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MODERNIZING CALIFORNIA’S APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEMFor the Economy of Today and Tomorrow

JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Hi, I’m

ERIC SELEZNOW

Eric M. Seleznow directs JFF's Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning and

works to further JFF’s goals of advancing innovative workforce policy and programs. Mr.

Seleznow contributes to JFF’s work on apprenticeship, reentry, and sector strategies.

Senior Advisor, JFF

Our rapidly changing economy demands skilled and adaptable

workers. But too many people lack the education and training

employers require.

JFF is transforming our nation’s workforce and education systems

to accelerate economic advancement for all.

CENTER FOR APPRENTICESHIP & WORK-BASED LEARNINGCenter4Apprenticeship.jff.org

WelcomeEric Seleznow, JFF

Apprenticeship in California TodayEric Seleznow, JFF

Vinz Koller, Social Policy Research Associates

Policy PerspectiveEric Seleznow, JFF

John Dunn, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

Employers’ RoleFran Kennedy, JFF

Lauren Fernandez, SAP

Rebecca Hanson, The Education Fund

Q&A

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THE FUTURE OF APPRENTICESHIP IN CALIFORNIA• Current strengths and limitations of

California’s apprenticeship system

• Key features of an apprenticeship system for California’s future

• Recommendations for policymakers and practitioners

CLOSING THE GAP

Hi, I’m

VINZ KOLLER

Vinz Koller is Director of Training and Technical Assistance at SPR. His work

focuses on organizational improvement, performance management, strategic planning,

facilitating change, and capacity building though technical assistance and training.

Senior Strategist, Social Policy Research Associates

ACTIVE APPRENTICES 1992-2026

CALIFORNIA APPRENTICESHIP

Source: Unpublished 2018 data; California division of apprenticeship standards

ACTIVE APPRENTICES 1992-2026

CALIFORNIA APPRENTICESHIP

Source: Unpublished 2018 data; California division of apprenticeship standards

ACTIVE APPRENTICES 1992-2026

CALIFORNIA APPRENTICESHIP

Source: Unpublished 2018 data; California division of apprenticeship standards

ACTIVE APPRENTICES BY INDUSTRY SECTOR

CALIFORNIA APPRENTICESHIP

Source: Unpublished 2018 data; California division of apprenticeship standards

PROPOSED EDUCATION TO EMPLOYMENT MODEL

CALIFORNIA APPRENTICESHIP

Hi, I’m

JOHN DUNN

John Dunn’s work focuses on apprenticeship policy implementation, coordination between government agencies, and increasing access

to apprenticeship programs statewide.

Assistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Worker Training,

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

CALIFORNIA’S APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEMin the past few years?

John DunnAssistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Worker Training, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

What have you observed about the changes in

GROW TO 500,000 APPRENTICES?

John DunnAssistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Worker Training, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

What do you see happening at the state level to

FUTURE OF WORK COMMISSION?

John DunnAssistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Worker Training, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

What can you tell us about the new

WHAT DO YOU HEAR FROM EMPLOYERS?

John DunnAssistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Worker Training, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP?

John DunnAssistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Worker Training, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

Is there an ongoing interest in

FUTURE OF APPRENTICESHIP IN CA?How do we get there?

John DunnAssistant Secretary for Apprenticeship and Worker Training, California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

What do you see for the

Hi, I’m

FRAN KENNEDY

Fran has 20 years of workforce, economic, and business development experience. At JFF, she focuses on advancing workforce,

community, and sector-based strategies while strengthening partnerships with employers

and industry.

Director, JFF

LAUREN FERNANDEZ REBECCA HANSON

Lauren Fernandez has over ten years of experience designing, launching, and facilitating

global learning programs for tech companies. She is drawn to apprenticeship as a way to change

how organizations hire, develop, and retain talent.

Senior Learning and Development Manager, SAP Executive Director, The Education Fund

Rebecca Hanson is executive director of The Education Fund, a nonprofit partnership between SEIU-UHW West and health care

industry employers.

YOUR WORK AND YOUR ROLEin expanding apprenticeship

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

Tell us about

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE

Annual demand for allied healthcare workers in California, 400,000 by 2024. 75% driven by top 10 occupations

65,000

86,935

<10%

900+Current number of active apprentices in California across all industries, 6.5% are women and 0.1% are in healthcare

Number of allied healthcare workers who have any kind of job ladder in allied health, highlighting lack of mobility and limited pathways

Apprentices registered under H-CAP National Center for Healthcare Apprenticeships from 2016-today, 84% women and 70%+ people of color

60-80%Allied healthcare workers trained by for-profit schools which lack affordability and quality, majority left with debt and lack of connection to employment or low wages

>50%California metro areas have supply gaps in allied health that are projected to grow by 2024

The Education Fund

WHAT HAS STOOD OUTin today’s discussion?

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

PROMISING SHIFTyou have seen that could advance apprenticeship?

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

What is a

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS?

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

What are the opportunities for

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

ROLE OF EMPLOYERS?

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

What is the

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

ENGAGE EMPLOYERS?

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

How can states and regions better

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

CALIFORNIA’S INTERAGENCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

Tell us about

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

FUTURE OF APPRENTICESHIP IN CA?How do we get there?

Lauren FernandezSenior Learning and Development Manager, SAP

What do you see for the

Rebecca HansonExecutive Director,

The Education Fund

JOHN DUNN

LAUREN FERNANDEZ

California Labor and Workforce Development Agency

SAP

REBECCA HANSON

The Education Fund

FRAN KENNEDY

VINZ KOLLER

JFF

Social Policy Research Associates

ERIC SELEZNOW

JFF

Q&A

V I S I T U S T O D A Y A T C E N T E R 4 A P P R E N T I C E S H I P. J F F. O R G

THANK YOU!