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An overview of Apprenticeships in Community Colleges

Adele Burnes

Regional Director of Apprenticeships

adele@baccc.net

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“And let’s encourage businesses to become creators, not just consumers of talent by establishing an audacious goal of 500,000 earn-and-learn apprenticeships by 2029.”

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom, CADEM 2017 Convention

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In California there are 93,000 apprentices today. The state has a goal of establishing 500,000 earn-and-learn apprenticeships by 2029, creating a new vocational pipeline of high-skill workers.

CA Apprenticeship Initiative

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What is an Apprenticeship?

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Work-Based Learning Continuum

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What is a Registered Apprenticeship (RA)?

A structured education and training program that takes place in the workplace and includes:

On-the-job (OTJ) training – usually at least 2000 hours (1 year FT)
Classroom-based, related and supplemental instruction (RSI) – recommended 144 hours

An apprentice is a full-time, paid employee of the sponsoring organization.

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Related Supplemental Instruction (RSI)

Approved Curriculum Specifically Tailored To Your Needs
Instills Thorough Understanding Of Occupation
Classes May Count Towards A College Degree
Learns Via Lectures, Hands-On-Demonstrations, Presentations, and Examinations

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On-The-Job Training

Work processes established by you
Learn By Doing
Designated mentor train the apprentice on the job
Progressive Wages Scales

Articulated skills progression with at least one wage increase.
Wage progression that starts around ~50% of what an experienced person holding that role (journeyperson) would be making. That progression should finalize ~90% of a journeyperson compensation.

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Components of a Registered Apprenticeship

“an industry-driven high quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, while the employees (or apprentices), can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential.” – U.S. Department of Labor�

Employer involvement
Earn and Learn Pathway
On-the-job training
Related instruction
Course credit
Nationally recognized credential

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Types of Registered Apprenticeship

Time-based program

Measures progress based on the number of hours an apprentice has spent in on-the-job training (OJT) and related and supplemental instruction (RSI)

Typically 2000 hrs OJT and 144 hrs RSI

Competency based Program

Measures progress based on the apprentice’s demonstrated ability to perform the duties associated with the occupation

The program cannot be less than six months

Hybrid program

Includes both time-based and competency-based requirements.

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What is Youth Apprenticeship?

Average age of an apprentice in CA is 29*

Youth Apprenticeship is everything that an Apprenticeship is, except specifically targeted at 16-18 year olds.

Training starts in High School
Typically dual registration
Often in partnership with Community College
Employer partnership is still key

*https://jfforg-prod-new.s3.amazonaws.com/media/documents/Closing_the_Gap_The_Future_of_Apprenticeship_in_CA_-_12-20-2018.pdf

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What is a PreApprenticeship?

Formal training program preparing student to enter into a Registered Apprenticeship program.

Formal training only
No on the job training required - optional
No paid work experience
Not federally recognized, but it can be state Registered.

In CA, the core requirement of a PreApprenticeship Program is a formal link/MOU with an existing Apprenticeship Program.

In community colleges, a PreApprenticeship is very similar to a certificate program.

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Youth Apprenticeship Example:

Pam Knapp, Director

College and Career Readiness

K12 Strong Workforce Pathway Coordinator

San Joaquin County Office of Education

Information Security Specialist Apprentices
This is the FIRST Registered Youth Apprenticeship Program in CA.
The first group of Apprentices just started in Nov 2020
Apprentices are placed in roles in IT Departments in the schools and school district
Dual enrollment with Delta College
Received CAI Grant for 500K in 2019
Hoping to expand to Logistics, Home Health Aids and Automotive

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Pre-Apprenticeship Example:

Emiliano Sanchez, Coordinator

CTE Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship

Oakland Unified School District

Classes that expose students to parts of the building trades
Educates students about the possible path of apprenticeship
Partners with Cyprus Mandela Training Center to deliver a 5 week Intro to Construction
They do some dual enrollment with Laney College

Charles Richards

Apprenticeship Consultant

Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS)

Outlined role of DAS
Articulated that a formal Pre-Apprenticeship program has an MOU to an Apprenticeship Program - OUSD is therefore NOT a real PreApprenticeship Program

Note - OUSD is an Apprenticeship Prep Program and not a Registered PreApprenticeship Program

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Pre-Apprenticeship Examples:

North Bay Trades Introduction Program (TIP)

Summer Course to introduce folks to the construction trades
Link to more info

Automotive PreApprenitceship Program

18 week program at 40hrs/week in classroom and worksite training
Provides skills in basic auto and bus maintenance and detailing, working with tools and safety practices, as well as expectations of working in auto and bus maintenance yards.
Linked to Apprenticeship programs at SF MTA and Golden Gate Transit Authority
Link to more info

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Geography of Community College Apprenticeships

21 Colleges have a Registered apprenticeships
17 Colleges creating new apprenticeship program
24 Colleges have some kind of Apprenticeship activity underway

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Geography of Community College Apprenticeships

21 Colleges have a Registered apprenticeships
17 Colleges creating new apprenticeship program
24 Colleges have some kind of Apprenticeship activity underway

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Geography of Community College Apprenticeships

21 Colleges have a Registered apprenticeships
17 Colleges creating new apprenticeship program
24 Colleges have some kind of Apprenticeship activity underway

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Questions?

