Registered Apprenticeship-College Consortium:

Providing a Pathway to College Credit

American Association of Community CollegesApril 20, 2015

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Welcome and Opening Remarks

John LaddAdministrator

Office of Apprenticeship

Employment and Training Administration

U.S. Department of Labor

Mark MitsuiDeputy Assistant Secretary for

Community Colleges

Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

U.S. Department of Education

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Workshop Agenda

Background – A Transformational YearRegistered Apprenticeship BasicsRegistered Apprenticeship College Consortium

(RACC)RACC 2.0Other Important Initiatives and UpdatesQuestions

The Past Year Has Been a Transformational Year for Registered Apprenticeship.

Tonight, I'm also asking more

businesses to follow the lead of

companies like CVS and UPS, and

offer more educational benefits

and paid apprenticeships --

opportunities that give workers the

chance to earn higher-paying jobs

even if they don't have a higher

education.

– President Obama, State of the

Union Address, January 20, 2015

American Apprenticeship Grants

$100 Million

The American Apprenticeship Grant Funding Opportunity Announcement was announced on December 11, 2014.

American Apprenticeship SGA

$100 Million.

Launch apprenticeship in new, high growth fields.

Scale models that work. Align apprenticeships to pathways for

further learning & career advancement.

Learn more at http://doleta.gov/oa/aag.cfm

The Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law last July with an increased emphasis on work-based learning and Registered Apprenticeship.

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Registered Apprenticeship Provisions in WIOARA on Eligible Training Provider List

Section 122(a)(2)(B) and (3)

RA as recognized post-secondary credential

Section 101(52)

RA on State Workforce Board Section 101(b)(1)(C)(ii)(II)

RA on Local Workforce Board Section 107(b)(2)(B)(ii)

Pre-apprenticeship as Youth program service

Section 129(c)(2)(C)(ii)

RA as career pathway for Job Corps

Section 141(1)(A)(ii) and Section 148(a)(2)(B)

Pre-apprenticeship/RA for YouthBuild

Section 171(c)(2)(A)(i)

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FY 2016 Budget Proposal: $100 Million American Apprenticeship Grant Program

• Grants to States$50 million for Grants to States To respond to increased employer demand for apprenticeship programs, streamline registration processes; support system alignment with workforce and education; as well as foster expanded partnership development.

• Industry Grants$25 million for grants to Industry Would build on the current American Apprenticeship grant opportunity but allow DOL to expand apprenticeships beyond H1B targeted occupations and industries.

• Serving Under-Represented Populations$15 million for Grants to Community Based Organizations and Workforce Intermediaries To support innovative strategies for serving under-represented populations, including women and minorities.

• National Activities$10 million for National Outreach, Technical Assistance To increase awareness and address other critical capacity building needs

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President’s Challenge: Doubling the Number of Apprentices

FY 2014 Q1 Today Pre-Recession 5 Year Goal200,000

300,000

400,000

500,000

600,000

700,000

800,000

375,000415,000

500,000

750,000

Number of Active Apprentices in US

Number of Active Appren-tices in US

President’s Goal

The Gap

Registered Apprenticeship is rigorous and structured. It brings multiple components together to support work-based learning.

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Work Experience Internships On-the-Job

TrainingRegistered

Apprenticeships

Work-Based Learning Continuum

Less Intense-Structured More Intense-Structured

Registered Apprenticeship is a proven work-based model that delivers results for workers and the nation.

OUTCOMES AND RESULTS

*(Source: An Effectiveness Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Registered Apprenticeship in 10 States, Mathematica Policy Research, 2012)

Impressive Public Benefits $28 in benefits for every $1 invested

by Government*

Strong Outcomes Completers earn approximately

$50,000 per year 87% of completers employed Opportunities to earn college credit Over $300,000 more than their peers

in life-time earnings

Registered Apprenticeship is

Transportation

HealthcareEnergy

IT Manufacturing

more than only construction

Registered Apprenticeship has

union and non-union programs

Registered Apprenticeship can be

as short as one year

Think Registered Apprenticeship is as simple as five…four…three…two…one

5 5 Core Components: Employers, OJT, Related Instruction, Rewards Skill Gains, National Credentials

4 4 Key Roles: Employers, Sponsors, Education Providers, and Supportive Services

3 3 Ways to Complete: Time-Based (Short as 1 year) | Competency-Based: No Time Limits | Hybrid

2 2 Ways to Register: US DOL and State Apprenticeship Agencies

1 1 System with unique National Credential

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The RACC was launched at last year’s AACC conference in Washington, DC…

Announcement of RACC on April 7, 2014

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…and now has grown to 184 member colleges and continues to expand in just a single year!

