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Pre-Apprenticeship Programs: Creating Successful Paths for Future Apprentices July 21, 2020 Presented By: Office of Workforce Investment, Division of Strategic Investments

Today’s Moderator Zodie Makonnen Grant Lead - Scaling Apprenticeship Through Sector-Based Strategies Division of Strategic Investments Employment and Training Administration 5

Today’s Facilitator Wanda Monthey Technical Assistance Coach Manhattan Strategy Group 6

Today’s Speakers Shannon Munro Vice President, Workforce Development Pennsylvania College of Technology Beth Bittenbender Director of Operations for Workforce Development Pennsylvania College of Technology 7

Today’s Speakers Janell Hills Project Director, Apprenticeship Training San Jacinto College District Stephen Dodd IBM Certified Project Executive IBM Public Partnerships 8

Today’s Speakers Diane Targarona Director, Allied Health Apprenticeships Community College of Baltimore County 9

Today’s Speakers Dave Cofer Project Manager, Employer Engagement and Experiential Learning Columbus State Community College 10

Today’s Speakers Michelle Mills Project Manager Office of Apprenticeship Employment and Training Administration 11

Today’s Objectives Provide foundational knowledge of: Pre-apprenticeship, including clarification of terms and what is expected under the Scaling Apprenticeship FOA Elements of high-quality pre-apprenticeship programs Effective strategies in implementing pre-apprenticeship programs and how they grow apprenticeship How to address common challenges 12

Your organization and pre-apprenticeship Does your Scaling Apprenticeship grant currently include a preapprenticeship component? 1. Yes! 2. Not yet, but we are considering adding one 3. No, but I’m curious 13

What is Pre-apprenticeship? A program or set of strategies designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in an apprenticeship program. Under the Scaling Apprenticeship Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), pre-apprenticeship programs: Serve as on-ramps to apprenticeship opportunities Training is on a career pathway that leads to middle-to high-skilled occupations H-1 b grant participants must be 17 or older and out of high school Further guidance on quality-apprenticeship program can also be found at: https: //wdr. doleta. gov/directives/attach/TEN_13 -12. pdf 14

Benefits of Pre-apprenticeship Provides opportunities for individuals to prepare for an apprenticeship experience. Allows participants to experience work in the field to determine their interests and aptitudes for occupations and careers. Builds foundational experience and skills Enhances partner relationships, particularly with employers. Provides opportunities to transition into registered apprenticeships opportunities Promotes diversity by providing on-ramps for individuals who otherwise would remain disconnected from apprenticeships 15

DOL Definition: Quality Pre-apprenticeship Programs Elements of a quality pre-apprenticeship program: Approved Curriculum Simulated Experience Facilitated Entry Increased Diversity Supportive Services Sustainable Partnerships Source: https: //www. apprenticeship. gov/employers/explore-pre-apprenticeship 16

Additional Resources on High Quality Pre-apprenticeship opportunities should align to RAPs and IRAPs by including the following components: Transparent entry and success requirements Alignment with skills sought by local employers and high-quality apprenticeship programs Culmination in one or more industry-recognized credentials Development of skills through hands-on and work-based learning Offering of academic, career counseling, and wrap-around supports Transition into a registered apprenticeship program or other high-quality apprenticeship program 17

Featured Pre-Apprenticeship Programs Among Scaling Apprenticeship Grantees 18

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Description Advanced Manufacturing 19

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Description (cont. ) 20

San Jacinto College: Description IT Both Technical Foundations and Soft Skills In Demand Online: assessments, self-paced curated learning, and skills labs Digital Badges: Soft Skills -teamwork, communication, problem solving Agile and Design Thinking methodologies Certificate of completion Apply for IBM apprenticeship job openings 21

San Jacinto College: Benefits Offer pathways to apprenticeship programs Increase success rates for those that complete apprenticeship programs Create a diverse workforce pool with qualified candidates for entry level opportunities Assessment for occupational fit Recruits disadvantaged and low-skilled populations 22

Community College of Baltimore County: Description 23

Community College of Baltimore County: Benefits Entry point into healthcare field Offers multiple pathways for career development Reduces instructional time in apprenticeships Prepares for national certification 24

Columbus State Community College: Description IT Formal Application Cohort Model Technical Instruction (Associates/Certificate) Career Ready Process Centralized Hiring Competitive Interviews & Selection Process 25

Columbus State Community College: Benefits Essential to overall program; establishes foundation for success in an Apprenticeship Preparation period for both pre-Apprentices and Employer Partners Provides opportunity to Equip pre-Apprentices with the required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Technical Skills by way of classroom experiences Professional/Workplace Skills by way of co-curricular Career Ready process 26

Designing and Implementing Programs 27

San Jacinto College: Designing and Implementing 28

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Designing and Implementing Pre-Apprentices Must Have the Opportunity to Enter an Apprenticeship 29

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Designing and Implementing 30

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Designing and Implementing 31

Community College of Baltimore County: Designing and Implementing Advertising SOCIAL MEDIA WORKFORCE CENTERS WEBSITE Info Sessions VIDEOS SCHEDULES ONLINE APPLICATIONS Assessment SCREENING Registration ONLINE REGISTRATION w/ CALL CENTER SUPPORT CROSS SELL

Columbus State Community College: Designing and Implementing Design Implementation Existing Program Backbone Initial Pilot Collaboration with College Partners Evolution of Recruitment Process Innovation Employer Partners: Who & Why Continuous Improvement Program Infrastructure Voice Of the Customer Importance of Adequate Resourcing 33

Interest in pre-apprenticeship models 1. Pennsylvania College of Technology Which of the models discussed would you be interested in learning more about? 2. San Jacinto College 3. Community College of Baltimore Co. 4. Columbus State Community College Please selection only one. 34

Challenges and Recommendations 35

Community College of Baltimore County: Challenges and Recommendations Challenges Recommendations Assessment Test alternative criteria/delivery Lack of Customer Relationship Management Invest in systematic support Impact of COVID-19 crisis Continue to expand partnerships 36

Columbus State Community College: Challenges and Recommendations Challenges Recommendations Demand = Supply Start Slow to Go Fast Importance of Faculty Engagement Student First Mentality Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Engagement Alignment w/Employer Expectations Employer Engagement COVID-19 Campus Collaborations Quick Change Artists 37

Pennsylvania College of Technology: Challenges and Recommendations Challenges COVID Assumptions Technology Employer Connections Screening Program Recommendations Re-consider target population's challenges, leverage partners Articulate target populations needs each time Don't minimize the impact this can have Outline clearly who is responsible for what Clearly define program goals 38

San Jacinto College: Challenges and Recommendations Challenges Finding qualified candidates Develop partnerships with employer partners directly Pre-apprenticeship program provides some requisite knowledge, skills and learning required to successfully complete an IT apprenticeship program Recommendations Pre-apprenticeships provide experience and validation of interest in an IT field for students Provides a credential and allows employers to evaluate skills and experience Create strong partnerships 39

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Pre-Apprenticeship Resources DOL’s apprenticeship. gov website • About Pre-Apprenticeships: https: //www. apprenticeship. gov/employers/exp lore-pre-apprenticeship • Healthcare Case Study: https: //edit. apprenticeship. gov/employers/casestudies/cvs-health • IT Case Study: https: //edit. apprenticeship. gov/employers/casestudies/urban-technology-project Training and Employment Notice 13 -12 (https: //wdr. doleta. gov/directives/attach /TEN_13 -12. pdf). JFF’s Framework for a High-Quality Pre. Apprenticeship Program 41

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