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Attachment III Making Registered Apprenticeship Work for the Public Workforce System Performance Outcomes Registered Apprenticeship is one of the most effective strategies for engaging employers and increasing performance outcomes for the public workforce system. Registered Apprenticeship helps workers get jobs keep jobs and increase their skills and earnings. Because it is a job Registered Apprenticeship programs can help states and local areas meet their targets on the WIOA primary indicators. Employment Registered Apprenticeship is a job from day one so participants are employed when they begin the apprenticeship program. Retention Registered Apprenticeship completers have high retention rates 91 percent of apprenticeship graduates retain employment. Earnings The average starting apprentice wage is 15.00 an hour. Graduates earn an average of 50 000 a year. Credential Attainment All Registered Apprenticeship completers earn a national industry-recognized credential from the U.S. Department of Labor which is considered a post-secondary credential under WIOA. This credential is often in addition to an industry credential or state license. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act WIOA continues the strong focus started under the Workforce Investment Act WIA on achieving outcomes for job seekers and employers. Registered Apprenticeship can help the workforce system achieve quality performance outcomes. This quick reference guide is a resource to help local workforce professionals understand how Registered Apprenticeship can positively contribute to performance measures. Performance Indicators Adult and Dislocated Worker Programs Use the table below to understand how Registered Apprenticeship can contribute to positive outcomes for each of the WIOA primary performance indicators for the Adult and Dislocated Worker programs. Category Contribution of Apprenticeship WIA Measure WIOA Indicator1 Employment Registered Apprenticeship is a job participants are employed at the beginning of the training. Under WIOA this means that all participants including incumbent workers in Registered Apprenticeship programs are counted positively in this measure as long as they remain in the Registered Apprenticeship program following exit from WIOA until the quarter of measurement. Entered Employment Employed in the 1st quarter after exit Employment Rate Employed in the 2nd quarter after exit Employment Rate Employed in the 4th quarter after exit Employment Retention Since Registered Apprenticeship programs range between one and six years many programs last longer than the time that a participant will be enrolled in WIOA. This is not a barrier to positive outcomes. Since apprentices are employed if participants continue in the Registered Apprenticeship after exiting WIOA until the quarter of measurement then they will count positively in this measure. Even if they have completed the program the likelihood of meeting this measure is very high as 91 percent of apprenticeship graduates retain employment. Employment Retention Employed in the 2nd and 3rd quarters after exit No retention indicator under WIOA Earnings Apprentices receive increases in wages as their skills and knowledge increase. Therefore the earnings of apprentices are likely to be high because they receive incremental increases in wages throughout their training. Average Earnings Earnings in the 2nd and 3rd quarters after exit Median Earnings Earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Credential Attainment By definition graduates from Registered Apprenticeship programs receive a credential issued by either the U.S. Department of Labor or a federally- recognized State Apprenticeship Agency. This national occupational credential referred to as a certificate of completion is a recognized post- secondary credential under WIOA for this measure. Not a measure under WIA Credential Attainment Credential attainment during program participation or within 1 year after exit Skill Gains The foundation of the Registered Apprenticeship model is that apprentices progressively increase their skills and competencies throughout the program. As an interim progress measure that is not based on exit apprentices achieve measurable skill gains as they meet training proficiency milestones. Therefore even for longer-term Registered Apprenticeship programs this measure will likely yield a positive outcome. Not a measure under WIA Skill Gains Achieve measurable skill gains while enrolled in training and education programs Performance Indicators Youth Program s Use the table below to understand how registered apprenticeship can contribute to positive outcomes for each of the WIOA primary performance indicators for the Youth program. Catego ry Contribution of Apprenticeship WIA Measure WIOA Indicator 1 Employment and Education 2nd quarter This indicator measures whether youth participants are in employment or education or training programs. Since Registered Apprenticeship is a job pa rticipants are employed from the first day. Registered Apprenticeship programs are also considered a training education program. On both counts as long as participants remain in the Registered Apprenticeship program following exit from WIOA until the qu arter of measurement it will be a positive outcome. Placement in Employment or Education Measured in 1st quarter after exit Placement in Employment or Education Measured in 2nd quarter after exit Employment and Education 4th quarter Similar to the performance indicator above Registered Apprenticeship will also yield positive outcomes for this indicator. Registered Apprenticeship program s last one to six years