Navejo County Community College District, Holbrook, AZMohave Community College, Kingman, AZMesa Community College, Mesa, AZGateway CC, Phoenix, AZYavapai College, Prescott, AZEstrella Mountain Community College, Avondale, AZ Cuyamaca CC, El Cajon, CAFresno City CC , Fresno, CAIrvine Valley College, Irvine, CAAntelope Valley College, Lancaster, CAState Center Community College District , Madera, CASaddleback College, Mission Viejo, CAEast Los Angeles College, Monterey Park, CANorco College, Norco, CAMiraCosta College, Oceanside, CASantiago Canyon College, Orange, CAReedley College, Reedley, CAAmerican River College, Sacramento, CAEvergreen Valley College, San Jose, CASan Jose City College, San Jose, CAPalomar Community College, San Marcos, CAMission Community College, Santa Clara, CAAllan Hancock College, Santa Maria, CARio Hondo Community College District, Whittier, CADelaware Technical Community College, Dover, DEChipola College, Marianna, FL Eastern Florida State College, Cocoa, FLIndian River State College, Fort Pierce, FLSanta Fe College, Gainesville, FLFlorida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FLMiami-Dade College, Miami, FLAlbany Technical College, Albany, GASouth Georgia Technical College, Americus, GA Athens Technical College , Athens, GAAtlanta Technical College, Atlanta, GA

Augusta Technical College, Augusta, GANorth Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, GAGeorgia Piedmont Technical College, Clarkston, GAColumbus Technical College, Columbus, GASouthern Crescent Technical College, Griffin, GAGwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, GAChattahoochee Technical College, Marietta, GAMoultrie Technical College, Moultrie, GALanier Technical College, Oakwood, GAGeorgia Northwestern Technical College, Rome, GAOconee Fall Line Technical College, Sandersville, GASavannah Technical College, Savannah , GAOgeechee Technical College, Statesboro, GASouthwest Georgia Technical College, Thomasville, GAWiregrass Georgia Technical College, Valdosta, GASoutheastern Technical College, Vidalia, GAWest Georgia Technical College, Waco, GACentral Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins, GACoastal Pines Technical College, Waycross, GAGuam CC, Mangilao, Guam Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, IAWestern Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City , IA College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, ILSpoon River College, Canton, ILOakton CC, Des Plaines, ILRend Lake Community College, Ina, ILWilliam Rainey Harper College, Palatine, ILLincoln Land Community College, Springfield, ILWaubonsee CC, Sugar Grove, ILIvy Tech, Indianapolis, INWichita Area Technical College, Wichita, KSBossier Parish Community College, Bossier City , LA Bunker Hill Community College , Boston, MAWentworth Institute of Technology, Boston,MA

Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MAGreenfield Community College, Greenfield, MAMiddlesex Community College, Lowell, MACape Cod CC, West Barnstable, MA Wor-Wic Community College , Salisbury, MDCommunity College of Baltimore County, Baltimore, MDCecil College, North East, MDMontgomery College, Rockville, MDChesapeake College, Wye Mills, MDCentral Maine Community College, Auburn, MEKennebec Valley Community College, Fairfield, MEYork County Community College , Wells, MEOakland Community College, Auburn Hills, MIKellogg Community College, Battle Creek, MILake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, MI Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MIGrand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MIJackson College, Jackson, MIMonroe County Community College , Monroe, MISt. Clair County Community College, Port Huron, MIKirtland Community College, Roscommon, MIDelta College, University Center, MIMacomb Community College, Warren, MISouth Central College, Mankato, MNMetropolitan Community College, Kansas City, MOState Fair Community College , Sedalia, MOOzarks Technical Community College, Springfield, MORanken Technical College, St. Louis, MOSt. Louis Community College, St. Louis, MOFayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NCDavidson County CC, Lexington, NCThomas Edison State College , Trenton, NJCumberland County College, Vineland, NJExcelsior College, Albany, NYSUNY Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NYNorth Central State College, Mansfield, OH

Lorain County Community College, Elyria, OHRhodes State College, Lima, OHMarion Technical College, Marion, OHCentral Ohio Technical College, Newark, OHOwens State CC, Toledo, OHStark State College, OHMt. Hood Community College, Gresham, ORBlue Mountain Community College, Pendleton, ORPennsylvania Highlands Community College, Johnstown, PAThaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster, PABucks county Community College,, Newtown, PACommunity College of Rhode Island, Warwick, RIMidlands Technical College, Columbia, SCDenmark Technical College, Denmark, SCAiken Technical College, Graniteville, SCCentral Carolina Technical College, Sumter, SCMitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell, SDKilian Community College, Sioux Falls, SDLake Area Technical Institute , Watertown, SDChattanooga State CC, Chattanooga, TNPellissippi State Community College , Knoxville, TNEl Centro College, Food & Hospitality Institute, Dallas, TXHouston Community College , Houston, TXLone Star College, The Woodlands, TXDanville Community College, Danville, VAThomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VAEastern Shore Community College, Melfa, VALord Fairfax CC , Middletown, VATidewater Community College, Norfolk , VA

