The Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison & Oneida Counties'
AAI Grant Program Newsletter
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AAI can provide up to $5,000 for Related Instruction and up to $2,000 for
Pre-Apprenticeship training.
To
learn more ab
out how you can take advantage of these incentives,
please email us.
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State of the Workforce 2019
The New York Association of Training & Employment professionals (NYATEP) has released the State of the Workforce 2019 Labor Market Snapshot of New York brief.
The brief addresses:
- How can the City and State proactively connect their economic development priorities and investments to train the right workforce for good paying jobs?
- What evidence-based practices should be scaled to increase the ability of skilled workers, primarily from non-traditional educational pathways or underutilized labor pools, to meet the growing employer demand?
- What City and State policies can be enacted to expand and align quality job training opportunities for New Yorkers?
- How can the City and State proactively align economic and workforce agendas to recruit good jobs for New Yorkers?
- How is the City and State tracking and measuring resources and programs related to workforce development to understand what is working and where to make improvements?
NYATEP is a 501(c)(3) membership organization serving the workforce development community throughout New York State. They provide leadership, vision, and advocacy for a thriving workforce in New York State. They work to ensure that every worker and employer in New York has access to the skills they need to work in and support a robust statewide economy.
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"The State of the Workforce Brief is an annual snapshot, of publicly available data, to inform communities about the dynamics of their
regional economy and the workforce impact. For the third year, the New York Association of Training & Employment Professionals
used readily available data to understand who is working and who isn’t, what sectors and occupations are growing across the State, and
the number of potential workers produced by New York’s education and training systems."
--State of the Workforce 2019 Executive Summary
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National Apprenticeship Week
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National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), now in its fifth year, is a nationwide celebration that gives businesses, communities, and educators the opportunity to showcase their apprenticeship programs and apprentices while providing valuable information to career seekers. NAW 2019 will be held November 11-17, 2019.
#NAW2019
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"Apprenticeships are one of the most effective ways to develop a highly skilled workforce."
--Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Patrick Pizzella
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"With 7.2 million job openings in the United States, apprenticeships are industry-driven, high-quality career pathways in which employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and transferable credentials."
--US DOL
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Why Should You Consider Becoming an Apprentice?
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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.
M
ore and more companies are realizing the advantages we can offer in helping to train their future workforce
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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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"We look to continuing our partnership with Working Solutions."
-- Jeff Anderson, Safety and Training
Classes included are:
- Basic Measurement
- Basics of Manufacturing Costs
- Basics of Tolerance
- Blueprint Reading
- Essentials of Communication
- Intro to Abrasives
- Intro to Additive Manufacturing
- Intro to Assembly
- Intro to Fluid Systems
- Intro to Hydraulic Components
- Intro to Mechanical Systems
- Intro to OSHA
- Into to Pneumatic Components
- Intro to Robotics
- Intro to CNC Machines
- Intro to Mechanical Properties
- Intro to Metals
- Intro to Physical Properties
- Intro to Welding
- Math Fundamentals
- Math Fractions & Decimals
- Quality Overview
- Troubleshooting
- Units of Measurements
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Successful Completion of
Pre-Apprentice Training at Amphenol Aerospace
Amphenol-Aerospace is the undisputed leader in interconnect systems for aerospace/harsh environment applications.
The Sidney, NY facility, nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, is over 675,000 square feet. This complex houses over 1,400 employees, incorporating state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies. The facility is both ISO9001 certified and qualified to MIL-STD-790 requirements.
Our manufacturing capabilities include state-of-the-art CNC machining, die-casting, molding, impact and extruding, plating, screw machining and process controls. Such applications require a high degree of engineering sophistication and precision manufacturing capability, and innovations and methodologies developed here have application to our other commercial markets.
Amphenol currently holds eight New York State Registered Apprenticeships in the trades of Toolmaker (36-month trade) and Quality Control Analysts (24-month trade).
