OMB No. 1290-XXXX
Exp. Date XX/XX/2021
OMB Package
AAI Evaluation Grantee Survey
Note that the grantee survey will be administered online and will be programmed with skip patterns to omit questions not applicable to the grantee based on responses to previous questions.
Part C. Perspectives on Mission, Training Opportunities, and Apprenticeship 21
Part D. Relationship with Partner Organizations, Not Including Sponsors: 28
Part E. Relationship with Employers, Unions, and Other Sponsors: 34
Part F. Marketing and Outreach to Employers: 44
Part G. Recruitment, Intake, and Enrollment: 50
Part H. Related Technical Instruction: 53
Part I. Structured On-the-Job-Training and Work-Based Learning: 62
Part J. Pre-Apprenticeship: 66
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Addition, maintenance, or revision of apprenticeship programs: “Addition, maintenance, or revision of apprenticeship programs” refers to changes to an existing registered apprenticeship program, including the development of additional occupational programs by an existing apprenticeship sponsor. Continuation or expansion may also entail transitioning from a time-based apprenticeship to a competency-based or hybrid apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship program: An “apprenticeship program” is a training program run by an apprenticeship sponsor for a specific occupation. Apprenticeship programs emphasize “structured On-the-Job-Training” combined with classroom based “related training instruction” that leads to competence and certification in the specific occupation.
Group program: A registered apprenticeship program that is operated many different employers or other sponsors together. The employers involved in a group program share a common work process schedule and in some cases apprentices may even circulate between employers in a group program.
Individual program: A registered apprenticeship program operated by a single employer or other sponsor.
Instructors: An “instructor” provides the related technical instruction for an apprenticeship program. This may be a community college instructor, but it could also be an instructor associated with other types of RTI partner.
Joint labor-management agreement: An agreement between a labor union or other organization representing workers and management which, in the context of registered apprenticeship, defines the responsibilities of the union and the employer for administering a joint apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship programs governed by a labor-management agreement are jointly run by both the employer and the union, the are not "union programs".
Mentors: A “mentor” provides the On-the-Job-Training for an apprenticeship program. Mentors are other employees of the sponsoring employer.
Occupational field: An “occupational field” is the specific job associated with an apprenticeship program. Occupational fields must be approved by the Office of Apprentice or State Apprenticeship Agency, which assigns them a distinct occupational code.
Partner organization: A “partner organization” is any partner of the grantee, besides an employer or a union, that provides support for grant activities. Partner organizations can include public agencies, community colleges, non-profits, and industry associations.
Registered apprenticeships: “Registered apprenticeships” are apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship or with State Apprenticeship Agencies (https://www.doleta.gov/OA/apprenticeship.cfm). Such apprenticeships are required to include at least 2,000 hours of On-the-Job-Training and 180 hours in time-based programs. Some apprenticeships require as many as 8,000 hours or more of On-the-Job-Training. At the completion of a registered apprenticeship, apprentices receive a certification from the Office of Apprenticeship.
Related technical instruction (RTI): “Related technical instruction” is the classroom based training that complements the on-the-job training component of a registered apprenticeship program. Registered apprenticeships are required to have at least 144 hours of RTI.
Sponsor: A “sponsor” is an employer, employer association, or labor-management organization that registers and operates an apprenticeship program. A sponsor may operate several “apprenticeship programs” in different occupations.
Structured On-the-Job-Training (OJT): “Structured On-the-Job-Training” is the work-based training that complements the classroom-based related technical instruction component of a registered apprenticeship program. Structured On-the-Job-Training varies from sponsor to sponsor depending on the work process schedule for that program.
Work-Based Learning (WBL): Work-Based Learning is education and training that is obtained through productive employment at a job site. Work-Based Learning requires a trainee to apply and develop their knowledge and skills in productive work experiences.
Work process schedule: The “Work Process Schedule” is a document developed by every apprenticeship program sponsor that lays out the structure of the apprenticeship program, including details on the Related Technical Instruction, structured On-the-Job-Training, and wage schedule. The work process schedule is included in the Standards of Apprenticeship, which is maintained by each sponsor.
1.1. Please specify the original grant period: ___________________________________
1.2. Has your grant period been modified and is now different from the above period of performance?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 1.2=YES, ASK 1.3; ELSE, SKIP TO 1.4]
1.3. If yes, please provide the modified grant period: ___________________________________
1.4. Does the AAI grant support a pre-apprenticeship program?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
1.5. Please specify the organization type of the grantee:
(Please select only one.)
Labor organization (e.g. union, labor association/labor federation)
Local government agency
State government agency
Local Workforce Development Agency
American Jobs Center
Nonprofit (e.g., community or faith-based) service/training provider
Industry, professional or trade Association
Community or technical college
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
1.6. Please identify your organization’s previous experience with apprenticeships:
(Please select all that apply.)
None
Sponsored a registered apprenticeship program
Helped develop a registered apprenticeship program
Partnered with a registered apprenticeship program sponsor
Served on a state apprenticeship council
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
1.7. Is your organization the sponsor of the apprenticeship programs you offer?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
Only for select apprenticeship programs
[IF 1.7=Only for select apprenticeship programs, ASK 1.8; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.1]
1.8. If only for
select apprenticeship programs, please list the programs your
organization is the sponsor for:
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(Please continue to Part B on the next page)
2.1. Does your grant support an apprenticeship program in more than one state or more than one locality in a state?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 2.1=Yes, ASK 2.2; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.3]
2.2. If yes, is it:
(Please select only one answer.)
A multi-state effort with different occupations
A multi-state effort within the same occupation
A single-state effort in many localities with different occupations
A single-state effort in many localities within the same occupation
[IF 2.2=”A multi-state effort with different occupations” OR “A multi-state effort within the same occupation,” ASK 2.3 THEN SKIP TO 2.5; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.4]
2.3. In which states does your grant support an apprenticeship program?:_____________________
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2.4. In which localities does your grant support an apprenticeship program?:__________________
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2.5. In how many occupations do sponsors affiliated with your grant have active apprenticeships?
____________ number of occupations in which sponsors affiliated with your grant are currently operating an apprenticeship program
2.6. Have you or a program sponsor partner been able to successfully register an apprenticeship program for each occupation proposed in your grant?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 2.6=No, ASK 2.7; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.8]
2.7. Have you or a program sponsor partner attempted to register an apprenticeship program for each occupation proposed in your grant?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
2.8. What challenges have you experienced in registering your apprenticeship programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Delays in response from the registering agency
Employer delays or reluctance to complete necessary paperwork
Lack of employer interest in the proposed occupation
Difficulties completing paperwork
Determination from registering apprenticeship agency that occupation is not apprenticeable
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
None
2.9. In how many additional occupations are sponsors affiliated with your grant planning to operate apprenticeships that are not yet implemented?
