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Welcome to Workforce 3 One Back to RACC 2018 OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR February 12, 2018

Today’s agenda Welcome Diane Jones, Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary Office of Apprenticeship: Updates Amy Firestone, Ph. D. , Senior Advisor Angela Mc. Daniel, Diversity and Inclusion Lead Presentation from Office of Disability Employment Policy Taryn Williams, Supervisory Policy Advisor Carolyn Jones, Senior Policy Advisor Janet Brown, Policy Advisor 2

This has been a remarkable year of growth for the American economy and workers. 1. 5 M 1. 5 Million Jobs Created Since January 2017 The unemployment rate is the lowest in 17 years at 4. 1 percent. 3% 4. 1% GDP grew at 3 percent for two consecutive quarters.

The Opportunity: Addressing the Skills Gap Challenge. Nearly 6. 1 million jobs are unfilled. 6. 1 8 Million 1 61% Trillion Total American student debt surpasses $1 trillion. Average college student debt $26, 000+. Of Employers 8 million workers lack necessary credentials. 61% of employers face challenges filling skilled worker vacancies.

Apprenticeships work for a broad range of industries Insurance/Finance Ü The Hartford - Customer Care Specialist (Information Management) and Associate Claims Representatives Ü AON Insurance - Human Resource, Insurance, and Technology Apprenticeship. Ü Zurich Insurance and Harper College - Apprentices earned an AS in Business Administration and an Apprenticeship Industry credential for Certified Insurance Apprentice in Underwriting and Claims. Advanced Manufacturing / Engineering Ü Dow Chemical. Manufacturing and Engineering apprenticeship program involving the recruiting of Veterans. Information Technology Ü Microsoft – Application Developer Database Administrators and Systems Administrators Ü Amazon – Recruiting Veterans and training Cloud Support Associates. Healthcare Ü CVS - Pharmacy Technician and Store Managers. Energy Ü Mercuria - IT Data and Risk Management Analysts

Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion Meetings on November 13, 2017 and February 6, 2018 Chair – Secretary Alexander Acosta, U. S. Department of Labor Vice-Chair – Secretary Betsy De. Vos, U. S. Department of Education Vice-Chair – Secretary Wilbur Ross, U. S. Department of Commerce Task Force will submit a report with recommendations to the President addressing four areas: ü Federal initiatives to promote apprenticeships; ü Administrative and legislative reforms that would facilitate the formation and success of apprenticeship programs; ü The most effective strategies for creating industry-recognized apprenticeships; and ü The most effective strategies for amplifying and encouraging private-sector initiatives to promote apprenticeships

RACC | A Partnership Between the U. S. Department of Labor and Education 324 College members 957 Apprenticeship Training Centers 15 National, Regional, State Organizations New frontier: 4 -year colleges and apprenticeship 7

Youth Apprenticeship | Framework on Registered Apprenticeship for High School Students • Outlines the components of a high-quality RA program for high school students. • Provides recommendations on key elements of RA programs for high school students and at least 16 years old, enrolled in secondary schools. Over 17 states currently have youth apprenticeship programs or are working toward building programs. February 26 and 27, 2018: Apprenticeship study tour in Charleston, SC 8

PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW) PARTNERSHIP: STEM APPRENTICESHIPS PLTW is a national educational nonprofit that designs classroom instruction in STEM for delivery to more than 2. 4 million students across the country. Partnership with USDOL: • Develop a youth apprenticeship program in engineering, computer science, and biomedical science for high school students. • Students combine their PLTW classroom instruction with college curriculum and mentored on-the-job training. • MOU outlining roles and responsibilities National pilots: Trident Technical College in SC will pilot first apprenticeship in engineering in 2018 with Participating employers: Boeing, Robert Bosch, Charleston County, Mobile Communications and Thomas and Hutton 9

Increasing Diversity in Registered Apprenticeship Key Focus for OA To Expand Apprenticeship to Diverse Populations, we are working with: Minority Serving Institutions – --To obtain from Colleges and Universities their recommendations on attracting under-representative populations --To provide Related Technical Instruction --Establish the Institutions as Sponsors for programs HBCUs – Collaborating with DOL to form Consortiums with GA and Washington Metropolitan Area Schools HBCUs HSIs – Working with Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) Tribal- Member of the White House Native American Affairs’ Infrastructure & Economic Sub Committee -Connecting with American Indian Higher Education Consortium -Establishing Federal Apprenticeship Program with Indian Health Services Employers –connecting with Minority Businesses and Professional Organizations 10

USDOL Apprenticeship Contacts RACC and Youth Apprenticeship Contact: Amy Firestone, Ph. D. Senior Advisor U. S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Office: 202 -693 -3998 Firestone. amy@dol. gov Minority-Serving Institutions Contact: Angela Mc. Daniel Diversity and Inclusion Lead U. S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Office: 202 -693 -2789 Mcdaniel. angela@dol. gov

Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium (RACC) Pathways to Careers Inclusive Opportunities In Work-Based Learning February 12, 2018 1: 00 – 2: 30 PM EST 12

Objectives for Today’s Webinar • Provide an overview of the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) • Identify work-based learning opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities (PWD) • Describe postsecondary and apprenticeship resources 2 13

Youth Team Presenters • Taryn Williams, Supervisory Policy Advisor • Carolyn Jones, Senior Policy Advisor • Janet Brown, Policy Advisor 14

Agenda • DOL ODEP Overview • Youth Focused Initiatives • Community College Pathways to Careers • Student Persistence, Access, and Inclusive Practices • Integrated Work-Based Learning • Inclusive Resources 15

Office of Disability Employment Policy Mission The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities. 16