With the assistance of the American Apprenticeship Initiative, Apprentices are anticipated to begin completing their related instruction and on-the-job learning requirements starting in May 2020.
Amphenol is committed to adding more Apprentices and building their company with skilled Journey workers. To prepare for future Apprentices, Amphenol began Pre-Apprentice training, utilizing AAI funding and Tooling U in April 2019. The Tooling U curriculum is Manufacturing 101, which contains 24 classes focused on basic foundational skills for advanced manufacturing.
To date 62 incumbent workers have started training with 25 reaching completion. Congratulations to the following successful completers:
- Brian Bancroft
- John Bender
- Kory Bennett
- Devin Cirigliano
- Eric Clark
- Priscilla Dann
- Daniel Davy
- Lucky Dorch
- Greg Elwood
- Jessica Galley
- Matthew Gardepe
- John Gardner
- Scott Griebel
- Stephanie Hamm
- Danielle Hoyt
- Keith Kirk
- Kirk Lockwood
- John Marano
- Lacy Newell
- Brenda Oralls
- Jonathon Shumway
- Misty Steffen
- Danielle Sullivan
- Michael Walley
- Kelly Walling
The Amphenol employees that completed the Manufacturing 101 Training have been able to apply many of the skills learned to their jobs. Manufacturing 101 also complements the in-house training employees receive. Moving forward, this course will assist in advancement opportunities for employees, such as the apprenticeship programs.
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Congratulations, Molly Trela! --Apprentice at Square One Coating Systems
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Molly recently completed her Apprenticeship in Quality Assurance Auditor and is waiting for her Journey worker card.
Molly says, "[The apprenticeship] has meant a great deal to me. I have learned so much. It was a great benefit for employees to have.
I am very grateful that I was able to have the opportunity to learn and grow with Square One Coating Systems and the Apprenticeship Program.
I recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to do it.
Thank you so much!!"
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Molly Trela, Apprentice at Square One Coating Systems
Photo Courtesy of Molly Trela
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#ConsiderACareerInManufacturing
High-Demand Apprenticeship Occupations:
- CNC Set-Up Programmer — Milling and Turning
- Machinist, Precision
- Industrial Maintenance Repairer
- Mold Maker, Die Casting, and Plastic Molding
- Plastics Fabricator
- Tool and Die Maker
Consider Sponsoring An Apprenticeship
"Increasingly, advanced manufacturing companies are turning to apprenticeship to develop, grow, and retain a skilled workforce. Apprenticeship programs combine on-the-job learning with related instruction in technical areas to produce qualified, highly-productive employees for careers requiring precision skills. Apprenticeship training ensures workers have the knowledge and competencies companies need for today and tomorrow."
--US Department of Labor
Advanced Manufacturing Industry Resources from the US Department of Labor
- Advanced Manufacturing Fact Sheet
- Manufacturing and Apprenticeship Toolkit
- Employer's Playbook for Building an Apprenticeship Program
- Minding the Gap: Investing in a Skilled Manufacturing Workforce
- Manufacturing Industry Competency Models
- Mentoring for Apprenticeship: Train-the-Trainer for On-the-Job Training
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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
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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
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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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Why Can't Manufacturing Sell Itself to Millennials?
How can the manufacturing industry better attract younger people to fill the gaps left behind by baby boomers?
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Cost of Turnover Tool
This Cost of Turnover Tool is a simple calculator to help you estimate how much your business spends each year replacing staff.
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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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About the Workforce Development Board of
Herkimer, Madison, Oneida (HMO) Counties:
The role of the local Workforce Development Board (WDB) is system focused and strategic in nature. As a decision-making entity, the WDB determines priorities of service, negotiates measures, facilitates integration, and ensures quality outcomes. By understanding workforce development needs, anticipating trends, and focusing on system outcomes and performance, the WDB can effect substantial long-term change in the economic well being of the community.
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Have Questions?
Please Contact us!
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Alice Savino, Executive Director
315-798-5908
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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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