APPRENTICESHIP OVERVIEW: Apprenti

APPRENTICESHIP OVERVIEW: Apprenti

Why Apprenticeship

Total Number of Core IT Job Postings Nationally Full Year (January December) 3,100,000 3,317,749 2,100,000 1,943,744 2,039,736 2,121,511 2,551,713 1,100,000 100,000 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Source: Burning Glass Technologies Labor Insights, January 2017

U.S. IT Workforce Age Demographics 30% 26% 24% 13% 0% 5% 2% 14 18 19 24 25 34 35 44 45 54 55 64 65+

How did we get here? Funded by US Department of Labor to build, pilot and, now, expand program Significant skills gap between accredited education and industry needs In the U.S., 1:20 job openings is a tech job & 1=7 Focus on middle skill jobs that can be filled by accelerated or work based training 40/50/10 5

Pathways to Tech/Cyber Careers Time to Complete Tuition/Training Cost* Work Experience/ Paid or Unpaid Outcome Community or Technical College 2 Years $3500 Annually (Average in-district) Internship or None Paid or Unpaid Associate Degree or Certificate College or University 4 Years $9500 Annually (Average in-state) Internship or None Paid or Unpaid Bachelors Degree Accelerated Certification Programs and Code Camps 8 to 24 Weeks Free to $26,000 Internship, sometimes incorrectly referred to as apprenticeship Paid or Unpaid Certification of Completion Existing pathways can t keep up with the tech industry s need for talent, especially diverse talent. This poses a great challenge for the market as the Bureau of Labor Statistic forecasts a surge of over 1.3 million new computer programming and computer support specialist jobs by 2022. Outlook Continuing Education or Job Search Continuing Education or Job Search Continuing Education or Job Search 6 6

A New Pathway to Tech/Cyber Careers Registered Apprenticeship Community or Technical College College or University Accelerated Certification Programs and Code Camps 14 to 17 Months 2 Years 4 Years 8 to 24 Weeks Time to Complete Tuition/Training Cost* Free $3500 Annually (Average in-district) $9500 Annually (Average in-state) Free to $26,000 Work Experience/ Paid or Unpaid 1 Year of On-the-job training Paid including benefits Internship or None Paid or Unpaid Internship or None Paid or Unpaid Internship, sometimes incorrectly referred to as apprenticeship Paid or Unpaid Outcome Industry Recognized Certs & Experience Associate Degree or Certificate Bachelors Degree Certification of Completion Outlook Employer retains, or Apprenti assists with placement Continuing Education or Job Search Continuing Education or Job Search Continuing Education or Job Search 7 7

Apprenticeable Cyber Roles Operate and Maintain Information Systems Security Operations Customer Service and Technical Support Network Services Systems Administration System Security Analysis Defend Network Defense Analysis Incident Response and Handling Continuous Monitoring System Administration Vulnerability Assessment Trend Analysis Risk Management Curriculum & Certifications ISC2 SANS/ GIAC ISACA 8

Registered Apprenticeship Delivers Standardized job taxonomies and training requirements. 80/20 Vetted and pre-screened candidates. Best match delivered. Discounted training wage due to apprenticeship status. Occupations are adaptive across industries - healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, DOX, etc. Flexibility to meet company/industry needs. System is nimble. 9

What is Apprenti s Role? Simply put: We are the intermediary, the link between Company, Talent, Training and Governance. We serve as a trusted resource, consultant, bridge and buffer between the audiences engaged in creating a healthy talent development system. Core Focus: Consistency of the Standards Talent is defined by competency, not a degree Industry Driven Model, tech sector/roles and beyond 10

Employer Engagement

Employer Considerations A Admin & Logistics B Legal C Education & Training 12

A B C D Admin & Logistics Common Considerations Across Tech Hiring Orgs Operational Alignment Talent Screening Training Resourcing Cost/Benefit What roles does your company need filled, are they apprenticeable and do you have the right staff on hand to mentor apprentices? Perception is that a college degree is required. While the model will prove this out over time, there are a large number of people with 4-year degrees that can be retrained Certified corporate trainers, and industry acknowledged certifications, are readily available across all markets and can start our direction, e.g.. nimble $10-$15k investment in an Apprentice with a reduced starting wage Vs. recruiter, incentive and onboarding of experienced hire. We are driving market wages higher as graduation rates are stagnant. 13

A B C D Legal Common Considerations Across Tech Hiring Orgs Legal Adherence Legal Adherence Using an intermediary ensures State/Federal Apprenticeship registration and compliance to protect wage class with minimal company liability While organization must agree to apprenticeship terms as stated by State/Federal governing body, burden falls on Intermediary. Though successfully navigated, contracts will take time 14

A B C D Education & Training Common Considerations Across Tech Hiring Orgs Operational Alignment Training Resourcing Training Resourcing Training Resourcing Consistent training execution must be delivered for quality control all skills and credentials must be portable Each market has different strengths and training assets available; must align to company needs, which may need to be imported Must have strong internal controls to ensure high level of consistency operationally, e.g., mentoring and apprentice for long-term viability Leverage joint hiring to create cohorts and reduce cost burden per apprentice 15

Q&A Session

Thank You For more information, please contact jcarlson@washingtontechnology.org Or visit www.apprenticareers.org