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