apprenticeship the other four-year degree presented by: corinna pereira das regional representative
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APPRENTICESHIPTHE OTHERFOUR-YEAR DEGREE
Presented by: Corinna Pereira DAS Regional Representative
WHAT IS APPRENTICESHIP?
Apprenticeship is a formalized system of learning while earning under
an industry competency model which offers anindustry recognized credential
To be successful, the individual must have perseverance, ambition, and initiative. Like a college education, the successful
completionof an apprenticeship term does not come easily, but is the
result of hard work on the part of the apprentice
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
WHAT APPRENTICESHIP IS NOT
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
APPRENTICESHIP STRUCTURE
TYPES OF EDUCATION FORMATS
Community College
Adult School
County Office of Education
College District
Bakersfield CollegeSan Joaquin Delta
Central AdultClovis Adult
Unified School District
Fresno COE Stanislaus COE
San Joaquin COE
State CenterYosemite
Fresno UnifiedTurlock Joint UHSD
APPRENTICESHIP STATISTICS
The State of California boasts 350+ registered apprenticeshipsmostly in construction trades
Registered Apprenticeship has over 1,000 apprenticeableoccupations across a variety of fields
One of the legal requirements for working on a public worksproject is the employment of apprentices
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
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
CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS AVAILABLE IN APPRENTICESHIP
Top 15 Occupations for Fiscal Year 2014 (Nationwide)
Occupation Title Active Apprentices
Electrician 33,389Carpenter 10,710Plumber 10,080
Construction Craft Laborer 8,841Construction Pipe Fitter 7,160
Sheet Metal Worker 5,771Structural Steel/Ironworker 4,582
Line Maintainer 3,474Roofer 3,317
Fire Sprinkler FitterMillwright
2,7592,742
Drywall Applicator 2,674Operating Engineer 2,671
Line Erector 2,468 Construction Painter 2,384
APPRENTICESHIP STATISTICS
Apprenticeship Rates for 2014 (Statewide)Total number of apprenticeship programs:Total number of apprentices:Total number of minority apprentices:Total number of women apprentices:
36553,36630,3652,852
Number of programs with no women: 87Total number of completions building trades only:
3,742
Total number of all apprenticeship completions:
5,202
STARTING APPRENTICESHIP WAGES IN CONSTRUCTION
Starting Apprenticeship Wages as of October 2014 (Statewide)
Occupation Title Starting Wage
Electrician $15.39 hour + benefits
Carpenter $19.87 hour + benefits
Plumber $16.72 hour + benefits
Pipe Fitter $16.72 hour + benefitsConstruction Laborer $17.64 hour + benefitsSheet Metal Worker $13.57 hour + benefits
Roofer $11.68 hour + benefitsStructural Steel/Ironworker $16.75 hour + benefits
Painter $12.79 hour + benefits
Sprinkler Fitter $16.82 hour + benefits
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
HOW DOES ONE APPLY TO BECOME APPRENTICE?
• Search for the desired occupation at www.dir.ca.gov/apprenticeship and 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
Contact:Corinna PereiraCentral Valley RegionApprenticeship ConsultantDivision of Apprenticeship Standards(559) 368-8933 or cpereira@dir.ca.gov& you may also find me on LinkedIn
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