AAI Grant Program Newsletter
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The
HMO AAI grant program
recently
partnered with the Tioga County Career Center
to offer
a workforce development and training program initiative
in
Tioga County, NY
.
Apprentices that successfully completed the
Accelerated Apprenticeship Program (AAP)
were
guaranteed direct hire manufacturing jobs in Tioga and surrounding counties.
AAP
prepared
participants
for
several advanced manufacturing positions
, including work as a
computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinist, maintenance mechanic, and an industrial-manufacturing technician
.
The
successful completion of the program
allowed
participants
to continue in a f
our-year NYS Apprenticeship program
with
built-in pay increases based on performance
.
The training, which which began in mid-July,
concluded last month.
The candidates began full-time employment
with their respective employers at the
end of August
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CONGRATULATIONS, APPRENTICES!!
Manufacturers participating in the program included:
Applied Technology Manufacturing Corporation of Owego, Crowley Fabricating and Machining Co. Inc. of Endicott, Crown Cork and Seal (NYSE: CCK) in Nichols, Granite Works LLC of Waverly, and the Wagner Companies, which has a location in Owego.
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AAP Apprentices
Graduation Celebration
Photo Courtesy Nate Crossett
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Accelerated Apprenticeship Program (AAP) Continues to See Success in Central New york
"This training program is an
excellent mechanism to attract potential employees
(paid training) and is
responsive to employer needs
in that
it can be moved anywhere
and
can accommodate whatever targeted training the employer wants
.
WDI and partners are
looking to move this successful model again
. Potential future programs
may include a second round in Tioga County and/or a first in Chemung County or Broome County.
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Meet Our New Apprenticeship Coordinators!
AAI now has Apprenticeship Coordinators located in regional territories to serve local businesses and potential apprentices.
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Heather Schaap will be stationed in the Southern Tier.
Heather was born and raised in Cortland N.Y., and has made her home in Chenango County over the last 20 years.
She holds two Associate Degrees, one in Human Services and the other in Drug and Alcohol Counseling Studies, both received from Tompkins Cortland Community College. She received her Bachelor Degree in Community and Human Services from Empire State College in 2006 and completed her Human Services Master’s program, specializing in Organizational and Social Services in 2017 from Kaplan University.
Before joining the American Apprenticeship Initiative program, Heather case managed the BEAM (Bridge to Employment and Academic Marketplace) program, assisting adult students return to college or training. Prior to that, she case managed for DCMO BOCES Adult Education and was the Youth Counselor at CDO Workforce in Norwich for many years.
Heather's passion has always been assisting people with furthering their education and gaining employment skills to increase their employability and ability to be self-sufficient.
Heather says, "I am very excited to begin working with the AAI program and can’t wait to start helping workers acquire skills that are needed to succeed in today’s advanced jobs."
Mamie Smith will be stationed in the Mohawk Valley.
Mamie Smith was born and raised in Utica, N.Y., where she now resides with her three children.
Mamie has more than 20 years of experience working within the health and human service field providing outreach, counseling and case management services to individuals in need.
Prior to joining the American Apprenticeship Initiative program, Mamie case managed the BEAM (Bridge to Employment and Academic Marketplace) program, assisting adult students return to college or training.
Mamie says, "I am very proud to be working with the American Apprenticeship Initiative, to assist individuals with furthering their education and gaining employment skills to increase their employability to become self-sufficient and supporting the local manufacturing business who allow this growth to happen."
WELCOME HEATHER & MAMIE!
Photos Courtesy Heather Schaap and Mamie Smith
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"All education is career education, and employers know what skills employees need to succeed in the workplace. Through the ongoing implementation of the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act,
workforce programs like apprenticeships will aid in closing the skills gap and putting more Americans to work."
--Committee on Education and The Workforce
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Subcommittee Explores the Success of Apprenticeship Programs
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The Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development
recently
held a
hearing
to
examine how the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
(WIOA)
supports work-based learning, including on-the-job education and apprenticeships
.