(Please enter “0” if you are not planning to operate an apprenticeship in any additional occupation)
____________ number of occupations in which sponsors affiliated with your grant plan to operate an apprenticeship program
2.10. List up to 3 of the largest occupation fields(by planned number of apprentices served) for which your grant supports an apprenticeship program(s), and identify the planned number of apprentices served for that occupation field.
(Please answer for at least one row.)
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[FOR EACH APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IN 2.10, ASK 2.11 THROUGH 2.28]
2.11. How did you select [Apprentice Occupation 1] for development of an apprenticeship program?
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer documented need
Skills shortage in the area
Relationship with employer
High demand industry or occupations as outlined in the AAI FOA
Appropriate training classes available
Relevant to the mission of your organization
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.12. How many registered sponsors have created or sustained programs in the [Apprentice Occupation 1] field?
____________ number of sponsors
2.13. How many [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs associated with the grant are individual programs and how many [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs associated with the grant are group programs that involve many affiliate employers?
(2.13.a. and 2.13.b. should add up to the number of sponsors in 2.12.)
a. ____________ number of individual programs
b. ____________ number of group programs
2.14. How many [Apprentice Occupation 1] program(s) are part of a joint labor-management agreement and how many [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs are not part of a joint labor-management agreement?
(2.14.a. and 2.14.b. should add up to the number of sponsors in 2.12.)
a. ____________ number of joint labor-management agreement programs
b. ____________ number of non-joint labor-management programs
2.15. Is the [Apprentice Occupation 1] program a new apprenticeship program or is it an addition, maintenance, or revision to a pre-existing apprenticeship program?
(Please select only one.)
New, developed in response to the AAI grant initiative
An addition to a pre-existing registered apprenticeship program
An addition to a pre-existing unregistered program that shares characteristics with registered apprenticeship programs
2.16. What was the grantee’s role in developing the [Apprentice Occupation 1] apprenticeship programs?
(Please select all that apply.)
Develop curriculum for related training instruction
Help map skills and knowledge needed for each competency
Promotion and outreach to employers (e.g., advertising apprenticeship to the local business community).
Provide related training instruction
Sponsor apprentices
Provide industry and/or workforce specific expertise
Recruit, determine eligibility, and screen candidates for apprenticeships
Provide supportive services as appropriate
Develop sector and/or career pathway strategies utilizing apprenticeship
Carry out administrative functions
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.17. Where are the [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs registered?
(Please select all that apply.)
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship only
State Apprenticeship Agency only
Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency
[IF 2.17=”U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship only” OR “Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency”, ASK 2.18; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.19]
2.18. How did the Office of Apprenticeship help you when you registered your [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs?
Provided guidance on how to register a program
Assisted developing apprenticeship standards
Assisted in finding related technical instruction providers
Assisted in finding other partners
Other (Please specify): ____________
Not applicable
[IF 2.17= “Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency”, ASK 2.19; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.20]
2.19. How did the State Apprenticeship Agency help you when you registered your [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs?
Provided guidance on how to register a program
Assisted developing apprenticeship standards
Assisted in finding related technical instruction providers
Assisted in finding other partners
Other (Please specify): ______________
Not applicable
2.20. What was the grantee’s role in registering the [Apprentice Occupation 1] apprenticeship programs?
(Please select all that apply.)
Liaising with the state apprenticeship agency or Office of Apprenticeship to answer questions or address issues related to registration
Collecting necessary documents from the sponsor, including job descriptions, to support the application
Assisting sponsor in filling out registration paperwork
Reviewing sponsor’s registration paperwork
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.21. Did your organization and/or any sponsoring organization receive any assistance in filing the application for the apprenticeship program from the agency with which you registered it?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 2.21=Yes, ASK 2.22; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.23]
2.22. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = Unsatisfied and 5 = Completely satisfied, how satisfied are you with the following types of assistance from the federal or state agency where you tried to register the [Apprentice Occupation 1] apprenticeship programs? If your program has multiple registering agencies, select a single rating that best characterizes your service delivery system. If you did not receive a particular type of service, select “N/A – Did not receive this type of assistance.”
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2.23. How long did it take, on average, to register programs that are affiliated with your grant in the [Apprentice Occupation 1] field, including application development through notification (in months)?
____________ number of months
2.24. Which entities were involved in developing on-the-job training for the [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
Workforce development boards
Industry Association
Local chamber of commerce or other consortium of businesses
State workforce agency
Unions
Employers
Non-profit organizations
Community or technical colleges
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.25. Who created the “work process” schedules or skills to be learned at the workplace for the [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
Non-grantee AAI intermediaries
Industry Association
Employer partner
Union
Educational partner
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.26. For the [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs, how were “work process” schedules or skills created?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Using existing work process schedules from other programs
Developed by grantee with collaboration from employers
Developed by grantee with collaboration from unions
Developed by other organization
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.27. Which entities were involved in developing related technical instruction curricula for the [Apprentice Occupation 1] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
WDBs
Industry Association
Local chamber of commerce or other consortium of businesses
State workforce agency
Unions
Employers
Non-profit organizations
Community or technical colleges
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
[IF A SECOND APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ANSWER 2.28; ELSE, GO TO 3.1]
2.28. How did you select [Apprentice Occupation 2] for development of an apprenticeship program?
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer documented need
Skills shortage in the area
Relationship with employer
High demand industry or occupations as outlined in the AAI FOA
Appropriate training classes available
Relevant to the mission of your organization
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.29. How many registered sponsors have created or sustained programs in the [Apprentice Occupation 2] field?
____________ number of sponsors
2.30. How many [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs associated with the grant are individual programs and how many [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs associated with the grant are group programs that involve many affiliate employers?
(2.30.a. and 2.30.b. should add up to the number of sponsors in 2.29.)
a. ____________ number of individual programs
b. ____________ number of group programs
2.31. How many [Apprentice Occupation 2] program(s) are part of a joint labor-management agreement and how many [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs are not part of a joint labor-management agreement?
(2.31.a. and 2.31.b. should add up to the number of sponsors in 2.29.)
a. ____________ number of joint labor-management agreement programs
b. ____________ number of non-joint labor-management programs
2.32. Is the [Apprentice Occupation 2] program a new apprenticeship program or is it an addition, maintenance, or revision to a pre-existing apprenticeship program?
(Please select only one.)
New, developed in response to the AAI grant initiative
An addition to a pre-existing registered apprenticeship program
An addition to a pre-existing unregistered program that shares characteristics with registered apprenticeship programs
2.33. What was the grantee’s role in developing the [Apprentice Occupation 2] apprenticeship programs?
(Please select all that apply.)
Develop curriculum for related training instruction
Help map skills and knowledge needed for each competency
Promotion and outreach to employers (e.g., advertising apprenticeship to the local business community).
Provide related training instruction
Sponsor apprentices
Provide industry and/or workforce specific expertise
Recruit, determine eligibility, and screen candidates for apprenticeships
Provide supportive services as appropriate
Develop sector and/or career pathway strategies utilizing apprenticeship
Carry out administrative functions
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.34. Where are the [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs registered?
