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PRE-APPRENTICESHIP 101 PHOTO CREDIT:SVISEATTLECOLLEGES.EDU
CREATING A SUCCESSFUL PRE-APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Approved training and curriculum
Partnerships
Access to support services
Promote greater use of Registered Apprenticeships to increase future opportunities
Facilitated entry and/or articulation
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SOURCES TO PAY FOR PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS
National funding
Project labor agreements
Community College resources
Labor organizations
City general funds
National Department of Transportation
Public/Private grants
Philanthropic resources
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PARTNERS FOR
PRE-APPRENTICESHIP
Business, Employer & Industry Associations
Community and Technical Colleges
Labor Management Organizations
Non-Profits
Governmental Agencies
Support Service
Managers
Apprenticeship Programs
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SUPPORT SERVICE FOR
PRE-APPRENTICES
Transportation
Navigation of the system
Necessary tools of the trade
Books and class fees
Child care
Drivers license retrieval
Drug and alcohol counseling
Social and Health Services
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POTENTIAL BENEFITS FOR
PRE-APPRENTICES
Connection to jobs
Improve retention in Registered Apprenticeship
College credit
Help with selection of a career path
Better wages
Support services during class and after graduation
Supportive team of peers
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DEVELOPING A CURRICULUM
Employer feedback for their needs
Identify and review existing curriculum
Soft skills
Hands on training
Basic safety training
Determine what tools and equipment are available
Utilize tours of employers and apprenticeship training programs
Connect with local Community Colleges
COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL
COLLEGE ROLES
Curriculum
Instructors
FTE Money(Full Time Equivalency)
Recruitment
Facilities
Credentials
Apprenticeship Connections
Counseling
Registration Assistance
College Credits
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RECRUITMENT
Work Source
Training Providers
Community Based Organizations
Social Media
High School Counselors
Community College Counselors
Veterans Affairs
Job Fairs
Referral from Registered Apprenticeship Programs
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MENTORING
Make clear the goals you expect of them
Be patient and willing to answer any questions to assist in their learning/training
Help find the right direction and develop solutions to issues.
Active listener
Offer constructive feedback
Act as a role model
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ROLE OF REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Help setting quality standards
Outline industry standards
Articulate eligibility requirements and qualifications
Help establish competency models and training goals
Collaborate on assessments, curriculum and initial training
Direct entry and advance placement agreements
Streamline the recruitment process
Offer guidance and expertise
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DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR EMPLOYERS AND STUDENTS MAY INCLUDE:
Discrimination prevention
Harassment prevention
Conflict resolution
Communication Training
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EMPLOYER ROLES
Input into curriculum
Educational Environment
Willingness to recognize the value and preparedness of the pre-apprenticeship graduate
Potential direct entry
Mentoring
Train existing staff to support new diverse staff
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EMPLOYER SUPPORT
Develop a common message from apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship community
Utilize employers who support pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs to sell the idea to other employers.
Demonstrate the increased success of apprentices who have participated in pre-apprenticeships
More employer feedback
Work on systems that have one point of contact
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BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYERS
Employer expectations including on time to work, call in, bring appropriate tools and clothing
Hands on training
Basic skills in safety, math, tools and equipment
Potential employees who understand the industry they are entering
Ease of recruitment
Supported in placement
Completed approved training curriculum based on industry needs
BEST HOSPITALITY TRAINING
HOUSEKEEPING
An efficient and cost effective way to build a workforce and retain employees.
Boston Education, Skills & Training (BEST) runs a six week housekeeping pre-apprenticeship program. Candidates are very interested in the hospitality industry and are carefully vetted by way of multiple interviews, a drug test, language assessment, reference check and more.
Hospitality industry partners helped develop the curriculum, assist with recruitment, assessments and training, and provide hotel tours and job shadowing.
Program graduates continue as housekeeping apprentices once hired at hotels, BEST supports the employer and the associate with ongoing professional development, and coaching, BEST graduates are eligible for 9-12 college credits.
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