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The Bob&Chris Show - Live from Raleigh

Topic: All Things Apprenticeship

Date: March 14, 2011 - 9:00AM to 10:00AM

Join Bob&Chris as they chat with Kathryn Castelloes and Robin Odom from the North Carolina Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program. This live, on-line presentation will highlight the many strategies our North Carolina Department of Labor offers in certifying workforce training.

Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, On-The-Job Training, and Veterans Benefits will be discussed. You will hear key components of each program and why you should consider apprenticeship programs for your students, dislocated workers, or employees.

Learn about the upcoming Earn While You Learn: Developing Skills for North Carolina's Workforce Conference that will be held in Greensboro on April 6-8, 2011.

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Questions Asked During the Webinar

Q1: Is a pre-apprenticeship the same as an internship in for high school students?
A: They can be the same.
Q2: How can the students get 2000 hours?
A: High School students can work less than the required 2000 hours per year.
Q3: Are there any tax benefits to the employers?
A: Not currently in NC
Q4: Are the students participating in the pre-apprenticeship paid?
A: Yes, all apprentices and pre-apprentices are paid employment.
Q5: Is there a minimum number of hours required for a pre-apprenticeship?
A: To get high school course school credit for apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship, the student must work 135 hrs on block or 150 hrs on a traditional bell schedule. Your local LEA (school system) may require more hours in order to receive credit.
Q6: Is there a fee/cost to the employer for having a registered Apprenticeship Program?
A: There is a fee of $50 per year per apprentice. Who pays can be negotiated between the apprentice and the employer.
Q7: is there a fee/cost to the student?
A: A high school student apprentice also pays the $50 per year fee. High school students in a pre-apprentice program do not pay a fee.
Q8: Will the April 4-6 Workshop apply to high school coordinators, or is it primarily for adults?
A: There will be sessions that will apply to high school student apprenticeship programs.
Q9: Are there standard forms for pre-apprentice program that are available?
A: Yes, contact your local DOL apprenticeship consultant.
Q10: Does the pre-apprenticeship have to be paid and have a set plan for advancement of pay for skills obtained?
A: The pre-apprenticeship is a paid work experience, since it will proably last less than a year, there may be no pay advancement. If the pre-apprenticeship is turned into an apprenticeship, then a pay advancement schedule will be created.
Q11: Is the youth apprenticeship program still available?
A: There is not a specific "Youth Apprenticeship" program, however, youth as young as age 16 may participate in an apprenticeship program just like the adults. Some restrictions may apply.
Q12: Is a pre-apprenticeship student covered under workman's comp?
A: yes, the student apprentice or pre-apprentice is a regular employee of the employer and should be covered by the employer's workman's compensation insurance.
Q13: Is there any particular business that can or can not have students to participate in an apprenticeship? For example, in a grocery store?
A: Check the list of apprenticable occupations on the NC DOL website.
Q14: One of the students that will be a senior next year wants to do an apprenticeship with his current employer at a grocery store. What is the 1st thing I need to do as a coordinator, and he needs to do as a student?
A: Contact the local DOL Apprenticeship coordinator.
Q15: How do you find out who your local DOL is?
A: http://www.nclabor.com/appren/offices.htm