Aero-Flex Partners

This WIOA Title 1 financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling in advance to 310-680-3700 or CRS 1-800-735-2922.

An Innovative Employer-Centric Workforce Development Pipeline Program

NAWB’s The Forum 2018March 26, 2018

Aero-Flex Team

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Aero-Flex Team

Jan VogelExecutive Director

Jessica Ku KimSpecial Projects

Development Manager

Chris CagleRegional Affairs

Manager

Deborah ShepardCareer Pathways

Specialist

Donald McKinzieManager, Aerospace Systems, Mechanical

Manufacturing, Processing, Assembly &

Skills Development

Andy RobertsManager, Aerospace

Systems, Mechanical Fabrication Centers

Aero-Flex Team

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Aero-Flex Team

Gretchen Schultz

Director of Workforce

Development

Tooling U –Society of

Manufacturing Engineers

Julianna Kirby

Director Client

Services/COO

Training Funding Partners

Todd Legassick

Adjunct Faculty/ Special Projects

Ben Traina

Deputy Sector Navigator of

Advanced Manufacturing

Center for Competitive Technologies

(CACT) Interim Dean

El Camino College

What is Aero-Flex?

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Aero-Flex

AERO• AERO-FLEX is a Pre-Apprenticeship for the

Aerospace Industry that creates a career pathway for individuals interested in engineering and builds a workforce pipeline for employers.

FLEX• The Pre-Apprenticeship has a focus on

Advanced Manufacturing for the aerospace industry and includes the ability for Employers to select curriculum and “FLEX” it for their specific needs.

Northrop Grumman &

SBWIB Partnership

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Sector Partnerships

APPRENTICESHIPS

NGC Intern Goal to

Learn and Earn

Manufacturing, Transportation

& Logistics Sector Chair

Met to discuss SBWIB

Leveraging Resources &

Best Practices

We Found The Resources-----------

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Resources to Support Development

Conducted Analysis:• Employer Readiness for Apprenticeship

or Pre-Apprenticeship• Best Model to Support NGC needs and

the Industry Sector

Pre-Apprenticeship First• Support Pipeline Development• Interns are not tied to employer as

required under Apprenticeships• Build Towards the Path of Apprenticeship

Need for Development Funds• Workforce Accelerator 3.0 – CA Workforce

Development Board funding supporting innovation

• AMP SoCAL – Advanced Manufacturing Partnership for Southern California

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To Be Employer-Centric, We Need Employers

Lesson #1: Employers do NOT like surveys

Thanks to the Failure of Lesson #1

Lesson #2: Employer-Centric Meetings

Employer-Centric

Questions First

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Employer-Centric Outreach

Reduce Time to Competency

Increase Pipeline & Retention of

Qualified Engineers

Expand High School & College

Programs

Minimize Change to Current Programs

Partner with the Workforce

System to Offset Costs/Access Grant Funds

Create a flexible, dynamic

workforce with a common skills

base

Increase Productivity and Quality

Have a Champion Employer

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Lessons Learned

Unilateral Apprenticeship

Committee

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A Unilateral Apprenticeship Committee (UAC) was formed to develop and lead an Advanced Manufacturing

Engineering Pre-Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship

Aero-Flex - UAC

Employer Participation

is Key to Achieving

Desired Results

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Industry Tells Us That….

Employer participation is KEY to Aero-Flex’sProgram Design – Program Success – Relevancy – Sustainability

Industry tells us that…

Aero-Flex must: Have minimal impact/change on current

recruitment/training processes Increase recruitment into engineering and technician

positions due to increased retirements and expanding technology

Leverage programs already in place Be aligned with a funding source(s) to support costs

wherever possible Be managed efficiently and effectively to minimize

disruption on daily operation

A regional approach is necessary to: Serve the employer base Build the pipeline Access/leverage existing programs Access funding from multiple sources

Started with the Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship

Multiple On-Ramps to Pre-Apprenticeship

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Full-Time Work

High School Intern

Community College Intern

4-Year University -underclassman

Incumbent Worker

Adult Workforce Re-entry

Veterans

Registered Apprenticeship

Industry Recognized

Certificate/Credential

Associate DegreeBachelor

Degree

Leads to a Variety of Career

Development Options

3-Track Training Model______Track I –

Work Readiness

Track II –Industry Specific

Technical

Track III –OJT/Internship

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Pre-Apprenticeship Framework

Core Competencies and Flexible CurriculumEmployer-Defined

Online Assessment Credit for Prior Learning / Experience

Blended LearningTrack I - Blueprint for Workplace Success

Track II - Tooling U-SME – Technical Skills

Track III - Work Experience (Internship)

Portable – Stackable –Industry-Recognized

Credentials

Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship

Training Curriculum

and Delivery

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Training Curriculum and Delivery

Track I: SBWIB’s Blueprint for Workplace Success Blueprint I – How to Get A Job

Workbook and Classroom – approx. 30 hours Resume, Interview, Job Search, Financial Literacy, Time

