Effective Collaboration with DOL Office of Apprenticeship for Training Programs
Learn valuable insights on collaborating with the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship to develop successful training programs. Discover key processes, eligibility criteria, standards building, and common mistakes to avoid. Benefit from the expertise of Nakeya Womack, an experienced training professional.
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GUIDANCE FOR COLLABORATING WITH DOL OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP 8/27/24 NAKEYA WOMACK | DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Nakeya Womack has been with the Department of Labor| Office of Apprenticeship since 2021 as an Apprenticeship and Training Representative. Since being with the Department of Labor | Office of Apprenticeship, Nakeya Womack has helped business, colleges, vocational school, high schools and other community partners develop Registered Apprenticeship Programs. She has also Helped over a 100 Registered Apprenticeship Programs, revise their paperwork to better fit their organizations need. E-mail: Womack.Nakeya@dol.gov Nakeya Womack has been in the Training and Development industry for over 20 years. Her work spans from industries such as the United States Government, Higher Education, and both the private and public organizations. 2
TIME FOR A BRIEF POLL 3
ABOUT APPRENTICESHIP ILLINOIS: Our Regional Specialists will o Conduct in-person and virtual apprenticeship outreach through events and employer consultations o Receive and pursue referrals received to the Apprenticeship Illinois website o Work with employers to fully develop and register their apprenticeship programs from start to finish o Connect employers to intermediary partners and other applicable services 4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. DAY 1: Reaching Out To Your ATR 2. Eligibility 3. Standards Builder 4. Approval Process 5. Most Common Mistakes 5
DOL | OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP PROCESSES Determining Eligibility: o Day 1 (a) Occupation (3) Time Based, Hybrid, or Competency (4) Is the occupation registered with the DOL? If not now what? (1) Meeting On-the-Job Hours (2) Meeting Related Training Hours o Standards Builder (a) All new programs are created in Standards Builder. 6
DOL | OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP PROCESSES Standards Builder: o Appendix A a) Term of Program b) Ratio c) Probationary Period d) Wage Schedule e) Selection Procedures f) On-the- Job Learning Outline g) Related Training Outline o Standards (a) Contract between Sponsor and DOL. 7
DOL | OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP PROCESSES Standards Builder: o Standards continued.. (b) Minimum Requirements (c) When will wages be paid (during OJT ONLY or RTI as well) (d)EEO and Affirmative Action requirements (e) Complaints o Approval: State Director (a) Once the Apprenticeship and Training Representative has assisted with the completion of Standards and Appendix s, it is submitted to the State Director for Approval. (b) Please note that Group Programs will require an Appendix D. 8
DOL | OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP PROCESSES Additional Approval: o National Programs a) Develop: Notification of New Sponsor documentation: including a brief description of why the program qualifies as a national program under the criteria set forth by the Department of Labor | Office of Apprenticeship. b) A transmittal memo from the RD to the DS Director recommending approval of the program, (Sponsor Approval Letter). c) A draft letter to the sponsor approving the program to be signed by the DS Director. d) Review and Approved by Reginal State Director. 9
DOL | OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP PROCESSES Approved: o All Programs a) Sponsor receives e-mail notification of approval. b) ATR schedules RAPIDS, Regulations and Compliance training with Sponsor. c) Sponsor is given access to RAPIDS d) DOL Registered Certificate is processed and mailed out. 10
DOL | OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP Most Common Mistakes: o Upload Appendix A o Please use the template provided by the ATR to upload when using Standards Builder. a) Make sure that the O*Net Code is the proper one for the occupation you are requesting. b) Make sure the OJT hours add up correctly. c) Make sure the RTI hours add up correctly. d) You can ONLY alter an occupation by 25% a) Example: An 8,000-hour occupation cannot be less than 6,000 hours. 11
DOL | OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP Most Common Mistakes: o Upload Appendix A a) Safety in both RTI and OJL (at the top) b) Language that included properly fitting PPE. 12
CONTACT US: Nakeya Womack womack.nakeya@dol.gov Jennifer Foil jfoil@niu.edu Jordan Johnson jtjohns@ilstu.edu 13
