Mr. Alfred VallesState Director, Hawaii-Pacific Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor

Office of ApprenticeshipAlfred B. Valles, State Director

Hawaii /Pacific Area

Apprenticeship

A Blueprint to train Skilled Workers in Guam

What is Registered Apprenticeship?

• Registered apprenticeship is a structured, formalized method of training which has been successfully utilized for centuries.

What is Registered Apprenticeship?

• A registered apprenticeship program is an employer run flexible training program that cultivates highly skilled workers. It consists of two complementary components:

Supervised on-the-job training that is customized to meet job specific needs.

Related technical instruction, which is delivered by a local technical college, approved on-line course, or industry association approved training.

Who Can Sponsor anApprenticeship Program?

Individual Employers

A Group of Employers

Combinations of Employers and Unions.

Federal, State and Local Governmental Agencies

The Military

How Long Do Apprenticeships Last?

The length of time for training ranges from one to

six years, depending upon the specific trade.

The majority of programs require three to four years of work and study to complete an apprenticeship.

Performance-Base Apprenticeship

Apprentices are permitted to move ahead at their own pace, depending on their prior training, ability to master the task, and motivation to progress.

Individual tasks and complete the overall program depends on the apprentice's ability to complete the work.

Apprenticeship StandardsBasic Requirements

Apprenticeable Occupation Minimum Qualifications (16 years of age) Ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers/Professionals Progressive Wage Schedule Structured OJT Schedule Structured Related Technical Instruction OJT & Related Instruction Records

School to Apprenticeship

The School-to-Registered Apprenticeship (STRA) Program allows high school students the opportunity to participate in apprenticeship training as a part of their high school classroom activities.

Students wishing to be considered for participation in a STRA Program must be at least 16 years of age and a third year (junior) student in high school.

School to Apprenticeship

May begin in Junior Year Minimum Age of 16 allowed in apprenticeship Work a reduced work day/work week Direct transition from part-time to full-time upon

graduation Must stay in school to participate

School to Apprenticeship

• Youth Apprenticeship systems require three components: • School-based learning • Work-based learning • Connecting Components

• A planned program of training and work experiences to coordinate with school-based learning.

• A true "integration" of learning at school and at work with "connecting activities."

School to Apprenticeship

• Youth Apprenticeship systems require three components: – School-based learning– Work-based learning– Connecting components

• A planned program of training and work experiences to coordinate with school-based learning.

• A true “integration” of learning at school and at work with “connecting activities”.

• Guam Registered Apprenticeship Data:

• 650 apprentices in training• 80 apprenticeship programs

LOCAL APPRENTICES LOCAL APPRENTICES (Areas of Training)(Areas of Training)

Health Care Health Care GovernmentGovernment Human Resources Human Resources ShipbuildingShipbuilding Car DealersCar Dealers Information Technology Information Technology Child Care Child Care Hospitality Hospitality UtilitiesUtilities ConstructionConstruction SecuritySecurity

Local Apprentices

• Courts SystemCourts System• Management ConsultingManagement Consulting• Security ServicesSecurity Services• Printing ServicesPrinting Services• Engineering ServicesEngineering Services• Retail SalesRetail Sales• GolfGolf• Fire ProtectionFire Protection• Auto IndustryAuto Industry• Wedding ServicesWedding Services• Financial ServicesFinancial Services• Social ServicesSocial Services

What is the Guam State Apprenticeship Agency (GSAA) ?• A State Apprenticeship Service Agency certified by the United

States Department of Labor that builds the local workforce by stimulating and encouraging and assisting local industries in the development, expansion of apprenticeship and training programs.

• The Apprenticeship Agency under the direction of the Guam Director of Labor will establish the “Guam Apprenticeship Council” comprised of members representing Management and Labor who's principal functions are to encourage the establishment of sound apprenticeship and training programs that will build the skilled local workforce and provide technical assistance to industry in setting up such programs.

What Services Will Guam State Apprenticeship Agency (GSAA) Provide?

• Review and Approve Apprenticeship Standards• Approve revised standards and customized work processes to meet employer’s needs• Coordinate related instruction with colleges or other approved

training providers• Assist in developing recordkeeping systems (RAPIDS)• Assist in development of competency based training• Issue recognized credentials to completers of the apprenticeship program.• Oversight of all registered local apprenticeship

GSAA will encourage the use of initiatives that enhance Apprenticeship

• Guam Employment Fund (H2B Workers)• Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program (Tax Credit)• Apprenticeship Workforce Investment Integration (GWIB)• Governor’s Executive Order 2012-04 (Hire Apprentices)• Guam Job Corps Satellite Center (continue implementation efforts)