Trades Academy Youth Trainings in Lane County Summary

Trades Academy Youth Trainings in Lane County: Summary and Lessons Learned 2014 -2015

Trades Academy Youth Training: Overview Partnership among Sheet Metal Union Local 19 Electrical Union IBEW NECA Laborers’ International Union of North America LIUNA, Oregon and Southern Idaho District Council of Laborers Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local 290 Lane Community College Lane Education Service District Supported in part by Revitalization Grant from Oregon Department of Education Benefits to Students Authentic experience with application process Can earn bonus points for apprenticeship application Hands-on learning experience at registered apprenticeship training center Networking with industry professionals Direct exposure to “world of work, ” employment readiness skills Connection with High school classes highly relevant to trades: Math, CTE

Trades Academy Youth Training: Timeline November 25 th, 2014 Open House at Plumbers Training Center Local 290 December 12 th, 2014 Applications due to Lane ESD Lane Community College Apprenticeship Open House 140 students from 15 high schools and high school credit issuing programs in Lane County. December 19 th, 2014 36 applications received December 16 th, 2014 60 attendees Representatives from Sheet Metal, Electrical, Plumbers and Steamfitters, ODOT Overview of courses and application process Interview notifications sent to students. January 7 -9, 2015 Applicant interviews Interviews held at participating schools, panel of three interviewers, approximately 10 minute interviews. 34 of 36 applicants completed the interview process

Trades Academy Youth Training: Timeline Cont. January 13 th, 2015 Acceptance notification sent to successful applicants Details of placement, location, etc. Some course placement changes based on preference, etc. Includes high school students from: Cottage Grove, Creswell, Kalapuya, Oakridge, Pleasant Hill, Springfield, South Eugene, and Thurston January 6 th – March 5 th, 2015 “Introduction to Advanced Technology” at LCC held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3 -5: 00 PM. February 3 rd – March 12 th, 2015* Trades Academy Youth Training courses held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 -4: 30 PM. 95% completion rate March 12 th, 2015 11 students. Field experience: Students tour Fairfield Elementary School with instructors and Trade Union representatives. Overview given by ESSEX General Construction. Tours lead by specific on site crew leaders. Electrical, Sheetmetal, and plumbing Pictures: Constructioned 4 me. org http: //constructioned 4 me. org/gallery/trades-academy-field-trip-3 -12/

Trades Academy Youth Training: Parting Comments Suggestions for Best practices Find out if there is a Trades Academy already underway in your community. Contact your local Training Centers Show there is interest in the Trades Academies Identify students who may be interested Lane County Critical Mass = 36 students +/ Work with the Training Centers to Develop the Academy “Many Hands Make Light(er) Work. “ Designate one “go to” contact at your school/organization Facilitate student applications Troubleshoot transportation/schedules early Encourage students to develop their skills outside of class and to learn the best ways to showcase those skills. (Portfolio)

Where to Go From Here? Contact Dennis Dover ddover@sheetmetal-16. org Business Representative Sheet Metal Workers Local 16 Sheet Metal Institute 1887 Laura St Springfield, OR 97477 http: //www. sheetmetalinstitute. org/springfield-campus. html Your Local Trade Training Centers Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council http: //www. oregonbuildingtrades. com/member-unions/ APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING CENTERS / UNIONS (Portland oriented. Good place to start) http: //www. tradeswomen. net/apprenticeship/

Thank you! Questions? Peter Lauf plauf@lesd. k 12. or. us Career and Technical Outreach Coordinator Lane Education Service District Eugene, OR