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Connections Between HVRP and Apprenticeships
Ruth Foster ChangThe Strategist LLCHonolulu, HI 96813
Prentice GoodsThe Houston Launch Pad
Houston, TX 77054
John RioAdvocates for
Human Potential
Ian LismanAdvocates for
Human PotentialDecember 10, 2015
HVRP & APPRENTICESHIPS: TYPES OF CONNECTIONS
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Referral from HVRP to apprenticeshipsPartnerships between HVRP and
apprenticeshipsIntegrated apprenticeships in the HVRP agency
Apprenticeship
is a combination of on‐the‐job training (OJT) and related classroom instruction
under the supervision of a journey‐level craft person or trade professional in which workers learn the practical skills and theoretical aspects
of an occupation.
http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship
WHAT IS AN APPRENTICESHIP?
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PaycheckHands on TrainingAn education credentialPortable certificationLocal and national connection
BENEFITS
59,272 Apprenticeships/Trainee Jobs Across the Country
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Veteran motivation Prerequisites – dirvers license, educationalLength of apprenticeshipTransportationPhysical demands
CHALLENGES REPORTED BY HVRPS
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Ruth Foster [email protected] Strategist LLC1164 Bishop St. Suite 1503Honolulu, HI 96813808‐753‐7223
PRESENTER
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HAWAII LABORERS' APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
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Skills learned include:•concrete placement•pipe laying•backfilling•trenching and shoring•scaffold building and removal•form stripping•mason tending•safety training•and much more
Requirements:•18 years of age•High School Diploma, GED equivalent preferred or proof of
a 10th grade education•Valid Driver’s License•Must successfully complete the Pre‐Construction
Apprenticeship Evaluation Course.
APPRENTICESHIP
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Length of Program:•Two (2) years/ 4,000 hours required of on-the-job-training (OJT)•Minimum 145 hours per year of classroom instruction is required.
HVRP referred XX veteransXX Veterans completed first classXX Veterans employed in OJT
RESULTS
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Prentice [email protected] DirectorThe Houston Launch Pad2636 S. Loop WestHouston, TX 77054Office 713‐661‐8882Cell (281) 507‐6742
PRESENTER
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Construction Craft Laborer Women & MenRegistered Apprenticeship
2000 hours including training and OJT
THLP – AN HVRP INITIATED APPRENTICESHIP
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safety and hazard recognition elevated work and fall protection PPE and job site hazards. construction math, how to take measurements hand and power tools construction drawings
basic communication skills
how to level dirt and use a leveler
how inspect and grease backhoe
work on current project gaining hands on experience.
CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER APPRENTICE LEARNS ABOUT…
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US DOL Office of ApprenticeshipsUS DOL Office of Contract ComplianceTexas Workforce CommissionWorkforce Solutions (local workforce board &
career offices)Construction EmployersThe Houston Launch Pad
PARTNERS
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Two classesSeven completersSeven employed in
construction jobsEngaged 15+ employers
RESULTS TO DATE
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RESOURCES
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The National Center for Construction Education and Research http://www.nccer.org/new‐to‐
nccerU.S. Department of Labor Office of
Apprenticeships http://www.dol.gov/apprenticeship/toolkit/lea
rn.htm
FOR INFORMATION
16Or email: [email protected]
US DOL-VETS Region Staff Contact information
Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta
Cindy Borden [email protected] (Office)
Dallas Ian Lisman [email protected] (Cell)
Chicago Pat Tucker [email protected](312) 376-1871 (Office)(773) 655-6059 (Cell)
Boston Rebecca Starr [email protected] (Office)508-202-5948 (Cell)
