Pre-apprenticeships - Apprenticeships

Palm Beach County

Aviation/Aerospace Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Michael Corbit

What is Aero-Flex?

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Aero-Flex

AERO

• AERO-FLEX is a set of workforce and talent development programs for the Aerospace Industry that creates a career pathway for individuals interested in engineering and other advanced manufacturing occupations.

FLEX• The program framework includes the ability

for Employers to select curriculum and “FLEX” it for their specific needs.

Meeting Employer Needs is a Core Goal of Aero-Flex – therefore flexibility is key.

Aero-Flex California

Northrop Grumman wanted to look at funding options for its college intern program

NGC became the CHAMPION EMPLOYER for Aero-Flex

Core CA partners include:

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Where Did it Start?

The Framework

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Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship

Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship Framework provides:• A blended learning plan driven by

employer requirements• Online skill assessments• Work experience • Stackable credentials that are industry-

recognized and are additive to the Pre-Apprentice’s resume

3-Track Training Model______Track I –

Work Readiness

Track II –Technical

Track III –OJT/Internship

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Pre-Apprenticeship Framework

Track I

Work Readiness Skills – Online 5-10 Hours

Track II

Technical Skills – Online 10 – 30 courses

Track III

Work Experience –internship, 10 weeks – 6 months – incumbent workers 9 months

Credentials

Portable, Stackable,

Industry-Recognized

Aero-Flex Pre-Apprenticeship

$500 Stipend

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Pre-Screening

•Job Seekers identified and assessed for suitability and WIOA eligibility

Track I

Work Readiness

•5 Online Modules

•WIN Soft Skills Training through Employ Florida

•Aerospace 101 –Tooling U-SME

•Resume Work

•Interview Practice

•Allow for Self-elimination

Employers interview and select optional set

of courses for their target candidates

Track II Industry-Specific Technical Skills Training

•Core Technical Training

• 30 hours of introductory manufacturing / engineering skills

•Employer-Defined –Optional Bundles

•10-20 Courses

Track III

•Employer has options – Employ pre-apprentices

•Employ as an apprentices

•Provide work based learning with subsidized wages from Board

•Internship work-based learning

CAREERSOURCE AERO-FLEX PRE-APPRENTICESHIP COHORT MODEL

Industry Validated Certificate

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Aero-Flex Certificate of Completion

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

Aero-Flex Florida

Review current soft skills and technical skills programs and academies in the area to include in Aero-Flex

Recruit from high school, community colleges, unemployed pool to provide skills then match to employer for internship or employment

Employers recruit for interns, hires and use Aero-Flex as recruiting tool

Funding covers cost of training, CS Palm Beach support, employer outreach and $500 stipend for pre-apprentice

Can consider registering pre-apprenticeship in FLA if beneficial

Just getting started

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What Will It Look Like in Florida?