(Please select all that apply.)
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship only
State Apprenticeship Agency only
Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency
[IF 2.34=”U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship only” OR “Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency”, ASK 2.35; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.36]
2.35. How did the Office of Apprenticeship help you when you registered your [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs?
Provided guidance on how to register a program
Assisted developing apprenticeship standards
Assisted in finding related technical instruction providers
Assisted in finding other partners
Other (Please specify): ____________
Not applicable
[IF 2.34= “Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency”, ASK 2.36; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.37]
2.36. How did the State Apprenticeship Agency help you when you registered your [Apprentice Occupation 2]?
Provided guidance on how to register a program
Assisted developing apprenticeship standards
Assisted in finding related technical instruction providers
Assisted in finding other partners
Other (Please specify): _____________
Not applicable
2.37. What was the grantee’s role in registering the [Apprentice Occupation 2] apprenticeship programs?
(Please select all that apply.)
Liaising with the state apprenticeship agency or Office of Apprenticeship to answer questions or address issues related to registration
Collecting necessary documents from the sponsor, including job descriptions, to support the application
Assisting sponsor in filling out registration paperwork
Reviewing sponsor’s registration paperwork
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.38. Did your organization and/or any sponsoring organization receive any assistance in filing the application for the apprenticeship program from the agency with which you registered it?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 2.38=Yes, ASK 2.39; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.40]
2.39. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = Unsatisfied and 5 = Completely satisfied, how satisfied are you with the following types of assistance from the federal or state agency where you tried to register the [Apprentice Occupation 2] apprenticeship programs? If your program has multiple registering agencies, select a single rating that best characterizes your service delivery system. If you did not receive a particular type of service, select “N/A – Did not receive this type of assistance.”
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2.40. How long did it take, on average, to register programs that are affiliated with your grant in the [Apprentice Occupation 2] field, including application development through notification (in months)?
____________ number of months
2.41. Which entities were involved in developing on-the-job training for the [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
Workforce development boards
Industry Association
Local chamber of commerce or other consortium of businesses
State workforce agency
Unions
Employers
Non-profit organizations
Community or technical colleges
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.42. Who created the “work process” schedules or skills to be learned at the workplace for the [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
Non-grantee AAI intermediaries
Industry Association
Employer partner
Union
Educational partner
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.43. For the [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs, how were “work process” schedules or skills created?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Using existing work process schedules from other programs
Developed by grantee with collaboration from employers
Developed by grantee with collaboration from unions
Developed by other organization
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.44. Which entities were involved in developing related technical instruction curricula for the [Apprentice Occupation 2] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
WDBs
Industry Association
Local chamber of commerce or other consortium of businesses
State workforce agency
Unions
Employers
Non-profit organizations
Community or technical colleges
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
[IF A THIRD APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ANSWER 2.45; ELSE, GO TO 3.1]
2.45. How did you select [Apprentice Occupation 3] for development of an apprenticeship program?
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer documented need
Skills shortage in the area
Relationship with employer
High demand industry or occupations as outlined in the AAI FOA
Appropriate training classes available
Relevant to the mission of your organization
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.46. How many registered sponsors have created or sustained programs in the [Apprentice Occupation 3] field?
____________ number of sponsors
2.47. How many [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs associated with the grant are individual programs and how many [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs associated with the grant are group programs that involve many affiliate employers?
(2.47.a. and 2.47.b. should add up to the number of sponsors in 2.46.)
a. ____________ number of individual programs
b. ____________ number of group programs
2.48. How many [Apprentice Occupation 3] program(s) are part of a joint labor-management agreement and how many [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs are not part of a joint labor-management agreement?
(2.48.a. and 2.48.b. should add up to the number of sponsors in 2.46.)
a. ____________ number of joint labor-management agreement programs
b. ____________ number of non-joint labor-management programs
2.49. Is the [Apprentice Occupation 3] program a new apprenticeship program or is it an addition, maintenance, or revision to a pre-existing apprenticeship program?
(Please select only one.)
New, developed in response to the AAI grant initiative
An addition to a pre-existing registered apprenticeship program
An addition to a pre-existing unregistered program that shares characteristics with registered apprenticeship programs
2.50. What was the grantee’s role in developing the [Apprentice Occupation 3] apprenticeship programs?
(Please select all that apply.)
Develop curriculum for related training instruction
Help map skills and knowledge needed for each competency
Promotion and outreach to employers (e.g., advertising apprenticeship to the local business community).
Provide related training instruction
Sponsor apprentices
Provide industry and/or workforce specific expertise
Recruit, determine eligibility, and screen candidates for apprenticeships
Provide supportive services as appropriate
Develop sector and/or career pathway strategies utilizing apprenticeship
Carry out administrative functions
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.51. Where are the [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs registered?
(Please select all that apply.)
U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship only
State Apprenticeship Agency only
Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency
[IF 2.51=”U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship only” OR “Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency”, ASK 2.52; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.53]
2.52. How did the Office of Apprenticeship help you when you registered your [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs?
Provided guidance on how to register a program
Assisted developing apprenticeship standards
Assisted in finding related technical instruction providers
Assisted in finding other partners
Other (Please specify): _____________
Not applicable
[IF 2.51= “Some programs are registered with the Office of Apprenticeship and some programs are registered with a State Apprenticeship Agency”, ASK 2.53; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.54]
2.53. How did the State Apprenticeship Agency help you when you registered your [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs?
Provided guidance on how to register a program
Assisted developing apprenticeship standards
Assisted in finding related technical instruction providers
Assisted in finding other partners
Other (Please specify): ________________
Not applicable
2.54. What was the grantee’s role in registering the [Apprentice Occupation 3] apprenticeship programs?
(Please select all that apply.)
Liaising with the state apprenticeship agency or Office of Apprenticeship to answer questions or address issues related to registration
Collecting necessary documents from the sponsor, including job descriptions, to support the application
Assisting sponsor in filling out registration paperwork
Reviewing sponsor’s registration paperwork
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.55. Did your organization and/or any sponsoring organization receive any assistance in filing the application for the apprenticeship program from the agency with which you registered it?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 2.55=Yes, ASK 2.56; ELSE, SKIP TO 2.57]
2.56. Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 = Unsatisfied and 5 = Completely satisfied, how satisfied are you with the following types of assistance from the federal or state agency where you tried to register the [Apprentice Occupation 3] apprenticeship programs? If your program has multiple registering agencies, select a single rating that best characterizes your service delivery system. If you did not receive a particular type of service, select “N/A – Did not receive this type of assistance.”
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2.57. How long did it take, on average, to register programs that are affiliated with your grant in the [Apprentice Occupation 3] field, including application development through notification (in months)?