ECPI University, Virginia Beach, VAVermont Technical College, Randolph CTR, VT Everett Community College, Everett, WAGreen River Community College, Auburn, WABellingham Technical College , Bellingham, WAHighline College, Des Moines, WAPierce College District, Lakewood, WAEdmonds CC, Lynnwood, WASouth Seattle CC - Georgetown Campus, Seattle, WA

Spokane Community College , Spokane, WABates Technical College, Takoma, WAFox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WILakeshore Technical College, Cleveland, WIChippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire, WISouthwest WI Technical College, Fenimore, WIMoraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WINortheast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay, WINorth Central Technical College, Wausau, WIMid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Pierpont Community & Technical College, Fairmont, WVMountwest Community and Technical College, Huntington WVSouthern WV Community and Technical College , Mount Gay, WVWest Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, WVNorthwest College, Powell, WYNorthern Wyoming Community College District, Sheridan, WY

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Current RACC Members956 apprenticeship training centersElectrical Training ALLIANCEFinishing Trades InstituteHeat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Independent Electrical ContractorsSheet Metal and Air Conditioning IndustryNational Elevator Industry Educational ProgramUnited Association of Plumbing & Pipefitting

12 National, Regional, State OrganizationsAmerican Association of Community CollegesAFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Colorado Community College SystemNorth Carolina Community College SystemOhio Association of Community CollegesOhio Board of RegentsOregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce DevelopmentSouth Carolina Technical College System Southeast Maritime & Transportation Center (SMART)Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG)VA Tidewater Consortium for Higher EducationWisconsin Technical College System

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The Challenge: The Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship asked that the articulation issue be addressed at a national level. How might we ensure the advancement

of credit-bearing Registered Apprenticeship programs across 2 and 4 year institutions of higher education?

Issue raised to Asst. Secretaries from DOL/ETA and ED/OVAE;

Convened a large group of community colleges and Registered Apprenticeship sponsors to discuss and work on next steps;

Formed a small working group to examine the issues and develop a specific proposal.

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The Policy Context - Department of Labor and Education Collaborative Efforts

The RACC supports President’s goals of achieving the highest

number of college graduates by 2020 and individuals having at

least one year of postsecondary education

Recognition of the correlation between attainment of

postsecondary credential (and/or credit attainment) and

employment outcomes, including earnings

Builds on joint focus on credentialing and other efforts

such as:

WIA Reauthorization (WIOA) Perkins Reauthorization TAACCCT

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RACC Goals

Version 1.5

Attain better completion via diverse pathways to post-secondary degrees.

Facilitate articulation of the Registered Apprenticeship certificate for college credit on a national scale to enable apprentices to earn a college degree

Strengthen relationships among Registered Apprenticeship and two- and four-year post-secondary institution representatives nationwide

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The RACC leverages promising models and brings them to a national scale.

Version 1.5

Identify and build upon existing and promising

regional, state, and industry models that can be scaled.

Consortium Model Meets Criteria

Increase graduation rates Increase the number of people who earn a credential Provide career paths leading to good jobs Portability, accessibility, and sustainability

Uses the SOC model with similar challenges and goals

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Initial Conditions for RACC Membership

Post-secondary Institutions Apprenticeship Sponsors

Be in the Department of Education Database of Accredited Programs;

Grant degrees;Accept prior learning

assessment and transfer credits; and,

Provide program information to the RACC.

Have program with standards registered with DOL or a State Apprenticeship Agency;

Submit to program review to assess program quality and rigor, and determine credit value; and,

Provide program information to the RACC.

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Web Tour of RACC Website and Resources

http://www.doleta.gov/oa/racc.cfm

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RACC 2.0

Continue to expand the RACC nationally to maximize benefits: Recruit 250 colleges by end of 2015

Plan for sustainability. Continue to house in DOL with joint management by the Departments of Education and Labor.

Create on-line clearinghouse and other e-tools (Spring 2015) Develop a Community of Practice to align national networks focused

on Registered Apprenticeship Activitieso Sector-based; Career pathways

Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)o Work with post-secondary institutions to develop understanding and

acceptance of CPL options by faculty, deans and other academic administrators.

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Federal Resource Playbook - Several Federal Agencies Contributed to this Helpful Resource

http://www.doleta.gov/oa/federalresources/playbook.pdf

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The Handbook helps explain and shows how Federal resources can be used to support Registered Apprenticeship programs.