Management, Conflict Resolution, etc. Blueprint II – How to Keep a Job and Thrive

Online and Classroom – approx. 20 hours Personal Skills: professionalism, adaptability, initiative People Skills: communication, teamwork, respect Applied Knowledge: Writing, critical thinking, technology Workplace Skills: problem solving, customer focus

Track II: Tooling U-SME Online Curriculum that can be flexed into custom bundles

Health & Safety: Ergonomics, Personal Protective Equipment, Intro to OSHA

Applied Technologies: Electric Print Reading, Introduction to Magnetism, Symbols and Diagrams for Motors

Engineering Drawing & Prints: Applied Mathematics, Blueprint Reading, Introduction to CAD and CAM for Machining

Measuring & Improving Work: Total Quality Management Overview, SPC Overview, Lean Principles

Custom Bundles

Aero-Flex Certificate of Completion

Industry Validated Certificate

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EmployerBenefits

Employer

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Benefits

WORKFORCE Access to a pool of candidates with work-readiness

and entry-level technical skills Build a flexible, dynamic workforce with common

skill base Model can scale nationwide with little changes

needed to existing programs

TRAINING Leverage/expand programs already in place OJT funding to support the training and

recruitment Increase partnership with workforce system to

access additional opportunities

CURRICULUM Ability to flex curriculum to your needs Increased relationship with higher education

institutions – ability to influence curriculum

Pre-Apprentice Benefits

Pre-Apprentice

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Benefits

CURRENT: Explore/learn about exciting careers Get a start on career-specific training with viable

career pathway opportunities $500 participant stipend Industry association membership (SME) Industry-recognized, stackable credentials Join LinkedIn group with other alumni and Aero-

Flex employers / networking

FUTURE: Add to college application or resume Opportunity to advance to employment, complete

college and/or to a Registered Apprenticeship Gain marketable, industry driven skill sets,

increasing hiring potential

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Regional Approach Needed:The Aero-Flex Regional Career Pathway

Regional Expansion

Regional Community Partnerships

Comm.

Colleges

L.A. Basin Region WDBs

Adult Education K-12

Regional Employer Engagement

New UAC Members

Regional Office

Locations

Supply Chain

Engage Industry Groups

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Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship Expansion

280 New Pre-Apprentices

Increased Work-Based Learning for the Region

Regional Career Pathway for Advanced Manufacturing/Engineering

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Employed

New Hire

Incumbent Worker

Dislocated Worker

K-12

Project Lead the

Way

MESA Clubs

Academies STEM

Workforce Development

Private Training

Entity

America’s Job

Centers of California

Community College & Adult Schools

Career Technical Education

Advanced Manufac-

turing

Certificates,AA or AS Degree in Pursuit of

Engineering Degree

University

Engineering Degrees

Master Degree and Doctorate Programs

Increase Pipeline of Qualified EmployeesStrategic and Seamless Industry and Education Engagement

Increased Work-Based Learning for AllLearn and Earn Opportunities

Aero-Flex Apprenticeship

Aero-Flex Aerospace

Engineering Apprenticeship

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Apprenticeship Registered

The first Aerospace Engineering apprenticeship in the nation registered with the U.S. Department of Labor.

The first bachelor degreed engineering apprenticeship ever registered in the nation with the U.S. Department of Labor.

Aerospace EngineerO*NET-SOC CODE: 17-2011.00

Aero-Flex Aerospace

Engineering Apprenticeship

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Aero-Flex Aerospace Engineering Apprenticeship

UAC identified Aerospace Engineer as the most relevant apprenticeship to begin with

At request of employers, Aero-Flex will be dually registered with U.S. DOL and CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards

Funded by the California Apprenticeship Initiative grant through the CA Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office for development of the apprenticeship and 19 apprentices

Employers wanted multiple on ramps including rising senior in college, current engineering technician, veterans, etc.

National sponsor: ToolingU-SME

Community Colleges are identifying credit RSI/RTI opportunities in partnership with ToolingU-SME

Hybrid Program

• A range of 2,000 to 4,000 hours of OJL• Term defined by attainment of all competencies• Credit for prior learning• RTI delivery flexible and can be front-loaded

What is the National

Opportunity?

Leverage best practices of Aero-Flex model to start the Pre-Apprenticeship to Apprenticeship program in your area

Aero-Flex partners can work with you and your employer partners to implement the program

Model is replicable for other non-traditionally apprenticed occupations and industries

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National Opportunity

Share Best Practices for

Employer Outreach and Engagement

Share Program Design

Share Curriculum Provide Access to Online Training

This WIOA Title 1 financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities by calling in advance to 310-680-3700 or CRS 1-800-735-2922.

CONTACT INFORMATIONJessica Ku Kim

South Bay Workforce Investment Board11539 Hawthorne Blvd., 5th Floor, Hawthorne, CA 90250

(310) 970-7700 - jkim@sbwib.orgwww.SBWIB.org