“In 2014, after years of hard work from the Education and Workforce Committee, the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
was signed into law. WIOA made significant progress rebuilding our national workforce development system by promoting employer-led innovation in and access to work-based learning experiences like on-the-job education and apprenticeship programs,” Chairman Guthrie said in his
opening statement
.
“By strengthening on-the-job technical education and apprenticeship programs, we can streamline the connection between education and the workforce and encourage more Americans to pursue in-demand jobs, improving their own earning potential and the national workforce as a whole.”
For the first time in Bureau of Labor and Statistics’ (BLS) history, the number of job openings in the United States exceeds the number of job seekers nationwide, says the Committee on Education and The Workforce
release
. With the large number of job openings, the need for skilled workers has increased. The release notes that currently, there are more than six million unfilled jobs in America, and approaches like on-the-job education and apprenticeships can prepare workers for in-demand industry careers.
To view the hearing, "On-The-Job: Rebuilding the Workforce Through Apprenticeships,"
click here
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Free training in machinery and machine guarding hazards in general industry for employees of local manufacturers is available through
MVCC's Center for Corporate & Community Education.
Topics Include:
- Basics and Methods of Machine Safeguarding
- Guard Construction
- Machinery Maintenance and Repair
- Utilization of Industry Consensus Standards
Training Opportunities are available until Sept. 30, 2018.
Four-hour training provided on-site (if available) and
completed in one day.
Contact: Teresa Fava-Schram, Coordinator, Workforce Development, Center for Corporate and Community Education.
315-792-5681
To learn more or view/download the flyer,
click here
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Mohawk Valley Advanced Manufacturing Development Plan - Now Available
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To help this vital sector reach new heights
, the
Workforce Development Board (WDB) of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties
and
its partners
have
developed the Mohawk Valley Advanced Manufacturing Plan
to
align all of the training and education resources in our region with the needs of our employers.
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Benefits of Apprenticeship
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- Helps recruit and develop a highly skilled workforce.
- Improves productivity and the bottom line.
- Provides opportunities for tax credits and employee tuition benefits in some states.
- Reduces turnover costs and increases employee retention.
- Creates industry driven and flexible training solutions to meet national and local needs.
- Allows workers to earn and learn at the same time.
As we progress through
year three
of the AAI grant program,
more and more companies are realizing the advantages we can offer in helping to train their future workforce
.
So far, we've helped:
•
298 Apprentices
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63 Sponsors
•
19 Counties
Employers:
If you are interested in
becoming a sponsor
, please let us know!
We can also
help you set up
a
new apprenticeship program
.
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Career Onestop Blog:
Why you should consider an apprenticeship
"An apprenticeship
combines a full-time job with training-and can prepare you to enter a specialized career field
.
Apprenticeships are a great way for
entry-level workers
to get started in a number of
well-paying occupations
in industries like
manufacturing, construction, health care, transportation, and many others
.
They are also
an excellent opportunity for those considering a mid-career switch.
"
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"Our Nation is facing a skills crisis. There are currently more than 6.7 million unfilled jobs in the United States, and American workers, who are our country’s most valuable resource, need the skills training to fill them."
--From the Executive Order Establishing the President’s National Council for the American Worker
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National Council for the American Worker Established
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President Trump recently signed an Executive Order to establish the
National Council for the American Worker
.
Comprised of senior Administration officials,
the Council is charged with developing a National strategy
for
training and retraining the workers needed across high-demand industries
.
The
group will convene voices from the public, private, education, labor, and not-for-profit sectors
to
enhance employment opportunities for Americans of all ages
.
The President has also
asked companies and trade groups to sign a new Pledge to America's Workers
.
To date,
companies across the country have pledged
to train and retrain more than
4.2 million
American students and workers
for
new career opportunities,
including through apprenticeships.
To read about the Pledge to the American Worker event,
click here
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Major Incentive Available!
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To better respond to
industry workforce demands
, NYSDOL is making up to
$4.1 million
available until
April 30, 2019
, in order to
expand and diversify Registered Apprenticeships (RA)
.
