Apprenticeship The other Four-year Degree

1. ApprenticeshipThe otherFour-year Degree Presented by: Corinna Pereira DAS Regional Representative

2. What is Apprenticeship? • Apprenticeship is a formalized system of learning while earning under • an industry competency model which offers an • industry recognized credential To be successful, the individual must have perseverance, ambition, and initiative. Like a college education, the successful completion of an apprenticeship term does not come easily, but is the result of hard work on the part of the apprentice

3. What apprenticeship is not • Not an Internship • Temporary and/or part-time work experience • Employment at the end of completion is not guaranteed • Unregulated exchange of services between an employer and student • State of CA requires an employer to pay its interns unless the intern receives college credit for the labor • Not a Pre-apprenticeship • An unpaid opportunity for one to explore a career • Helps to create a pool of career-ready candidates for recruitment • May be used as qualifying selection criteria into an apprenticeship • Often times prepares individuals to meet the entry requisites of a registered apprenticeship program

4. 3 MAJOR COMPONENTS in Apprenticeship Classroom Instruction: Approximately 144 hours per year overseen by a Local Education Agency (LEA) On-the-Job Training: Approximately 2000 hours per year of earning while leaning Employment: Wages start above minimum with periodic wage increases as skills are mastered

5. apprenticeship Structure

6. Types of education FORMATS Unified School District College District County Office of Education Adult School Community College State Center Yosemite Fresno Unified Turlock Joint UHSD Bakersfield College San Joaquin Delta Fresno COE Stanislaus COE San Joaquin COE Central Adult Clovis Adult

7. Apprenticeship Statistics • The State of California boasts 350+ registered apprenticeships • mostly in construction trades • Registered Apprenticeship has over 1,000 apprenticeable • occupations across a variety of fields • One of the legal requirements for working on a public works • project is the employment of apprentices

8. Benefits to Apprenticeship • Provided the opportunity to earn as you learn with no out-of-pocket tuition costs for classroom instruction • Employee receives a recognized industry credential upon completion of the apprenticeship and may earn college credit • On average, apprentices earn 40% or more of a journeypersons wage at the start of their apprenticeship with periodic raises as new skills are mastered • Over a career of 36 years, participants who completed a registered apprenticeship program had average earnings gains of nearly a quarter million dollars($240,037, increasing to $301,533 with employer benefits added) compared to nonparticipants • - An Effectiveness Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Registered Apprenticeship in 10 States, July 2012

9. Potential Apprenticeships • Engineer: Software Engineer, Stationary Engineer • Inspector: Fabrication Inspector, Site Safety Inspector • Specialist: Calibration Specialist, Integration Specialist • Safety: Correctional Officer, Firefighter, Mold Inspector • Construction: Cement Mason, Carpenter, Plasterer, Steelworker • Machinery: Machinist, Welder, Tool and Die Maker, Assembler • Technician: Field Services Technician, Instrumentation Technician • Maintenance: Maintenance Mechanic, Hazardous Materials Worker • Food Science: Quality Assurance Technicians, Food Safety Specialist • Mechanics: Automotive, Diesel, Railcar, Locomotive, Heavy Equipment • Operator: Machine Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Drilling Rig Operator • Healthcare: Vocational Nurse, Activity Director, Biomedical Equipment Technician • Also step-up programs for stackable credentials i.e. Mechanic I, II, III

10. construction crafts available in Apprenticeship

11. Apprenticeship statistics

12. STARTING APPRENTICESHIP WAGES IN CONSTRUCTION

13. What are the requirements to become an Apprentice? • All employers and programs have different needs depending on the economy, the public work available in the region, and their contracted employers who are hiring • Every program has different rules and requirements but most require valid ID or drivers license, ability to understand and speak English, and be physically capable of performing the work • Random drug testing throughout the apprenticeship program is necessary for the employer or contractor to comply with safety regulations • Patience and continual follow-up are necessary for successfully entering an apprenticeship program

14. How does one apply to become Apprentice? • Search for the desired occupation at www.dir.ca.gov/apprenticeshipand then apply directly to the local apprenticeship program • Register with the local America’s Job Center office to receive assistance in applying and preparing for an apprenticeship program http://jobcenter.usa.gov/ • Register for acceptance into a 6-week pre-apprenticeship program to learn about the various building trades apprenticeship programs at www.valleybuild.net • Attend local job fairs where apprenticeship program representatives are available to assist with questions • Check for current state government apprenticeship openings at www.calhr.ca.gov • Stay brushed up on math skills as a handful of apprenticeships require the passing of an exam. Some knowledge of basic hand tools and/or welding is also helpful • Always keep a current phone number on file with the apprenticeship program so that when the program recruits new apprentices, you are reachable

15. Contact: Corinna Pereira Central Valley Region Apprenticeship Consultant Division of Apprenticeship Standards (559) 368-8933 or cpereira@dir.ca.gov & you may also find me on LinkedIn