____________ number of months
2.58. Which entities were involved in developing on-the-job training for the [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
Workforce development boards
Industry Association
Local chamber of commerce or other consortium of businesses
State workforce agency
Unions
Employers
Non-profit organizations
Community or technical colleges
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.59. Who created the “work process” schedules or skills to be learned at the workplace for the [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
Non-grantee AAI intermediaries
Industry Association
Employer partner
Union
Educational partner
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.60. For the [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs, how were “work process” schedules or skills created?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Using existing work process schedules from other programs
Developed by grantee with collaboration from employers
Developed by grantee with collaboration from unions
Developed by other organization
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
2.61. Which entities were involved in developing related technical instruction curricula for the [Apprentice Occupation 3] programs?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Grantee
WDBs
Industry Association
Local chamber of commerce or other consortium of businesses
State workforce agency
Unions
Employers
Non-profit organizations
Community or technical colleges
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
(Please continue to Part C on the next page)
[FOR APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION 1 LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 3.1]
3.1. What was the local availability of training opportunities in the [Apprentice Occupation 1] occupation before the AAI grant, where 1 = Not available and 5 = Widely available:
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3.2. What is the current local availability of apprenticeship programs (other than those associated with your AAI grant) in the [Apprentice Occupation 1] occupation, where 1 = Not available and 5 = Widely available, what is the current local availability of:
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3.3. Please indicate how the following circumstances have influenced the implementation and operation of your grant’s [Apprentice Occupation 1] apprenticeship programs, where 1 = Not important and 5 = Very important:
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3.4. In general, is there a surplus, shortage, or an adequate supply of applicants for available apprenticeship slots/offers?
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Surplus
Adequate supply
Shortage
3.5. If applicants are not qualified, are they directed to a pre-apprenticeship program or to another provider?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes, to a grantee-affiliated pre-apprenticeship program
Yes, to a non-grantee-affiliated pre-apprenticeship program
No
3.6. If a shortage, to what factors do you attribute the shortage of qualified applicants?
(Please select all that apply.)
Lack of knowledge about career opportunities in [occupation]
Lack of interest in career opportunities in [occupation]
Reservations about apprenticeship
Concerns about the value of apprenticeship training to other future employers
Lack of public transportation to training sites
Lack of public transportation to employer sites
Apprenticeship schedules conflict with potential participants’ schedules
Potential participants are unable to secure childcare
Competition with other trainers or post-secondary education providers
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Not Applicable
[IF SECOND APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 3.7; ELSE, GO TO 4.1]
3.7. What was the local availability of training opportunities in the [Apprentice Occupation 2] occupation before the AAI grant, where 1 = Not available and 5 = Widely available:
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3.8. What is the current local availability of apprenticeship programs (other than those associated with your AAI grant) in the [Apprentice Occupation 2] occupation, where 1 = Not available and 5 = Widely available, what is the current local availability of:
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3.9. Please indicate how the following circumstances have influenced the implementation and operation of your grant’s [Apprentice Occupation 2] apprenticeship programs, where 1 = Not important and 5 = Very important:
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3.10. In general, is there a surplus, shortage, or an adequate supply of applicants for available apprenticeship slots/offers?
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Surplus
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Shortage
3.11. If applicants are not qualified, are they directed to a pre-apprenticeship program or to another provider?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes, to a grantee-affiliated pre-apprenticeship program
Yes, to a non-grantee-affiliated pre-apprenticeship program
No
3.12. If a shortage, to what factors do you attribute the shortage of qualified applicants?
(Please select all that apply.)
Lack of knowledge about career opportunities in [occupation]
Lack of interest in career opportunities in [occupation]
Reservations about apprenticeship
Concerns about the value of apprenticeship training to other future employers
Lack of public transportation to training sites
Lack of public transportation to employer sites
Apprenticeship schedules conflict with potential participants’ schedules
Potential participants are unable to secure childcare
Competition with other trainers or post-secondary education providers
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Not Applicable
[IF THIRD APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 3.13; ELSE, GO TO 4.1]
3.13. What was the local availability of training opportunities in the [Apprentice Occupation 3] occupation before the AAI grant, where 1 = Not available and 5 = Widely available:
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3.14. What is the current local availability of apprenticeship programs (other than those associated with your AAI grant) in the [Apprentice Occupation 3] occupation, where 1 = Not available and 5 = Widely available, what is the current local availability of:
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3.15. Please indicate how the following circumstances have influenced the implementation and operation of your grant’s [Apprentice Occupation 3] apprenticeship programs, where 1 = Not important and 5 = Very important:
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3.16. In general, is there a surplus, shortage, or an adequate supply of applicants for available apprenticeship slots/offers?
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Surplus
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Shortage
3.17. If applicants are not qualified, are they directed to a pre-apprenticeship program or to another provider?
(Please select only one answer.)
Yes, to a grantee-affiliated pre-apprenticeship program
Yes, to a non-grantee-affiliated pre-apprenticeship program
No
3.18. If a shortage, to what factors do you attribute the shortage of qualified applicants?
(Please select all that apply.)
Lack of knowledge about career opportunities in [occupation]
Lack of interest in career opportunities in [occupation]
Reservations about apprenticeship
Concerns about the value of apprenticeship training to other future employers
Lack of public transportation to training sites
Lack of public transportation to employer sites
Apprenticeship schedules conflict with potential participants’ schedules
Potential participants are unable to secure childcare
Competition with other trainers or post-secondary education providers
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Not Applicable
(Please continue on to Part D on the next page)
4.1. Which of the following organization types are partners on this grant?
(Please select all that apply.)
Public workforce agency that administers WIOA at state or local level
State or local governments
Postsecondary education and training providers
Business intermediaries
Businesses
Workforce intermediaries
Economic development agencies
Foundations and philanthropic organizations
Community-based or faith-based organizations
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
4.2. For each partner organization type, please indicate whether they contributed the following program design and registration assistance:
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Develop apprenticeship skills and competencies |
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4.3. For each partner organization type, please indicate whether they contributed the following recruitment and marketing assistance:
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4.4. For each partner organization type, please indicate whether they contributed the following program operation assistance:
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4.6. For each partner organization type, how frequently do grantee staff interact with the partner?:
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4.7. For each partner organization type, that has been or is currently involved, how would you characterize the nature of your current organizational relationship?:
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4.8. For each partner organization type, how helpful currently is each in recruiting apprentices for apprenticeship programs on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1=Not helpful and 5=Very helpful?:
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(Please continue onto Part E on the next page)
5.1. How many apprenticeship sponsors were involved at the start of the grant?
____________ number of sponsors
5.2. How many apprenticeship sponsors are involved now?
____________ number of sponsors
5.3. If you are still recruiting sponsors, what is the target number of sponsors for the grant?
____________ number of sponsors
5.4. For each partner organization type, how helpful currently is each in recruiting employers to sponsor apprenticeship programs on a scale from 1 to 5, where 1=Not helpful and 5=Very helpful?:
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5.5. List up to 5 of the largest employers (by planned number of apprentices served), and identify the following information.
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[IF FIRST EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, ASK 5.6]
5.6. In which industries is [Employer 1] active?:
(Please only one answer.)
