Apprenticeship in Washington Jody Robbins Apprenticeship Program Manager

Apprenticeship in Washington Jody Robbins, Apprenticeship Program Manager To Senate Labor & Commerce Committee May 16, 2018

Today’s discussion § What is apprenticeship? § Governance structure in Washington § Participation trends § Financing Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 2

Apprenticeship: Background and Governance Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 3

What is apprenticeship? Earn while you learn § Formal training agreement. § Training consists of: – 2, 000+ hours of supervised on-the-job training – At least 144 hours of classroom instruction per 2, 000 hours of on-the-job-training. § Most take 2 -5 years to complete. § Continuing-education and associate-degree credentials available. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 4

Governance and partnership Governance § WA State Apprenticeship & Training Council sets standards; approves apprenticeship programs (registered through L&I). Partnership § Employers and industries (sponsors) get reliable source of skilled labor. § Workers get valuable training and portable credential while working and earning. § Local workforce entities have avenue to promote training opportunities in key industries. § State and local education partners help provide industry training in a way that doesn’t stretch capacity. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 5

Sponsorship & labor arrangements vary § Sponsors include single employers and multiemployer groups, with or without union representation. § Traditionally, most apprenticeship programs involved union labor. – Currently about 65% of apprenticeship programs. § Open-shop and non-union programs are growing. – Now about 35% of programs. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 6

Pre-apprentice and youth programs Pre-apprentice programs § Help candidates meet/exceed min quals for entry. § Diversify pool of eligible applicants. Youth apprenticeship § Juniors/seniors (ages 16 -18) § Up to 20 hours/week during school year; up to 40 hours/week in summer. § Currently, 2 active programs: – AJAC – Manufacturing – Spokane Public Schools CTE and New Tech Skills Center Culinary Arts Apprenticeship Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 7

Apprenticeship Numbers Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 8

Registered apprenticeships, 2017 § More than 7, 500 participating employers. § Currently, 203 registered “programs” involving 180 occupations. § 17, 188 active apprentices. – Included 5, 200 new registered apprentices in 2017 – compared to 3, 060 in 2012. – 2, 498 (15%) in non-traditional (non-construction trades) occupations. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 9

Active apprentices 2008 to late 2017 17, 160 18, 000 16, 000 13, 480 14, 00012, 624 12, 000 9, 728 10, 000 10, 226 8, 000 11, 598 11, 489 8, 552 7, 516 9, 270 7, 349 7, 992 6, 646 4, 000 9, 927 8, 901 7, 799 6, 000 13, 161 9, 499 7, 214 5, 755 5, 373 Jul-12 Jul-13 5, 870 2, 000 0 Jul-08 Jul-09 Jul-10 Jul-11 Total Jul-14 Jul-15 Jul-16 Jul-17 Construction Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 10

Top 25 occupations with apprenticeships, 2017 Inside Wireman/Electrician Carpenter Laborer Ironworker Plumber Sheet Metal Worker Fire Fighter LADS Installer Roofer Constr Equip Operator Cement Mason Sprinkler Fitter Machinist (Aircraft Oriented) Elevator Constructor Mechanic Limited Energy/Sound & Comm. . . Painter and Decorator Tree Trimmer Steamfitter Commercial Glazier Workers Comp. Adjudicator 2 Brick Layer HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic Drywall Finisher Pointer/Cleaner/Caulker Medical Assistant 2, 706 1, 751 1, 606 745 707 629 594 591 450 417 365 346 341 325 278 265 247 170 149 144 115 114 112 0 500 1, 000 1, 500 2, 000 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 2, 500 3, 000 11

Apprenticeship programs by L&I region 25 27 45 23 25 28 Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 12

Construction vs. non-traditional occupations 2017 Construction [PERC Trades ENTAG Total: 14, 684 ENTAG E] E] 2017 Non-Construction Trades [PERC Total: 2, 498 ENTAG E] [PERCEN TAGE] [PERCE NTAGE] [PERC ENTAG E] Female Minorites [PERCEN TAGE] Vet Females Minorities Vets Some individuals show up in more than one category (e. g. , a female veteran). The “totals” above each pie chart represent unduplicated numbers. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 13

Medical assistant apprentices in training “My experience with the medical apprentice program has been great! There’s so much to learn that you can't learn just from books, so I love that it is ever-changing. I hope this MA certification will be the stepping stone I need to further my career in the medical field in the Washington State future. ” Department of Labor & Industries 14

Financial Picture Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 15

Financial support § Funding sources include: employers, workers, unions, industry groups, public (state/feds). – About $36 of non-public funding for every $1 of public investment. § L&I administering $12. 4 M in state and federal grants this biennium to: – Expand/diversify existing programs; attract new programs & industries; expand youth apprenticeships. – Create team to meet with employers & unions. – Provide outreach/education to unions, employer associations? – Pay half-tuition for IT apprentices. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 16

Apprenticeships = Value § Workforce Training Board report on workers who completed apprenticeships: – 93% were employed 6 -9 months after leaving the program. – Median annualized earnings were $85, 000. – 2 -3 years after completing, apprentice graduates earned about $14, 200 more per year than nonparticipants. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 17

Staff contact Tammy Fellin, Legislative Director Government Affairs & Policy Division 360 -902 -6805 tammy. fellin@lni. wa. gov Jody Robbins, Program Manager Apprenticeship Program 360 -902 -5321 jody. robbins@lni. wa. gov Washington State Department of Labor & Industries 18