often longer than participation in WIOA. Since apprentices are employed and since Regi stered Apprenticeship program s are education training programs if participants continue in the apprenticeship after exiting WIOA until the quarter of measurement they will count positively. Even if they graduate from the Registered Apprenticeship progra m the likelihood of meeting this measure is very high as 91 percent of apprentices retain employment after their programs. Not a measure under WIA Placement in Employment or Education Measured in 4th quarter after exit Earnings Apprentices receive incre mental increases in wages as their skills and knowledge increase. Therefore the wages of an apprentice who has continued in the Registered Apprenticeship program through the quarter of measurement is likely to be high. Not a measure under WIA Median Earn ings Earnings in the 2nd quarter after exit Credential Attainment The national credential received by graduates of Registered Apprenticeship programs referred to as a certificate of completion is a recognized post -secondary credential under WIOA. Att ainment of a Degree or Certificate Measured in the 3 rd quarter after exit Credential Attainment Attainment during program participation or within 1 year after exit Skill Gains The foundation of the Registered Apprenticeship model is that apprentices pr ogressively increase their skills and competencies throughout the program. As an interim progress measure that is not based on exit apprentices achieve measurable skill gains as they meet training proficiency milestones. Therefore even for longer - term Registered Apprenticeship programs this measure will likely yield a positive outcome. Not a measure under WIA Skill Gains Achieve measurable skill gains while enrolled in training and education programs Literacy and Numeracy Gains This WIA measure asses sed increases in literacy and numeracy of youth participants but will not be a performance indicator under WIOA. Literacy Numeracy Gains Educational increases in first year of program Not a measure under WIOA Effectiveness in Serving Employer s Measur e In addition to the indicators outlined above WIOA establishes a sixth primary indicator that will measure the effectiveness of services to employers. Registered A pprenticeship is a proven model for employers to recruit train and retain highly -skilled workers. Registered Apprenticeship also helps businesses with their bottom line increasing productivity lowering turnover and recruitment costs and increasing workplace safety. A survey of businesses with Registered Apprenticeship programs found tha t 97 percent would recommend apprenticeship to others. The new WIOA employer indicator has not yet been defined by the U.S. Department of Labor. However given the significant ben efits of Registered Apprenticeship for businesses workforce systems that u se apprenticeship programs as part of their employment and training strategies will be well - positioned to effectively serve the employer community. Program Exit As any workforce professional knows the point of program exit is a key factor in the calcula tion of performance outcomes. For most training services provided under WIA WIOA participants complete their training and then exit the WIA WIOA program. Registered Apprenticeships however range from one to six years. In many cases participants will still be participating in their Registered A pprenticeship programs after they exit from WIA WIOA. The length of Registered Apprenticeship programs is not a barrier to positive outcomes under the performance measures. However it does require state and local workforce systems to determine an appropriate approach to exiting participants in Registered Apprenticeship programs that adheres to WIOA regulations provides quality employees for businesses and ensures increased skill sets for workers. The point of exit should be based on when the participant is successfully moving through the Registered Apprenticeship program and is no longer receiving services from WIOA. The following are two factors to consider when determining an appropriate exit policy. Wage Increases. Apprentices receive progressive increases in pay as their skills and knowledge increase this is a core element of all Registered Apprenticeships. A wage increase may be an appropriate point of exit from WIOA as it means that apprentices have passed a milestone in their training improved their skills and increased their earnings signaling that support through WIOA may no longer be needed. Credential Attainment. Many Registered Apprenticeship programs offer interim occupational credentials that can be attained by apprentices during their program. The attainment of a credential is another aspect that could be factored into the determination of an appropriate exit point from WIOA given that this marks an important milestone in the Registered Apprenticeship program. Attainment of a credential signals that apprentices have successfully advanced along a career pathway and increased their skills in the field and potentially moved beyond the point of needing WIOA support. For more information on how the workforce system can achieve qualify performance outcomes through Registered Apprenticeship view the on-line tutorial on this topic located at http www.dol.gov apprenticeship toolkit.htm. 1 WIOA Pub. L. 113-128 Section 116 Note on On-the-Job Training OJT OJT contracts with employers for Registered Apprenticeship is a common way for the public workforce system to support participants in Registered Apprenticeship programs. In these cases the workforce system would adhere to state local policies on OJT reimbursements and the maximum allowable length of OJT assignments.