Los Angeles Unified School District

Facilities Services Division

PROJECT STABILIAZATION AGREEMENT (PSA) Training Class

Presented by:

Anabel Barragan, Manager, “We Build” Program

Facilities Services DivisionMission

“To Build New Schools and Make Existing School Facilities

Better”

Why a Local Worker Program?

For every four people who leave the trades – by retirement or otherwise – only one new person is supplied by apprenticeship programs.

The Department of Labor estimates that the construction industry will require about 240,000 new workers each year for the next five years.

A Local Worker program: Cultivates a skilled labor force for a demanding market

Ensures that capital dollars remain local

Provides local citizens with training and sustainable career paths

Establishes good public policy

LAUSD Program Framework

Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA) provides theprogram framework:

Establishes 50% local worker goal Reinforces Importance of Training Establishes guidelines for Use of Apprentices

www.laschools.org/contractor/psa

“We Build” Local Worker Program

Mission

To provide local District residents an opportunity to participate in the construction of neighborhood schools through pre-apprenticeship training and placement in Union Apprenticeship Programs.

Program Elements

• 10-Week Pre-Apprenticeship Training

• Refer Graduates to Unions for State Approved Apprenticeship Training

• Project Placement is made through Prime and Subcontractors

Eligibility & Training Locations

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must possess valid California Driver’s License and Social Security Card

• Must live within LAUSD service area

LAUSD PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING LOCATIONS

• East Los Angeles Occupational Center

• East Los Angeles Skills Center

• Harbor Occupational Center

• Los Angeles Technology Center

• Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center

• North Valley Occupational Center

• West Valley Occupational Center

Benefits to Contractors

• Creates an efficient vehicle to hire and develop a skilled workforce for LAUSD projects.

• Provides quick access to apprentices that are pursing work in the “hunt trades”.

• Provides screened and readily available apprentices.

• Increases construction site security and improves local community relations.

• Creates a pool of qualified local workers that can assist in meeting the PSA 50% local worker participation goal per project.

Hiring Process

1. Understand the PSA and adhere to its terms and goals. Recognize the difference between the “Hunt” and “List” Trades.

2. Determine your local worker and apprentice needs for LAUSD projects.

3. Contact the “We Build” Program Staff for quick assistance and access to “We Build” graduates who are work ready.

4. Execute Letters of Subscription to sponsor “We Build” graduates into the Union.

5. Contact “We Build” with any questions or concerns.

LETTER OF SUBSCRIPTION

Local Worker Relations & Marketing

“We Build” Program Brochure

“We Build” Construction Site Banner (Public View)

“We Build” Poster Trailer Installation(Contractor View)

Public Accountability:Tracking Local Worker Participation

Apprentice Level Hourly Wage Total Hours Worked Total Wages Earned Project

Ethnicity Gender State Zip Code Marital Status Veteran Status Trade

• 18,127 or 33% Local Worker Participation

• 68% Minority

• 31% Apprentices

• $221. 9 million Earned by Local Workers

• $28.10 Average hourly wage

*Sample cumulative Certified Payroll Report data, July 2004 through July 2008.

Questions?

CONTACT INFORMATION

We Build Program

Anabel Barragan, ManagerPhone: 213-241-4990 Email: anabel.barragan@lausd.net

Michael Richardson, Assistant Program ManagerPhone: 213-241-5112 Email: michael.richardson@lausd.net

Kevin De Pina, Program Coordinator Phone: 213-241-7980Email: kevin.depina@lausd.net

Online Information & Resourceswww.laschools.org