Adele Burnes

Regional Director of Apprenticeships

adele@baccc.net

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Apprenticeship Structure

Local Education Agency (LEA)

Employer(s)

Intermediary

Government

DAS & DOL

Apprentice

MOU

Educates

Recruit, select, support, report

Funds

Register & reporting

Approval & oversight

Funds

Reporting & Funds?

Convenes

Employs and trains on job

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Apprenticeship Structure - Traditional

LEA:

Community College

Employer(s)

Intermediary:

Union

Government

DAS & DOL

Apprentice

MOU

Educates

Funds

Register & reporting

Approval & oversight

Funds

Reporting & Funds?

Convenes

Employs and trains on job

Recruit, select, support, report

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Apprenticeship Structure - New and Innovative

Community College

Employer(s)

??

Government

DAS & DOL

Apprentice

Educates

Funds

Register & reporting

Approval & oversight

Reporting & Funds?

Convenes

Employs and trains on job

Recruit, select, support, report

Community College?

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Apprenticeship Structure - Single Employer

LEA:

Community College

Employer(s)

Intermediary:

Ex: Tesla

Government

DAS & DOL

Apprentice

MOU

Educates

Funds

Register & reporting

Approval & oversight

Funds

Reporting & Funds?

Convenes

Employs and trains on job

Recruit, select, support, report

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Financials of Apprenticeship

RSI Funding = $6.44/hr

(CCFS-321)

If a college is a Basic Aid or Hold Harmless college, they do not use Apportionment and will therefore want to use RSI Funding.

Apportionment Funding ~$9.25/hr

(CCFS-320)

AB 1809 (Higher Education Trailer Bill 2017-18) was signed into law and added Education Code Section (ECS) 79149.1:

“allows for the attendance of apprentices enrolled in any class offered for community college credit by a community college, as part of state approved apprenticeship training program, to be reimbursed at the per credit FTES funding rate.”
“No apprentice will be charged the $46 per unit enrollment fee, or nonresident tuition, for any course taken as part of an approved DAS apprenticeship program, whether the student’s attendance is reported on the CCFS-320 or CCFS-321.”

These changes mean that as of 2020, Colleges can now choose to either collect RSI funding or Apportionment funding to cover the cost of apprenticeship programs.

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Components of Filing

Program Standards

Occupation (s)

Employer Subscription Agreement(s)

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Structure of the Filing

Program Standards

Occupation

Employer Subscription Agreements

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Apprenticeship vs Internship

	Registered Apprenticeships	Typical Internships
Term	6 months - 6 years (including training)	6-20 weeks
External Oversight	Registration under state and/or federal labor agencies	Educational institution or none
Resulting Credential on Completion	National, portable certificate of occupational competence	Usually none
Compensation	50-90% of regular employees	Stipend or unpaid
Benefits Provided	Health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance from Employer Partner	Usually none
College Credit	Yes, if RSI is affiliated with community college	Usually none, sometimes OJT or Work Experience

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Apprentice Statistics

for the quarter ending September, 2020

Number of active apprentices...............................................................................................94,881

Number of new registrations and reinstatements........................................................7,448

Number of active women apprentices................................................................................6,599

Percent of active apprentices represented by women...................................7.0%

Percent of active apprentices represented by minorities…………………….......68.4%

Number of active veteran apprentices...............................................................................6,647

Number of veterans registered................................................................................................3,443

Number of veterans completed in 2020............................................................................1,869

Source: CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards

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College Grad vs Apprenticeship Grad

COLLEGE GRAD

According to wage studies done last year, College Grads could expect to earn an average of $50, 390 annually, which does not take into consideration the average $39, 400 in student loan debt, the fact that only 1⁄2 of college students complete their degree, and that fewer than a third will work in their field of study.

APPRENTICESHIP GRAD

In comparison, the average starting wage for Apprenticeship Grads is $70,000, and keep in mind that these students complete their education largely debt- free and with a 94% employment retention rate almost immediately upon program completion.

Source - AK presentation on apprenticeship at NCWE

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Further Resources

California Apprenticeship Initiative - https://caihub.foundationccc.org/

Division of Apprenticeship Standards - https://www.dir.ca.gov/das/das.html

Jobs for the Future, Center for Apprenticeship Work-Based Learning https://www.jff.org/what-we-do/impact-stories/center-for-apprenticeship-and-work-based-learning

Cal Apprenticeships (Union apprenticeships) http://www.calapprenticeship.org/

US Department of Labor Apprenticeship: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/