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AMTEC March 23, 2012
SC Technical College System
Primary Mechanisms
for Economic
and Workforce
Development
readySC’s Goal
Provide companies with employees that have the right knowledge, skills and abilities to meet entry level requirements
Hire date The Colleges
Entry Level Skills
The Context: Active Apprentices in Neighboring States
Apprenticeship Carolina’s™ Mission
To serve as the primary office for the development of a coordinated, statewide system promoting and supporting registered apprenticeship
as a viable workforce development tool.
Making certain all employers in South Carolina have access
to information and consultative services regarding sponsorship of a
demand‐driven registered apprenticeship program.
Serving All South Carolina Employers
Robert Crenshaw
Carla WhitlockMoryah Jackson
Brad Neese
Apprenticeship Consultants Role
Understand the registered apprenticeship training modelIdentify existing models for the occupations of interest
Connect businesses with appropriate resources and servicesDraft and assist in finalizing registration documents
Submit the paperwork to the USDOL for full recognition in the National Registered Apprenticeship System
Assist with program revisions or updates as workforce needs evolve
777969
1,190
1,637
2,001
2,549 2703
3007 3163
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900
1400
1900
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2900
3400
6/07 6/08 12/08 6/09 12/09 6/10 12/10 6/11 12/11
Active Apprentices
307% increase
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201
241269 279 293 301
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100
150
200
250
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350
6/07 6/08 12/08 6/09 12/09 6/10 12/10 6/11 12/11
Total Programs
234% increase
Apprenticeship Carolina™:Success At A Glance
Employers in 45 of South Carolina’s 46 counties are sponsoring a registered apprenticeship program. All College service areas are participating.
Average Growth: Over one new program EACH WEEK
New programs represent diverse industry sectors including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, creative industries, and information technology
One in three programs offers training in more than one occupation
Components of Apprenticeship
Employer Benefits of Registered Apprenticeship
South Carolina Registered Apprenticeship Tax Credit
Employers sponsoring registered apprenticeship programs are eligible for a South Carolina tax
credit of $1,000 per apprentice per year for up to 4 years.
Employees must be under an Apprenticeship Agreement for
7 months of the year in which the credit is claimed
Manufacturing and Apprenticeship
37% of all registered occupations in South Carolina are in the Advanced Manufacturing sector40% of all manufacturing apprenticeships are Maintenance positions
Cost/Benefit
Costs of a 4 year maintenance technician apprenticeship program $254,287Benefit of a 4 year maintenance technician apprenticeship program $403,272Net Benefit $148,985For every dollar invested there is a $1.59 return
Source: It Pays to Hire an Apprentice: Calculating the Return on Training investment for Skilled Trades Employers in Canada, 2009
Models Being Used
Continuing Education (US Engine Valve)Online curriculum (Inman Mills)Tech Scholars (Schaeffler)Associates Degree (Bosch/Magna Drive Automotive)New employees (ZF Transmissions)Secession planning Skills upgrading (Johnson Controls)Consortium (6 Charleston companies)
Registered Programs
