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Breaking the cycle of poverty byproviding hope, resources and a plan

Servicing Missouri, Illinois and Kansas

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Making Apprenticeship

WORK

Our Vision Be the leader in empowering individuals in their

transformation to economic independence

Our MissionWe inspire families to realize their

dreams and achieve economic independence by providing hope, resources and a plan.

MCC at a Glance• Established in 1915• 5 Campuses across the metro• Serves more than 37,000 students • Accredited by the

Higher Learning Commission• Hundreds of degreed and

non-degreed programs

Colliding Economic Pressures

KC rate is 3.6%, nearing total employment1

KC #1 in industrial transaction volume based on 2017 YOY growth rate2

Rate of Unemployment

Economic Growth

1 US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 20182 Integra Realty Resources, Jan 20183Mid-America Regional Council, Feb 2017

The Skills Gap Fundamentals…..• Construction

• Total workforce is 28,405• 5-year retirement rate

20%

• Manufacturing• Total workforce is 28,005• 5-year retirement rate

20%

Mid-American Regional Council, Skilled Trades TIE. January 2019

Strength of Recovery by Industry June Baseline, Percent change from 2020 Q1 to 2025 Q4

Greater KC Chamber webinar, MARC and KC Rising, 7/10/2020

Strength of Recovery by Occupation Percent change in employment 2020 Q1 to 2025 Q4

Greater KC Chamber webinar, MARC and KC Rising, 7/10/2020

Three Scenarios

Economist Dr. Chris Khuel, Webinar April 7, 2020

…..Likely Will Not ChangeConstruction

• Total workforce is 28,405• 5-year retirement rate

20%

Manufacturing• Total workforce is 28,005• 5-year retirement rate

20% Mid-American Regional Council, Skilled Trades TIE. January 2

CtS/MCC Conversation 

CtS Engagement* Recruitment* Assessment* Enrollment

Pre‐Apprenticeship Training •2 weeks at CtS for PPD•Career Connect•Connect Groups•Life Coaching•3‐4 weeks at MCC for skilled training

Apprenticeship training at Company• Hired! $$$• Intensive training and tracking 

• Coaching and Engagement continues with CtS

• Mentoring• Connect Groups

Mastery of Skill Sets• Apprenticeship Certificate Completion – pathway to continued education

Programs & Services: At Connections to Success, we work alongside people, mentoring them as they move toward their goals, dreams and economic independence. In our programs, we focus on active learning, relevant topics and ongoing mentoring to empower those who participate to reach their full potential.

Personal and Professional Development Class This engaging, three-week class equips participants with the tools and resources to progress toward their personal and professional goals.

Professional Women’s Group (PWG) This positive support network assists women in growing their current career or developing key skills to move into a new career meeting once a month.

Professional Men’s Group (PMG) Each monthly PMG meeting features an expert guest speaker who presents on professional development topics to help participants become leaders in their current job or advance in a new career.

Mock Interviews Come to our office in professional clothing and practice your interview skills with an employer who will give you important feedback to prepare you for real interviews in the future.

Toastmasters Club We host a Toastmasters club that helps members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills.

Career ConnectionsThese workshops focus on employment topics that will help attendees start a career or develop professionally.

Connect GroupWe invite past and present participants to join us for a weekly free dinner and an evening of fun and learning. Families are welcome and childcare is provided. These gatherings offer ongoing connection and more opportunities to build professional, educational and healthy relationship skills in a welcoming environment.

Impacting Lives: Connections to Success exists to empower individuals, families and communities. We work alongside people of all backgrounds to equip them with the resources and connections they need to reach their goals and move toward economic independence and stability.

Through intensive research and years of experience, we’ve developed engaging programs that have a real impact in areas like:

• Finding and maintaining employment

• Workforce readiness

• Education

• Health and wellness

• Training in specific skills: computers, trades, etc.

• Confidence, self-esteem and direction

• Setting personal goals and creating a life plan

• Healthy parenting and relationships

• Community connection

Whether they face challenges related to finances, incarceration, domestic violence, unemployment or are just struggling to find direction – we are here to support them along the journey.

Win for Business! Grow long-term talent with immediate results.

Win for Students! Comprehensive program combining classroom

and on-the-job training.

Win for the KC area! Reduce the skills gap and help grow the

economy.

What is Apprenticeship?Employer Designed & Driven

Structured On-The-Job Learning

Job-Related Education MentorshipWage Progression Valued Credentials

Apprenticeship is the highest standard of work-based

learning with an emphasis on rigor, mentorship, class-work

and job training while earning an income. This creates

opportunities for diversity, filling the skills gap and more.

Long Term, MASTERY-LEVEL Training!

MCC Sponsored(MCC as the Intermediary)

Grant support + revenue generating tuition model = Long term sustainability

Federal DOL

Apprenticeship

MO Dept. of Higher Ed. & Workforce Development

MCC Partnered Articulated Agreements/Fast Track Degrees

Union Sponsored

Employee Sponsored(MCC as RTI provider)

MCC as the Intermediary

Making the Apprenticeship Pieces Work

Building OJT

Mastered Competencies

Related Technical Training

• Courses are chosen to parallel with on the job training.

• Customized programs can be built using any of the classes that MCC currently offers

• All necessary pre-requisites• Stackable credentials• Credit for prior learning• Flexible Apprenticeship Certificate

Employer Designed & Driven

Apprentice Gains Stackable Credentials

• Certificate of a Federally-Approved Apprenticeship

• Industry-related certifications and testing• Wage increases as skills increase• Has the option to complete an Associates

in Applied Science

Apprenticeship Certificate & AASIndustrial TechnologiesINTE – Apprenticeship Certificate*Student must be in an approved DOL apprenticeship program to select this certificate

Industrial TechnologiesAAS INTE – Apprenticeship Completion Degree

Program Requirements

MATH 103 Technical Math I 3

INTE 112 Industrial Electrical DC Principles 2 Concurrent enrollment or completion of MATH103R or higher

INTE 113 Industrial Electrical AC Principles 2 INTE 112 or equivalent

Electives: Any 100-level course from the following:AUTO, CIMM, INTE, EHSS, ETEC, HVAC or WELD 9

Total Core Program Requirements 16

Specific Program Electives: CIMM, INTE, EHSS, ETEC, HVAC or WELD 26

Total Credit Hours Required for the INTE – Apprenticeship Certificate 42

General Education Credit Hours 18

Total Credit Hours Required for the AAS INTE – Completion Degree 60

Tuition & Tiered BillingBilled based on credits

• In District: $5,000*/yr or $333/credit • Out of District: $6,000*/yr or $400/credit• Out of State: $7,000*/yr or $466/credit *apx. 15 credits per year averaged out by semester

• Charged on a per semester basis. • Fee includes: books, fees, tuition, program management, enrollment services,

and more.

Next Steps

• What type of trainings would be beneficial built into a preparation program? • OSHA certificates? If so, which ones? • Basic electrical? Mechanical? • Welding? • Machining? • Shop safety? 

• Is there interest in a pre‐apprenticeship program? • What barriers do you have to successfully implement this program? 

Thank You for attending today’s webinar

Shonda R. Atwater

Apprenticeship Director 

Shonda.Atwater@mcckc.edu

Telephone: 816.604.1000

Business Technology Campus

1775 Universal Avenue

Kansas City, Missouri 64120‐2429“This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. Grant award # HR-33040-19-60-A-29. The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.”is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

Brandi Jahnke

Vice President – Programs

bjahnke@connectionstosuccess.org

Telephone: (816) 561‐5115

www.connectionstosuccess.org

Breaking the cycle of poverty through hope, resources and a plan