Agriculture
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Public Administration
5.7. How was [Employer 1] involved in developing the grant?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer made the grantee aware of the grant
Employer helped develop the grant application
Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business
Employer served on an advisory committee to inform the grant application’s development
Employer provided labor market information to establish the scope of the need
Employer helped identify skills and competencies for apprenticeship
Employer added input into the creation of standards and registration for apprenticeship
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Employer was not involved in developing the grant.
[IF 5.7= “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business”, ASK 5.8; IF “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business” WAS NOT SELECTED FOR 5.7 BUT A SECOND EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, THEN SKIP TO 5.10; ELSE, SKIP TO 5.26]
5.8. How many apprentices did [Employer 1] commit to registering over the course of the grant?
____________ number of apprentices
5.9. How many apprenticeship programs did [Employer 1] commit to sponsoring over the course of the grant?
____________ number of programs
[IF A SECOND EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, ASK 5.10 ; ELSE, GO TO 5.26]
5.10. In which industries is [Employer 2] active?:
(Please only one answer.)
Agriculture
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Public Administration
5.11. How was [Employer 2] involved in developing the grant?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer made the grantee aware of the grant
Employer helped develop the grant application
Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business
Employer served on an advisory committee to inform the grant application’s development
Employer provided labor market information to establish the scope of the need
Employer helped identify skills and competencies for apprenticeship
Employer added input into the creation of standards and registration for apprenticeship
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Employer was not involved in developing the grant.
[IF 5.11= “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business”, ASK 5.12; IF “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business” WAS NOT SELECTED FOR 5.11 BUT A THIRD EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, THEN SKIP TO 5.14; ELSE, SKIP TO 5.26]
5.12. How many apprentices did [Employer 2] commit to registering over the course of the grant?
____________ number of apprentices
5.13. How many apprenticeship programs did [Employer 2] commit to sponsoring over the course of the grant?
____________ number of programs
[IF A THIRD EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, ASK 5.14; ELSE, GO TO 5.26]
5.14. In which industries is [Employer 3] active?:
(Please only one answer.)
Agriculture
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Public Administration
5.15. How was [Employer 3] involved in developing the grant?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer made the grantee aware of the grant
Employer helped develop the grant application
Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business
Employer served on an advisory committee to inform the grant application’s development
Employer provided labor market information to establish the scope of the need
Employer helped identify skills and competencies for apprenticeship
Employer added input into the creation of standards and registration for apprenticeship
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Employer was not involved in developing the grant.
[IF 5.15= “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business”, ASK 5.16; IF “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business” WAS NOT SELECTED FOR 5.15 BUT A FOURTH EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, THEN SKIP TO 5.18; ELSE, SKIP TO 5.26]
5.16. How many apprentices did [Employer 3] commit to registering over the course of the grant?
____________ number of apprentices
5.17. How many apprenticeship programs did [Employer 3] commit to sponsoring over the course of the grant?
____________ number of programs
[IF A FORUTH EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, ASK 5.18; ELSE, GO TO 5.26]
5.18. In which industries is [Employer 4] active?:
(Please only one answer.)
Agriculture
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Public Administration
5.19. How was [Employer 4] involved in developing the grant?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer made the grantee aware of the grant
Employer helped develop the grant application
Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business
Employer served on an advisory committee to inform the grant application’s development
Employer provided labor market information to establish the scope of the need
Employer helped identify skills and competencies for apprenticeship
Employer added input into the creation of standards and registration for apprenticeship
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Employer was not involved in developing the grant.
[IF 5.19= “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business”, ASK 5.20; IF “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business” WAS NOT SELECTED FOR 5.19 BUT A FIFTH EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, THEN SKIP TO 5.22; ELSE, SKIP TO 5.26]
5.20. How many apprentices did [Employer 4] commit to registering over the course of the grant?
____________ number of apprentices
5.21. How many apprenticeship programs did [Employer 4] commit to sponsoring over the course of the grant?
____________ number of programs
[IF A FIFTH EMPLOYER IS LISTED IN 5.5, ASK 5.22; ELSE, GO TO 5.26]
5.22. In which industries is [Employer 5] active?:
(Please only one answer.)
Agriculture
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Utilities
Construction
Manufacturing
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing
Information
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other Services (Except Public Administration)
Public Administration
5.23. How was [Employer 5] involved in developing the grant?:
(Please select all that apply.)
Employer made the grantee aware of the grant
Employer helped develop the grant application
Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business
Employer served on an advisory committee to inform the grant application’s development
Employer provided labor market information to establish the scope of the need
Employer helped identify skills and competencies for apprenticeship
Employer added input into the creation of standards and registration for apprenticeship
Other. (Please specify): _______________________
Employer was not involved in developing the grant.
[IF 5.23= “Employer committed to sponsoring at least one apprenticeship program at their place of business”, ASK 5.24; ELSE, SKIP TO 5.26]
5.24. How many apprentices did [Employer 5] commit to registering over the course of the grant?
____________ number of apprentices
5.25. How many apprenticeship programs did [Employer 5] commit to sponsoring over the course of the grant?
____________ number of programs
5.26. As a part of the grant application process, did your organization commit to using monetary incentives for employers?
(Please only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 5.26=YES, ASK 5.27; ELSE, SKIP TO 5.32]
5.27. Were these monetary incentives only committed to employers who committed to sponsoring a program at the time of the grant application?
(Please only one answer.)
Yes
No
5.28. What monetary incentives did your organization commit to using??
(Please check all that apply.)
Subsidies to support time spent mentoring
Subsidies to support the time of instructors providing structured on the job training to apprentices
Subsidies to support the purchase of training materials or equipment
State or local tax incentives
Subsidies for related instruction by community college or other educational institution (career college or local trainers)
Subsidies for related instruction undertaken at the facilities of the employer
Subsidies for the wages paid to apprentices
Subsidies that could be used by the employer for any purpose
Other (please specify): _____________
5.29. How and to whom were the subsidies paid?
(Please check all that apply.)
Subsidies were paid to employers in one-lump sum upon registration of their apprenticeship program with the appropriate agency
Subsidies were paid to the employer for each registered apprentice they hired
Subsidies were paid to the apprentice upon registering as an apprentice
Subsidies were paid to the apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program
Other (please specify): _____________
5.30. At this time, how many employers are receiving an incentive?
____________ employers
5.31. What as the average annual value of the monetary incentive paid to each employer?
____________ dollars, total
5.32. What sources of funding are used to support monetary incentives (please note what percentage of the monetary incentives’ funding comes from each funding source)?
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5.32. Have new employers become involved in aspects of the grant other than sponsoring apprenticeship programs since the AAI-grant has been awarded?
(Please only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 5.32=YES, ASK 5.33; ELSE, SKIP TO 6.1]
5.33. Since the AAI-grant has been awarded, in what aspects of the grant have employers become involved, other than sponsoring apprenticeship programs?
(Please check all that apply.)
