1. The New Evolution of Apprenticeship a presentation for the Southeastern Employment and Training Association

3. Where we are today…

4. 284 215% 90 Increase in registered apprenticeship programs

5. 2,868 269% 777 Increase in number of apprentices in the state

6. 72 New apprenticeship programs lastfiscal year

7. 1 a week Continue to average one new program a week

8. …most aggressive…

9. One of the Top Ten Innovative workforce development best practices

10. National Model For apprenticeship expansion and collaboration among state agencies

11. How it all started…

12. The Challenge:

13. The Challenge: Neighboring States

14. Defining the Solution 2002 - SC Chamber of Commerce’s white paper Apprenticeship: An Important Avenue for Building a Skilled Workforce in South Carolina finds that “[a] systematic structure should be created for encouraging the development of apprenticeship training opportunities state-wide.” 2003 - Hays Report concludes that “[f]or apprenticeships to be accepted in South Carolina, they will have to include the possibility of continued education” and that “the best central organization for promoting apprenticeship programs in the state would be the SC Technical College System.”

15. How did we get here…

16. How did we get here… Integral part of the SC Technical College System

17. The System

18. The largest higher education system in the state All South Carolinians within a 30 minute drive of a college’s main or satellite campus Provide relevant education and training in high demand industries The Colleges

19. How did we get here… An integral part of the SC Technical College System Commitment from state leadership

20. Commitment of Leadership Allocation of funds for the promotion and infrastructure required to support registered apprenticeship in the state. Establishing a state tax credit of $1,000 per apprentice per year for up to 4 years. Allocation of initial competitive funding by the SC State Workforce Investment Board as well as continued funding support.

21. How did we get here… An integral part of the SC Technical College System Commitment from state leadership Effective collaboration among partners

22. Collaborative Partnerships

23. WIA Engagement 2006 State Strategic Plan - increase business services PY 07 Policy Committee adopts “Big Six” PY 07 Incentive policy - 10% for plan to increase PY 07 State Reserve $1M for apprenticeships PY 08 Incentive policy - 14% for actual increases PY 09 State Reserve $500K for apprenticeships PY 09 SCDEW receives $25K grant from ETA-OA

24. Partnering with Workforce Investment Boards State and local Workforce Investment Boards have funded approximately 18% of Apprenticeship Carolina’s apprenticeship programs 1/3 of these programs are in the healthcare field State Workforce Investment Board contributions have totaled $1.65M: $1,000,000 in seed money and $650,000 in ongoing support of company programs

25. Partnering with Workforce Investment Boards 10% of programs were employer referrals from Workforce Investment Boards State Workforce Investment Board includes assistance in growing apprenticeships as part of local incentive funds requirement Some local Workforce Investment Boards offer extra points on IWT applications if funds will be used for apprenticeship

26. How did we get here… An integral part of the SC Technical College System Commitment from state leadership Effective collaboration among partners Industry Diversity

28. How did we get here… An integral part of the SC Technical College System Commitment from state leadership Effective collaboration among partners Industry diversity A talented team

29. Region 1: Greenville Technical College, Piedmont Technical College, Spartanburg Community College, Tri-County Technical College, York Technical College Region 2: Aiken Technical College, Denmark Technical College, Midlands Technical College, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, Technical College of the Lowcountry Region 3: Central Carolina Technical College, Florence-Darlington Technical College, Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Northeastern Technical College, Trident Technical College, Williamsburg Technical College

30. Our Mission Apprenticeship Carolina™, an integral part of the SC Technical College System’s Division of Economic Development and Workforce Competitiveness, will serve as the primary office for the development of a coordinated, state-wide system for the promotion and support of registered apprenticeships as a viable workforce development tool. We will ensure that all employers in South Carolinahave access to information and consultative services regarding sponsorship of a demand-driven registered apprenticeship program.

31. Our Services Help you understand the registered apprenticeship training model. Identify existing models for the occupations of interest to your company. Connect you with appropriate resources and service providers to assist with your program. Draw up your Apprenticeship Standards and Training & Education Outline based upon your input. Submit your registration paperwork to the USDOL for full recognition in the National Registered Apprenticeship System. Assist you with program revisions or updates as your workforce needs evolve.

32. What’s next…

33. Future Goals for Apprenticeship Ensure we are positioned to enhance the future competitiveness of the state through apprenticeship Increasing the breadth and depth of our programs among employers in the state Positively impacting the lives of more South Carolinians with higher skills and nationally recognized credentialing

34. The Colleges Hire date Entry Level Skills

35. Contact Information:Ann Marie StieritzVice President, Economic Development & Workforce Competitiveness803.896.5276stieritz@sctechsystem.eduwww.apprenticeshipcarolina.com