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REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP
A TALENT DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
WHAT IS REGISTERERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP?
A talent development training system sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, enacted under the “Fitzgerald Act” in
1937.
• On The Job Learning - Full Time Paid Employment• Related Instruction - Relevant Theoretical Courses
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT
Investment in building a strong workforce delivers a powerful boost to your company!
Registered Apprenticeship/Internship Offers:
• Proven strategies which prepare your workforce to compete effectively in a global economy.
• A flexible systematic approach for providing ongoing talent development and capacity building.
• An increase in the education, skill, experience and productivity levels of staff.
HOW DOES AN OCCUPATION BECOME APPROVED AS APPRENTICEABLE?
• Business and industry petition the U.S. Department of Labor to request an occupation/trade become recognized as apprenticeable.
• The U.S.D.O.L. apprenticeship staff assists the petitioner to develop the petition and work process schedule. The work process schedule details on-the-job learning and related theoretical instruction, based on industry standards.
• No fee for technical assistance provided by U.S.D.O.L. staff.
WHAT QUALIFIES AN OCCUPATION/TRADE TO BE RECOGNIZED AS APPRENTICEABLE?
• The occupation/trade must be learned in a practical way through a structured, systematic program of on-the-job supervised learning.
• Clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout an industry.
• Involves manual, mechanical or technical skills and knowledge which require a minimum of 2000 hours of on-the-job work experience.
• Requires related academic instruction to supplement the on-the-job learning.
EMPLOYERS GAIN…
• A proven process for imparting the knowledge and skills of experienced personnel to new staff.
• An excellent return on talent development ensuring consistency of training.
• A valuable marketing strategy.
• An effective approach in the recruitment and retention of a highly qualified workforce.
EMPLOYERS GAIN…
• Expansion of mentor pool.
• Elimination of skill gaps.
• Support system to promote career ladders and lattices.
• Increased productivity, quality and competency by cultivating a highly proficient and educated workforce.
• Participation in a nationally recognized workforce development system.
EMPLOYEES RECEIVE…
• On-the-job learning under the guidance of experienced and qualified staff.
• Occupation specific education/technical instruction.
• Training and certifications which adhere to industry/business standards.
• A nationally recognized credential, which is a benchmark of academic achievement and and actual work experience.actual work experience.
• Opportunities to receive education, develop expertise and gain experience which will enable them to advance in their careers.
DIVERSITY OF REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP
• 950+ OCCUPATIONS IN DIVERSE INDUSTRY SECTORS HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AS APPRENTICEABLE:
Advanced Manufacturing Health CareAutomotive Homeland SecurityBiotechnology HospitalityEnergy Information TechnologyFinancial Services Transportation
…and many others!
WHO DOES REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP SERVE?
» Incumbent Staff
» New Hires
» Youth
» Dislocated Workers
» Unemployed/Underemployed
» Displaced Homemakers
EVERYONE!
APPRENTICESHIP MYTHS
• Only serves those not college bound
• Only for construction occupations/organized industries
• No future – limited career path
• Outdated, outmoded, outlasted its usefulness
• Limited opportunities to participate
• TOO MUCH BUREAUCRACY!
SIMPLE STEPS TO SET UP REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
Contact Your Federal Representative: 732-750-9191
Bergen, Essex, Hudson & Union Counties
Donna Scalia: [email protected], Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset,Sussex and Warren Counties
Joann Tomenchok: [email protected], Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland,Gloucester, Monmouth, Ocean & Salem Counties
REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP/INTERNSHIP WEB SITES
• U.S. Department of Labor - Employment & Training Administration – Office of Apprenticeship
http://www.doleta.gov/oa
• Workforce3One – Community of Practice http://21stcenturyapprenticeship.workforce3one.org/
• Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network
http://www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/
OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION
• http://online.onetcenter.org• www.careeronestop.org• www.njnextstop.org/• www.careervoyages.org• www.workforce3one.org• www.dolchallenge.ideascale.com• http://mynextmove.dol.gov• http://myskillsmyfuture.org• http://jobs4jersey.com/• http://www.facebook.com/socialjobs
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