Refined existing occupational competencies
Developed new occupational competencies
Recruit apprentices for positions at their company
Recruit other employers
Other (please specify): _____________
(Please continue onto Part F on the next page)
6.1. Does your organization have specific staff dedicated to recruiting employers to sponsor apprenticeships?
(Please only one answer.)
Yes
No
[IF 6.1=YES, ASK 6.2; ELSE, SKIP TO 6.5]
6.2. How many staff members work on employer recruitment?
____________ full-time staff members
____________ part-time staff members
6.3. What percentage of staff?
____________ percentage of staff
6.4. Please note which skills and/or experience these staff members have?
(Please check all that apply.)
Experience in industrial sector
Public speaking skills
Sales experience
Experience in developing apprenticeships
Workforce development experience
Private industry experience
Non-profit experience
Education level (please specify): _____________
Other (please specify): _____________
[IF 6.1=YES, SKIP TO 6.6]
6.5. What percentage of total staff time is used to recruit employers?
Less than 25%
25-49%
50-74%
More than 75%
6.6. On a scale of 1 to 5, where 1=”Not helpful” and 5=”Very helpful”, how helpful are the following methods for marketing apprenticeship to employers?
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6.7. What are the selling points that grantee staff uses to market apprenticeship to employers?
(Please check all that apply.)
Apprenticeship leads to improvements in worker productivity
Apprenticeship provides a steady source of skilled workers that are difficult to hire directly
Apprenticeship reduces turnover
Apprenticeship helps make workers self-sufficient
Apprenticeship has broader social benefits such as reducing inequality or closing the skills gap
Local related technical instruction providers have valuable training opportunities that can be accessed through apprenticeship
Other (please specify): _____________
6.8. What are the key obstacles or reservations that employers cite to grantee staff when they do not start an apprenticeship program?
(Please check all that apply.)
Apprenticeship training is too expensive
Apprentices would be hired or “poached” by competitors after completing their training
The employer cannot spare the time of other workers to provide mentorship or on-the-job training
The registration process is too complicated
Regulatory compliance costs associated with apprenticeship are too high
Apprenticeship may encourage unionization efforts
Apprenticeship training is more intensive than the training that the employer needs
Other (please specify): _____________
6.9. Do you use monetary incentives to market your program to sponsors?
Yes
No
[IF 6.9=YES, ASK 6.10; ELSE, SKIP TO 6.18]
6.10. Which monetary incentives do you use?
(Please check all that apply.)
Subsidies
Tax incentives
6.11. At which point in the recruitment process do you mention monetary incentives?
(Please check all that apply.)
First engagement with the potential sponsor
After a few engagements (2-3) with the potential sponsor
After several engagements (4-5) with the potential sponsor
Varies by sponsor
Other (please specify): _____________
6.12. Do monetary incentives vary by occupation?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 6.12=YES, ASK 6.13; ELSE, SKIP TO 6.16]
6.13. Do monetary incentive payments vary across occupations in their:
(Please check all that apply.)
Value
Time horizon
Payment method
Progression of the apprentice through the apprenticeship
6.14. For each of the three largest occupations identified previously, please list the annual value of the monetary incentive per apprentice:
____________ dollars per [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] apprentice
____________ dollars per [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] apprentice
____________ dollars per [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] apprentice
6.15. Do monetary incentives vary by sponsor?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 6.15=YES, ASK 6.16; ELSE, SKIP TO 6.18]
6.16. Do monetary incentive payments vary across sponsors in their:
(Please check all that apply.)
Value
Time horizon
Payment method
Progression of the apprentice through the apprenticeship
6.17. What characteristics are most likely to influence a sponsor’s preferences for incentives?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Sponsor size (by number of employees)
Sponsor market share
Sponsor experience or familiarity with apprenticeships
Sophistication of sponsor business practices.
6.18. On average, what percentage of contacted employers agree to sponsor a registered apprenticeship program?:
Less than 25%
25-49%
50-74%
More than 75%
6.19. On average, how many times does your organization or your partners need to connect with a prospective employer before an employer agrees to participate, either as an apprenticeship sponsor or as an employer participant in a program that another entity sponsors?:
____________ average times to connect before an employer sponsors
6.20. Which of the following tools does your organization use to convey the benefits of apprenticeship programs to prospective employers?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Pamphlets
In person conversations
Phone conversations
Labor Market Information
Testimonials or references
Other (please specify): _____________
6.21. Does your organization work with state or federal apprenticeship and training representative (ATRs) to recruit employers as apprenticeship sponsors?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 6.21=YES, ASK 6.22; ELSE, SKIP TO 6.23]
6.22. How do ATRs assist in recruitment?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Provide labor market information (LMI)
Connect my organization to prospective employers
Provide assistance with applications
Directly recruit employers
Other (Please specify): _______________
[IF 6.21=NO, ASK 6.23; ELSE, SKIP TO 6.24]
6.23. Why doesn’t your organization work with an ATR?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Tried to, but they weren’t helpful
ATRs did not have the time or resources to assist adequately
Did not know about the services the ATR could provide
Did not feel that their assistance was necessary
Other (Please specify): _____________
6.24. How many employers have registered apprenticeship programs under your AAI grant?:
____________ employers
6.25. How many employers have registered more than one apprenticeship program (i.e., occupation) under your AAI grant?:
____________ employers
6.26 How many employers have not yet had their apprenticeship program approved but are currently applying to register their apprenticeship program?:
____________ employers
6.27. How many employers have begun the application process for a registered apprenticeship under the AAI grant but have stopped their application?:
____________ employers
6.28. How many employers who are sponsoring registered apprenticeships fall into the following categories?:
____________ employers have less than 25 employees
____________ employers have between 25 -99 employees
____________ employers have 100 or more employees
____________ employers are a part of a multi-state or nation-wide firm
____________ employers have sponsored apprenticeships prior to the AAI grant
6.29. How many employers who are sponsoring registered apprenticeships fall into the following categories?:
____________ employers currently sponsoring 0 apprentices
____________ employers currently sponsoring 1-to 5 apprentices
____________ employers are currently sponsoring 5-10 apprentices
____________ employers are currently sponsoring 11-25 apprentices
____________ employers are currently sponsoring 26-50 apprentices
____________ employers are currently sponsoring 51-100 apprentices
____________ employers are currently sponsoring more than 100 apprentices
6.30. How many registered apprentices has the largest participating employer hired?:
____________ apprentices
(Please continue on to Part G on the next page)
7.1. For each of the three largest occupations identified previously, please list the number of apprentices registered under your AAI grant:
____________ apprentices registered in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] program
____________ apprentices registered in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] program
____________ apprentices registered in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] program
7.2. Does your organization have dedicated recruitment efforts focused on specific target populations?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 7.2=YES, ASK 7.3; ELSE, SKIP TO 7.5]
7.3. Which of the following activities does your organization use to reach out to these groups?:
(Please check all that apply.)
