program
Equal Opportunity
Apprentice Selection
RatiosApprenticeSupervision
Apprenticeship . . .Key Elements
Wages Earn While You Learn
What is the Criteria for an Apprenticeable Occupation?
Occupation is learned on-the-job, minimum 2,000 hours
Recognized throughout the industry
Manual, mechanical or technical skills
Requires related classroom instruction
Approved by National OA office
Registered Apprenticeship
Creates a competitive advantage that strategically prepares business & their employees for the 21st century marketplace
On-the-Job LearningClassroom Instruction
Community/Technical Colleges& Adult
Education
Industry ProvidedTraining
Credentials
ProgressiveSkill
Attainment
Theoreticaland AppliedKnowledge
Life-LongLearning
Competent
Workforce
Worker
Apprenticeship . . .Cross Section of Occupations – much potential for
workers with disabilities Air Transport Pilot Animal Trainer Baker Biomedical Equipment Technician Cable Installer-Repairer Carpenter Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) Dental Assistant Draft, Mechanical Direct Care Specialist Electrician Engine Repairer Fabricator-Assembler Metal Foundry Metallurgist Gem Cutter Graphics Designer Horse Trainer Health Care Sanitary Technician Hotel Associate (Front Desk Clerk)
Internet Working Technician IT Generalist IT Project Manager Landscape Gardener Line Maintainer Medicaid Disability Claims
Adjudicator Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Transcriptionist Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN) Painter Paramedic Pharmacist Assistant Plumber Prosthetics Technician Metal Fabricator Meteorologist Recording Engineer Surgical Technologist
The new and/or emerging industries that are projected to grow are:
- Automotive - Security
- Advanced Manufacturing - Energy
- Biotechnology - Construction
- Geospatial - Health Care
- Hospitality - Information Technology
- Retail - Transportation
Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative
Industry Profile – Health Care Apprentices are employed and training in a number of
health care fields including Certified Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, Surgical Technologist, and Emergency Medical Technician.
Good Samaritan skilled nursing facilities across the nation are establishing apprenticeship programs for the Certified Nursing Assistant.
Additional apprenticeable occupations include
Medical Transcriptionist & Medicaid Disability Claims Adjudicator – in the early promotion stages.
Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative
Industry Profile – Automotive Industry Selected occupations, such as automotive technicians,
automotive body and related repairers, and automotive glass installers and repairers, are expected to increase in employment by at least 10% between 2000-2010. All these occupations are Apprenticeable.
Presently, there are over 250 Apprenticeship Programs throughout the nation focusing on automotive services.
Advancing Apprenticeship . . . High-Growth Job Initiative
Industry Profile – Information Technology IT apprenticeable occupations include IT Generalist, IT
Project Manager and Internet Working Technician.
CompTIA is assisting with the development and implementation of the National Information Technology Apprenticeship System, a competency-based Apprenticeship methodology that supports consistent and flexible credentialing for the career development and advancement of IT workers.
Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative
Industry Profile – Geospatial A Geospatial Technology Apprenticeship
Program in collaboration with the U.S. DOL has been implemented. The academic curriculum is for the occupation of Geospatial Technician. This is a new Apprenticeable occupation.
This program encompasses skill development in the fields of remote sensing, geographic information systems and global positioning system technologies.
Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative
Industry Profile – High Tech Manufacturing Registered Apprenticeship has a long and valued role
with the manufacturing industry since the 1940s. Today there are ongoing efforts to redesign the Apprenticeship Model as competency-based for this industry.
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) has entered into an agreement with U.S. DOL to develop a competency-based Apprenticeship System to fundamentally change and dramatically improve the way workers are trained in American manufacturing.
Advancing Apprenticeship . . .High-Growth Job Initiative
Myths of Registered Apprenticeship
Myth: Registered apprenticeship is for young people only.
Fact: Average age entering apprenticeship: 27.5
years Dislocated workers, college grads Adult learners seeking career pathway
Myths of Registered Apprenticeship
Myth: Registered apprenticeship is for large employers, union shops and the building trades only.
Fact: 225,000+ participating businesses Union shops, open shops and small businesses Over 860 approved apprenticeable
occupations Construction, Healthcare, Skilled Nursing,
Education, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Others
What are the benefits of Registered Apprenticeship to the Employer?
Grow your own skilled workforce
More diverse, skilled workforce
Wages paid according to skill level
Reduce turnover, Better retention
Better productivity and morale
Raise learning for all employees
What are the Benefits of Registered Apprenticeship to the Employee?
“Earn while you learn” Wages increase as skill level increases
Career pathway to higher skilled, higher wage jobs
Learn job specific skills that lead to economic self-sufficiency
National certification, portable recognition
OA Partnerships in the Disability Community
NISH:*Organization creating employment
opportunities for people with severe disabilities
*Strong advocate and resource provider for Registered Apprenticeship
*Has facilitated the NISH National Apprenticeship and Training Team
*Occupations of interest in Food Service and Custodial/Maintenance
Where Can I Go For More Resources?
Website for USDOL/OA contacts:http://www.doleta.gov/atels%5Fbat/national.cfmhttp://www.doleta.gov/atels%5Fbat/stateoffices.cfm
www.careervoyages.gov
Apprentice brochures from OA
Kenneth Lemberg, Apprenticeship Representative
U.S. DOL – ETA--OA
200 Constitution Ave. NW N5424
Washington, DC 20210
Email: [email protected]
202-693-3836