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Linking Infrastructure and Capital Investments with Jobs and Training

This session at the 2009 State Policy Academy explores various approaches to job training and their connection to infrastructure and capital investments. Presenters discuss apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship programs, and state policy opportunities and challenges.

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Linking Infrastructure and Capital Investments with Jobs and Training

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  1. Linking Infrastructure and Capital Investments with Jobs and Training Working Poor Families Project 2009 State Policy Academy June 10-11, Chicago

  2. Session #2 Connecting Job Training

  3. Overview • Expand supply of skilled workers • Various approaches to training • Community college sector-specific training • Customized, incumbent worker training • Community-based, occupational training • Focus of session • Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship • Program model and funding • Linkage b/t RA and pre-apprenticeship programs • Linkage to WIA and Education systems • Equal Employment Opportunity • State policy role: opportunities and challenges

  4. Presenters • Registered Apprenticeship Session • Karen Morgan, Wisconsin Dept of Workforce Development • Pre-Apprenticeship Session • Maureen Conway, The Aspen Institute • WPFP discussants on pre-apprenticeship policies • Rebecca Kusner • Ohio use of ARRA 15% WIA funds for pre-app construction program, require local WIB match, and plan to set state standards • Kurt Wise • Maine policy that sets state standards/registration process for pre-app

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