TV or radio public service announcements
Toll-free informational hotlines
Direct mail campaigns
Distribution of print materials
Posters and billboards
Use of grantee/partner websites
Facebook, Twitter, other social media
Partnerships with or referrals from employers
Partnerships with or referrals from professional and industry organizations
Referrals from TANF agencies
Referrals from Workforce Investment Board or One-Stop Career Centers
Referrals from secondary schools/school districts
Referrals from post-secondary institutions
Referrals from community/ faith-based organizations
Door-to-door outreach
In-person presentations in the community
Word of mouth
Other (Please specify): ________________________
7.4. How many apprentices have you registered from each target group that you are actively recruiting:
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7.5. What percentage of your organization’s registered apprentices are incumbent employees?:
____________ % of apprentices
7.6. What percentage of registered apprentices are new jobseekers who have not been employed by the employer in the month prior to enrolling in the apprenticeship program?:
____________ % of apprentices
7.7. Does your organization require applicants to provide or undergo any of the following?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Written application
Documentation of ability to legally work in the United States
Resume
Documentation of High School Diploma or GED
Academic skill level as determined on assessment
Career aptitudes assessment
Career interests assessment
English language proficiency assessment
Support service needs assessment
Background check for felonies
Background check of misdemeanors
Drug screening
Physical or other medical exam
Occupational skill level
Other (Please specify): ________________________
7.8. How do grantees begin the enrollment process?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Apply directly with employers
Apply through grantee
Apply through another intermediary
Through pre-apprenticeship program
Through a One Stop center
Other (Please specify):_____________
7.9. What types of organizations assist in the intake, screening, and enrollment process?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Employers
Labor organization (e.g. union, labor association/labor federation)
Local government agency
State government agency
Local Workforce Development Agency
American Jobs Center
Nonprofit (e.g., community or faith-based) service/training provider
Industry Association
Community or technical college
Other (Please specify): ________________________
(Please continue on to Part H on the next page)
[FOR THE FIRST APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 8.1 THROUGH 8.13]
8.1. For the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] apprenticeship programs, how is progress through apprenticeship programs measured:
(Please check only one.)
All programs are time- based (measures skill acquisition through the individual apprentice’s completion of at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning as described in a work process schedule)
All programs are competency- based (measures skill acquisition through the individual apprentice’s successful demonstration of acquired skills and knowledge, as verified by a program sponsor. Programs utilizing this approach must still require apprentices to complete an on-the-job learning component of registered apprenticeship)
All programs are hybrid. (measures the individual apprentice’s skill acquisition through a combination of a specified minimum number of hours of on-the-job learning and the successful demonstration of competency as described in a work process schedule)
The [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs are of different types, depending on the sponsor.
8.2. For the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] apprenticeship programs, what is the best description of the training model:
(Please check only one.)
Related technical instruction and on the job training is concurrent throughout program
Much or most of related technical instruction is taken in the beginning of the apprenticeship before any on the job training
Related technical instruction and on the job training alternative throughout apprenticeship
8.3. What is the total number of related training hours required for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs? (If there are no required hours, for example, because the program is a competency-based program, please note that zero hours are required.)
____________ hours
8.4. What organizations deliver related training instruction for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Delivered in-house by employer
Local community or technical college
Local chapter of labor union
Industry association
Private training provider
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.5. In what setting is related training instruction provided for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs?:
(Please check all that apply.)
In classroom setting
Online or distance learning courses
Mixed (some portion is online, others are based classroom)
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.6. How do Related technical instruction instructors in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs determine whether apprentices have successfully mastered requisite concepts?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Grades from written tests, presentations, etc.
Hands-on demonstration of skills using key concepts
Instructor assessment using a rubric or grading system that is different than a written test
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.7. What certificates or credentials will apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs receive over the course of a successfully completed apprenticeship?:
(Please check all that apply.)
College credentials
State credential or license
OSHA-10
A+ certificates
NIMS credentials
NCCER credentials
AWS credentials
Siemens certification
Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certificates
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.8. Will apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs receive college credits or hours for any course work they complete as a part of the related training instruction?:
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 8.8=YES, ASK 8.9; ELSE, SKIP TO 8.11]
8.9. What is the total number of related training hours required for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs? (If there are no required hours, for example, because the program is a competency-based program, please note that zero hours are required.)
____________ hours
8.10. Are the credit hours for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs articulated at other colleges?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Yes, for a non-degree college certificate
Yes, for an associate’s degree
Yes, for a bachelor’s degree
No
8.11. What costs for related technical instruction do apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs pay themselves?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Tuition
Fees, including lab fees
Equipment/tools, including books and supplies
None
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.12a. On average, what is the total cost for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs that apprentices can expect to incur upon completion of the related technical instruction?:
____________ dollars
8.12b. On average, what is the total cost for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs that employers can expect to incur upon completion of the related technical instruction?:
____________ dollars
8.13. On average, what percentage of enrolled apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs complete their related technical instruction?:
(Please check one.)
0-10%
11-20%
21-30%
31-40%
41-50%
51-60%
61-70%
71-80%
81-90%
91-100%
[IF A SECOND APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 8.14; ELSE, GO TO 9.1]
8.14. For the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] apprenticeship programs, how is progress through apprenticeship programs measured:
(Please check only one.)
All programs are time- based (measures skill acquisition through the individual apprentice’s completion of at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning as described in a work process schedule)
All programs are competency- based (measures skill acquisition through the individual apprentice’s successful demonstration of acquired skills and knowledge, as verified by a program sponsor. Programs utilizing this approach must still require apprentices to complete an on-the-job learning component of registered apprenticeship)
All programs are hybrid. (measures the individual apprentice’s skill acquisition through a combination of a specified minimum number of hours of on-the-job learning and the successful demonstration of competency as described in a work process schedule)
The [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs are of different types, depending on the sponsor.
8.15. For the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] apprenticeship programs, what is the best description of the training model:
(Please check only one.)
Related technical instruction and on the job training is concurrent throughout program
Much or most of Related technical instruction is taken in the beginning of the apprenticeship before any on the job training
Related technical instruction and on the job training alternative throughout apprenticeship
8.16. What is the total number of related training hours required for the[Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs? (If there are no required hours, for example, because the program is a competency-based program, please note that zero hours are required.)
____________ hours
8.17. What organizations deliver related training instruction for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Delivered in-house by employer
Local community or technical college
Local chapter of labor union
Industry association
Private training provider
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.18. In what setting is related training instruction provided for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs?:
(Please check all that apply.)
In classroom setting
Online or distance learning courses
Mixed (some portion is online, others are based classroom)
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.19. How do related technical instruction instructors in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs determine whether apprentices have successfully mastered requisite concepts?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Grades from written tests, presentations, etc.
Hands-on demonstration of skills using key concepts
Instructor assessment using a rubric or grading system that is different than a written test
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.20. What certificates or credentials will apprentices in [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs receive over the course of a successfully completed apprenticeship?:
(Please check all that apply.)
