Apprenticeship OntheJob Learning Master Craftsman Kathryn Castelloes Bureau
Apprenticeship On-the-Job Learning Master. Craftsman Kathryn Castelloes, Bureau Chief Robin Odom, Asst. Bureau Chief Apprenticeship Advantage All Things Apprenticeship
• What is Registered Apprenticeship? • How Does Registered Apprenticeship Work? • What are Minimum Program Requirements? • How to Become an Apprentice? • How eligible veterans can earn GI Bill benefits? Apprenticeship Advantage In this presentation, learn…
• Experienced workers transfer their skills to apprentices on-the-job • Apprentices gain skills & knowledge in order to achieve journeyworker status Apprenticeship Advantage Overview
• • Comprehensive and structured on-the-job learning (OJL) Job Related Education (JRE) Apprenticeship Advantage What is Registered Apprenticeship?
• Outline of the skills and competencies to be learned on the job • Hands on training in the work place • Apprentice learns under the supervision & direction of a skilled mentor • Minimum of 2, 000 hours a year • Safety is a requirement Apprenticeship Advantage On the Job Learning
• Classroom instruction/related technical instruction • Apprentice learns theory behind what they do on the job • Increases problem solving ability • Minimum of 144 contact hours per 2, 000 hours of OJL • Safety is a requirement • Career Readiness Certification Apprenticeship Advantage Job Related Education
Apprenticeship Advantage Nationally Recognized Credentials
• Consultant works with employer to develop training program • Apprentice is an employee who is mentored and monitored Apprenticeship Advantage How Does Registered Apprenticeship Work?
• Minimum Age of 16 • HS Graduate/Student or GED • Employee of Sponsor • Minimum 144 hrs of Job Related Education annually • Not fully trained in occupation Apprenticeship Advantage Minimum Apprentice Requirements?
• Complete pre-apprentice training • Explore work-based learning programs such as internship or cooperative education to confirm career choice • Be an apprentice with your current employer • Be an apprentice before or after completing either a 2 or 4 year degree Apprenticeship Advantage How to Become an Apprentice?
• On-The-Job Learning program • Master Craftsman Program Apprenticeship Advantage Additional Programs offered by NC DOL
• • • Shorter term training program 1, 000 -4, 000 hours of on-the-job learning Occupations that are not apprenticeable Job Related Education is optional Trainees receive a certificate of completion Apprenticeship Advantage OJL Program
• For Journeyworker level employees who want to enhance their education and training • Sponsor must have an apprenticeship program • Graduates of the program receive a master craftsman certificate, wallet card and patch Apprenticeship Advantage Master Craftsman
Apprentice NCDOL Sponsors Partnership Apprenticeship Advantage Community Colleges/WIA
• The N. C. Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Training Bureau is the State Approving Agency for eligible veterans • An eligible veteran may receive GI Bill Benefits while working full time and earning wages Apprenticeship Advantage How eligible veterans can earn GI Bill benefits?
• 44 new apprenticeship/OJL occupations were sent to the VA for approval in 2009 -2010 Apprenticeship Advantage • Eligible veterans in North Carolina have received up to $10 million in tax-free GI Bill benefits since October 2004 as apprentices/trainees
• Cost effective • Structured and systematic training • Comprehensive skill building • Practical way to evaluate performance • Recruiting and retention tool Apprenticeship Advantage Benefits of an Apprenticeship Program
• Nationally recognized portable credential • Recognition as a skilled worker • Provides a sense of accomplishment Apprenticeship Advantage Apprentice Benefits
Powerline Technician Broadband Technician Electrician Fire Fighter Police Officer Plumber Truck Mechanic Correctional Officer Overhead Lineman Medical Imaging Customer Service Engineer Apprenticeship Advantage Top Occupations Among Apprentices
• 2, 822 new registrations • 3, 089 registrants completed their training program • $16. 97 average wage of completers • 580 programs served in North Carolina • 3, 533 active apprentices/trainees Apprenticeship Advantage 2009 -2010 Program Statistics
• Contact Apprenticeship & Training Bureau – (919) 733 -7533 – 1 -800 -NC-LABOR or (1 -800 -625 -2267) • Attend Earn While You Learn Conference – April 6 -8, 2011 in Greensboro at Embassy Suites • Visit our web site – www. nclabor. com/appren/appindex. htm • Apprenticeship Works electronic newsletter: - www. nclabor. com/appren/newsletters/appren_newsletter. htm Apprenticeship Advantage For More Information
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