Youth-Focused Initiatives Youth Transition • Guideposts for Success • NCWD/Youth TA Center • Workforce Recruitment Program Strategies and Approaches • Demonstration grants • Evidence-based and promising practices • Technical Assistance Inclusive Work-based Learning Models • Inclusive Apprenticeships • Community College Pathways to Careers Demonstration grants 17

Community College Pathways to Careers Goal: Increase capacity, inclusion, access to integrated education and career development, and training services for youth/young adults with disabilities. Practices: 1. Degree/credential completion: Identify and enhance policies and services 2. Service delivery: Improve accessibility, accommodation access, and Universal Design 3. Work experience: Identify employer-sponsored work-based learning activities 18

Community College Pathways to Careers Focus: 5 -year Demonstration Projects • Increased credentialing, job attainment, and job placement • Decreased wage earning gaps between YWD and peers without disabilities for youth with different types of disabilities Pellissippi State Community College Knoxville, TN Universal Pathways to Employment Project (UPEP) Onondaga Community College Syracuse, New York Onondaga Pathways to Careers (OPC) 19

Success to Date • Student Persistence • Improved Learning Environment • Integrated Work-based Learning 20

Universal Pathways To Employment (UPEP) Student Persistence Term Fall 2015 Spring 2016 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 Student Groups Retention for Term Dropped At Least 1 Course Dropped All Courses SWD 93% 85 28 UPEP 100% 4 0 SWD 93% 64 25 UPEP 98% 9 1 SWD 95% 68 18 UPEP 99% 1 1 SWD 96% 38 16 UPEP 100% 4 0 21

Onondaga Pathways to Careers (OPC) Access and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) • Barrier removal • Flexibility • Technology • Curriculum design • Access for ALL students 22

OPC Access and UDL Accessible Doorways Closed Captioning Curb Cuts U UDL Academy UDL Support 23

Targeted Key Growth Industries UPEP Primary Associate Degree OPC Career Pathways Video Production Technology Computer Information Systems Networking and Communication Systems Early Childhood Education Communication Graphics Technology Computer Science Computer Forensics Electronic Media and Communication Health Information Technology Hospitality Management Mechanical Technology Advanced Manufacturing 24

Work-Based Learning Work Readiness Activities • Community Service/Learning Workplace Activities • Job Shadowing • Job Site Tours/Visits • Informational Interviews • Internships • Practicums • Apprenticeships 25

2017 Placements UPEP • • • Blaze Pizza Breakthrough Corporation East Tennessee (ET) AAA ET Technology Access Ctr. ET Public Broadcasting Neil Photography Studio Mc. Kibbon Hospitality Pellissippi State CC IT Dept. Radio System Corporation Transfiguring Adoptions Avery Special Artist OPC • • Crouse Hospital Cryomech Embassy Suites Fed. Ex Manlius Police Department OPTANIX Tully Hill Upstate Hospital 26

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Postsecondary The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities http: //www. ncwd-youth. info/sites/default/files/411_Disability_Disclosure_complete. pdf Making My Way Through College: A Guide for Students with Disabilities Resources on preparing for and succeeding in college and transitioning from college into the world of work. http: //iel. org/blog/ncwdyouth-releases-two-youth-guides-life-after -high-school Postsecondary Webinar Series • Supporting College Faculty Use of Universal Design for Learning • Improving Student Outcomes in Postsecondary Education Through UDL • Employer Engagement Strategies for Postsecondary Education Professionals • Work-based Learning Strategies in Postsecondary Education http: //www. ncwd-youth. info/webinars#Postsec 28

Apprenticeship • Apprenticeship Guides introduce youth, educators, service providers, and businesses to the benefits and opportunities of inclusive apprenticeship. dol. gov/odep/topics/youth/Apprenticeship. htm • Apprenticeship Works Video Series features apprentices with and without disabilities and their apprenticeship sponsors in high skill, high-growth industries like information technology, healthcare, and marine engineering. https: //www. dol. gov/odep/topics/youth/Apprenticeshipworks-video-series. htm • Apprenticeship and the American Dream Blog spotlights inclusive apprenticeship models and benefits for both apprentices and businesses. https: //blog. dol. gov/2017/10/20/apprenticeship-and-american-dream 29

Apprenticeship • Apprenticeship Toolkit consist of six training modules focused on youth with disabilities entering the workplace through apprenticeship. https: //www. dol. gov/odep/topics/youth/Apprenticeship. htm • Report: Improving the Pipeline for People with Disabilities discusses policy environments affecting apprenticeship, inclusive models, and strategies to address challenges that both programs and participants face http: //www. dol. gov/odep/pdf/ Apprenticeship. Report. pdf • ODEP’s Website on apprenticeship: dol. gov/odep/topics/youth/Apprenticeship. htm 30

Employment • Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. https: //askjan. org/ • Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with highly motivated college students and recent graduates with disabilities for summer internships and permanent jobs. https: //www. dol. gov/odep/wrp/ 31

Guideposts for Success • Youth with Learning Disabilities provide guidance to caring adults and youth service professionals on improving services and outcomes for youth aged 14 to 25 with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning disabilities. http: //iel. org/ncwd/publications/guideposts-for-success-foryouth-with-learning-disabilities/ • Youth with Mental Health Needs offers information for youth service practitioners on providing services for youth with mental health needs. http: //iel. org/ncwd/publications/guideposts-for-success-foryouth-with-mental-health-needs/ 32

Presenters Contact Information Taryn Williams: Williams. Taryn@dol. gov Carolyn Jones: Jones. Carolyn@dol. gov Janet Brown: Brown. Janet. C@dol. gov 33

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