Overview Program Eligibility Innovative Uses of Federal Funds to

Support Apprenticeship Resources

Each Chapter Contains the Following Sections

Federal Student Aid Overview

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Types of Federal Student Aid

• “Federal student aid” is financial assistance provided to postsecondary students under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Federal student aid includes:

o Pell Grants

o Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

o Direct Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)

o Perkins Loans

o Work Study

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Student Eligibility

• A student’s eligibility is based on his/her family’s financial resources (called the “estimated family contribution), as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Filling out the FAFSA is the first step to becoming eligible for aid

• Once a student completes the FAFSA, his/her postsecondary institution must determine the amount of aid for which the student is eligible

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Financial Need

• The most important factor in the calculation of a student’s aid is “financial need,” which is determined using the following calculation:

* “Estimated Financial Assistance” refers to Federal student aid, as well as grants, scholarships, loans, and need-based employment

Cost of Attendance

Estimated Family

Contribution

Estimated Financial

Assistance*

Financial Need

Apprenticeships as Part of Eligible Programs

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Apprenticeships as Part of Eligible Programs

• If apprenticeship training or employment is part of an eligible postsecondary program, eligible enrolled students may receive Federal student aid for the entire program, including for the apprenticeship portion

• For students to receive Federal student aid, the educational program that incorporates the apprenticeship portion must also be eligible

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Requirements for Eligible Programs

An eligible program must lead to a degree, diploma, certificate, or other recognized credential awarded by the postsecondary institution

The program must satisfy all State and accrediting agency requirements and must also meet certain program length requirements, including both weeks of instructional time and credit or clock hours

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Limitations on Apprenticeship Portion of Program

• Except as may be required by the institution's accrediting agency or state, there are no limits on the apprenticeship portion of the program, as long as the training is provided by the institution

• If an entity other than the institution provides the apprenticeship portion, that component must be:o 25 percent of the program or less; or

o With specific permission from the institution's accrediting agency, over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of the program

Federal Work Study for Apprenticeship Wages

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Federal Work Study Program

• The Federal Work Study (FWS) program provides support for postsecondary students’ employment to help them meet the costs of postsecondary education

• In order for a student to receive wages under the FWS program, the student must have financial need

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FWS Allocations

• Each year, a participating institution applies for funding and receives a FWS allocation from the Federal government

• Using a statutory formula, the Department of Education allocates funds based on the institution’s previous funding level and the aggregate need of eligible students in attendance in the prior year

• The institution must distribute its FWS allocation fairly among all eligible students

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• Under the FWS program, a student may be employed at:

o The institution at which the student is enrolled;

o A Federal, State, or local public agency or a private nonprofit organization; or

o A private for-profit organization

• In all cases, the participating institution must sign an agreement with the employer

Types of FWS Employers

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Requirements for FWS Employers

Institutional employment or employment at a private for-profit organization:

• To the maximum extent possible, the student’s work must complement and reinforce the educational program or vocational goals of the student

Employment at a government agency or a nonprofit organization:

• The student’s work must be in the public interest

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FWS Matching Requirements

• Generally, FWS wages require an institutional “match.” The required amount of the match depends on the type of employer:

o Employment at the institution, a government agency, or a nonprofit organization: employer must match at least 25% of wages

o Employment at a private for-profit organization: employer must match at least 50% of wages

• In limited circumstances, there are reduced matching requirements

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FWS Matching Requirements

• An institution may only use up to 25% of its total FWS Federal allocation to pay FWS wages for students employed by private for-profit organizations

• NOTE: The institution or the outside employer may choose to provide more than the minimum required nonfederal share

For example, if a student’s FWS wages were $5,000, the for-profit employer MUST pay $2,500 of those wages, but

could choose to pay more (e.g. $3,500 or $4,500)

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FWS and Financial Need

• In most cases, a student’s annual income influences the calculation of the student’s estimated family contribution in the following year. Greater income could lead to less aid eligibility

• However, wages paid under the FWS program are not used in determining the student’s eligibility for Federal student aid in the following year

Job Location and Development Program

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Job Location and Development Program

• Under the Job Location and Development (JLD) Program, an institution may use a portion of its FWS allocation to establish or expand a program that locates and develops off-campus job opportunities for its enrolled students

• This may include identifying or helping employers develop jobs that are part of apprenticeship programs, regardless of whether the students are recipients of Federal student aid

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Career and Technical Education and Registered Apprenticeship

OA & OCTAE working on joint RA-CTE partnership and research– Research by the Department of Education

• Looking at existing CTE-RA efforts on the state level– CT, GA, FL, KS, KY, NC, RI, VT, WA

• Identify best practices – Promote and expand RA- CTE engagement

How can CTE funds be better targeted for Registered Apprenticeship on secondary and post-secondary levels

Outreach strategy to high school to further the continuum of educational and workforce opportunities

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Questions?Thank you for Your Participation

John LaddAdministrator, Office of

ApprenticeshipUS Department of Labor

202-693-3704ladd.john@dol.gov

Mark MitsuiDeputy Assistant Secretary for Community

Colleges Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education

U.S. Department of EducationPhone Number

Email