Registered Apprenticeship
s are a
“global, tried, and true workforce development strategy,”
says the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL), which
offers apprentices
opportunities to
earn a salary while learning the skills
that
businesses demand
in a variety of occupations across industries.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
has
recognized
that
NYS faces a middle-skill labor shortage
and that
failing to address
this
“middle-skill gap”
will
erode NYS’s ability to strengthen middle-class economic justice for its citizens
, notes NYSDOL in its Request for Applications (RFA).
“This causes NYS’s businesses to be less competitive in the global economy due to losses in productivity and forces them to seek skilled workers elsewhere.”
Restoring middle-class security
is
significantly influenced
by the
availability of middle-skill jobs
, NYSDOL says, because
these jobs comprise the largest portion of the labor market,
and
key growth industries
are
unable to find sufficiently trained workers
to
fill middle-skill jobs.
For the
purposes of this RFA
, NYSDOL notes that "
middle-skill jobs"
typically require
more than a high school education
and
less than a bachelor’s degree
, and
are specific to the skills of the occupation
rather than an individual’s education attainment.
This funding will cover costs associated with training apprentices through RA
, such as Related instruction, On-the-Job training, books, and tools.
Please
email us
to find out how we can help!
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“RA is a job-driven strategy, providing a pathway for many to the middle class. For businesses, RA serves as an opportunity to grow their own workforce and meet skill needs for the future.”
--NYSDOL
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12 Valuable Things Young Professionals Can Gain From An Apprenticeship
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Twelve members of
Forbes Coaches Council
share some of the
valuable things aspiring professionals can gain from apprenticeships.
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In Central New York, The Herkimer, Madison, Oneida (HMO) Workforce Development Board's (WDB)
American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) Grant
is building a
new sustainable regional workforce pipeline
specific to
advanced manufacturing
including nanotechnology, cybersecurity and unmanned vehicle systems.
AAI helps companies
registered in the apprenticeship program
recruit, train, retain and develop
a diverse
workforce of skilled employees
.
Apprenticeships
create a pipeline of skilled workers
to
help employers prepare
for the
“grey tsunami,” mend the skills gap and bring their companies to the next level.
AAI can also
help businesses set up an apprenticeship program
.
AAI helps high school and college students, disconnected youth, unemployed adults, minorities and veterans
prepare for and secure apprenticeship opportunities.
There is no charge to enroll in the program.
We provide opportunities to participants for:
- On-the-Job Learning
- Job Related Technical/Classroom or Online Instruction
- Pre-Apprenticeship Training
This program is available to residents and businesses located in the following New York counties:
Broome, Cayuga, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schuyler, St. Lawrence, Steuben, Tioga and Tompkins.
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Are you a
smaller company
looking to get
additional training
for your employees? We have heard from some of you regarding the need for
safety classes and more
. If you would be interested in
teaming up with other companies
that are in a similar situation,
let us know
.
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AAI participates in Manufacturing Day 2017, held at SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, N.Y.
Photo Courtesy Nate Crossett
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MFG Day's Effects on the Public Perception of Manufacturing
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From MFGDAY.com:
Highlights from Deloitte’s 2015 and 2016 reports on the
effects MFG DAY is having on the public perception of manufacturing
—
particularly when it comes to student event attendees
who haven’t been exposed to manufacturing or are considering manufacturing careers
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How Does AAI Help Businesses?
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We put together a
1 minute video to illustrate how
AAI is helping local businesses!
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Please like us on Facebook
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Apprenticeships are a "hot topic" in the news!
We are keeping up with national and local news on our Facebook Page including:
- Reports & Surveys,
- Interviews (apprentices, students, schools employers & stakeholders),
- Government news,
- Apprenticeship tips,
- Local opportunities and more!
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Have Questions? Ask Our Staff
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Nate Crossett
,
Project Director
315-798-5036
Heather Schaap
,
Apprenticeship Coordinator
Mamie Smith
,
Apprenticeship Coordinator
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This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration. This product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.
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