College credentials
State credential or license
OSHA-10
A+ certificates
NIMS credentials
NCCER credentials
AWS credentials
Siemens certification
Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certificates
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.21. Will apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs receive college credits or hours for any course work they complete as a part of the related training instruction?:
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 8.21=YES, ASK 8.22; ELSE, SKIP TO 8.24]
8.22. What is the total number of related training hours required for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs? (If there are no required hours, for example, because the program is a competency-based program, please note that zero hours are required.)
____________ hours
8.23. Are the credit hours for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs articulated at other colleges?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Yes, for a non-degree college certificate
Yes, for an associate’s degree
Yes, for a bachelor’s degree
No
8.24. What costs for related technical instruction do apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs pay themselves?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Tuition
Fees, including lab fees
Equipment/tools, including books and supplies
None
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.25a. On average, what is the total cost for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs that apprentices can expect to incur upon completion of the related technical instruction?:
____________ dollars
8.25b. On average, what is the total cost for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs that employers can expect to incur upon completion of the related technical instruction?:
____________ dollars
8.26. What percentage of enrolled apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs complete their related technical instruction?:
(Please check one.)
0-10%
11-20%
21-30%
31-40%
41-50%
51-60%
61-70%
71-80%
81-90%
91-100%
[IF A THIRD APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 8.27; ELSE, GO TO 9.1]
8.27. For the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] apprenticeship programs, how is progress through apprenticeship programs measured:
(Please check only one.)
All programs are time- based (measures skill acquisition through the individual apprentice’s completion of at least 2,000 hours of on-the-job learning as described in a work process schedule)
All programs are competency- based (measures skill acquisition through the individual apprentice’s successful demonstration of acquired skills and knowledge, as verified by a program sponsor. Programs utilizing this approach must still require apprentices to complete an on-the-job learning component of registered apprenticeship)
All programs are hybrid. (measures the individual apprentice’s skill acquisition through a combination of a specified minimum number of hours of on-the-job learning and the successful demonstration of competency as described in a work process schedule)
The [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs are of different types, depending on the sponsor.
8.28. For the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] apprenticeship programs, what is the best description of the training model:
(Please check only one.)
Related technical instruction and on the job training is concurrent throughout program
Much or most of related technical instruction is taken in the beginning of the apprenticeship before any on the job training
Related technical instruction and on the job training alternative throughout apprenticeship
8.29. What is the total number of related training hours required for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs? (If there are no required hours, for example, because the program is a competency-based program, please note that zero hours are required.)
____________ hours
8.30. What organizations deliver related training instruction for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Delivered in-house by employer
Local community or technical college
Local chapter of labor union
Industry association
Private training provider
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.31. In what setting is related training instruction provided for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs?:
(Please check all that apply.)
In classroom setting
Online or distance learning courses
Mixed (some portion is online, others are based classroom)
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.32. How do related technical instruction instructors in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs determine whether apprentices have successfully mastered requisite concepts?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Grades from written tests, presentations, etc.
Hands-on demonstration of skills using key concepts
Instructor assessment using a rubric or grading system that is different than a written test
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.33. What certificates or credentials will apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs receive over the course of a successfully completed apprenticeship?:
(Please check all that apply.)
College credentials
State credential or license
OSHA-10
A+ certificates
NIMS credentials
NCCER credentials
AWS credentials
Siemens certification
Manufacturing Skills Standards Council certificates
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.34. Will apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs receive college credits or hours for any course work they complete as a part of the related training instruction?:
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 8.34=YES, ASK 8.35; ELSE, SKIP TO 8.37]
8.35. What is the total number of related training hours required for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs? (If there are no required hours, for example, because the program is a competency-based program, please note that zero hours are required.)
____________ hours
8.36. Are the credit hours for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs articulated at other colleges?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Yes, for a non-degree college certificate
Yes, for an associate’s degree
Yes, for a bachelor’s degree
No
8.37. What costs for related technical instruction do apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs pay themselves?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Tuition
Fees, including lab fees
Equipment/tools, including books and supplies
None
Other (Please specify): ________________________
8.38a. On average, what is the total cost for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs that apprentices can expect to incur upon completion of the related technical instruction?:
____________ dollars
8.38b. On average, what is the total cost for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs that employers can expect to incur upon completion of the related technical instruction?:
____________ dollars
8.39. What percentage of enrolled apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs complete their related technical instruction?:
(Please check one.)
0-10%
11-20%
21-30%
31-40%
41-50%
51-60%
61-70%
71-80%
81-90%
91-100%
(Please continue on to Part I on the next page)
9.1. Do on-the-job training providers and/or mentors receive training prior to working with apprentices?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 9.1=YES, ASK 9.2; ELSE, SKIP TO 9.4]
9.2. What kind of training do on-the-job training providers and/or mentors receive?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Technical training in the work-based learning skills that apprentices will be learning
Refresher courses in the related technical instruction skills that apprentices will be learning or have learned
Instructor training designed to improve instructors’ capacity to teach designated concepts
Conflict resolution training
Sexual Harassment training
Diversity training
Other (Please specify): ________________________
9.3. How many hours of training do on-the-job training providers and/or mentors receive?:
____________ hours
9.4. On average, how many years of experience do on-the-job training providers and/or mentors have in the occupation, as a supervisor, as an instructor, and as a mentor?:
____________ years in their occupation
____________ as a supervisor
____________ as an instructor
____________ as a mentor
9.5. What percentage of on-the-job training providers and/or mentors time is dedicated to instructing and/or mentoring?:
(Please check only one.)
0-5% of their full time employment
6-10% of their full time employment
11-15% of their full time employment
16-20% of their full time employment
21-25% of their full time employment
More than 25% of their full time employment
9.6. How do on-the-job training providers and/or mentors train apprentices?:
(Please check all that apply.)
Training in large groups
Training in small groups
One-on-one training
Learning by doing under the supervision of a mentor
Other (Please specify): ________________________
[FOR THE FIRST APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 9.7]
9.7. What are apprentices’ hourly wages upon enrolling in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.8. What milestones trigger increases in hourly wages for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs?
(Please check all that apply.)
Annual increases
The achievement of a certain set of competencies
Completion of the related technical instruction component of the apprenticeship
9.9. At what point do the hourly wages for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs increase?
(Please check all that apply.)
Completion of related technical instruction curriculum
Completion of on the job training or work-based learning
Other (Please specify): ________________________
9.10. On average, how large is each hourly wage increase in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.11. What are apprentices’ hourly wages upon completion of the[Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.12. Do apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 1] programs receive any of the following benefits other than their wages during the apprenticeship program?
(Please check all that apply.)
Health benefits
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Retirement benefits
Supportive services, such as transportation or child care subsidies
Other (Please specify): ________________________
[IF A SECOND APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 9.13; ELSE, GO TO 10.1]
9.13. What are apprentices’ hourly wages upon enrolling in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.14. What milestones trigger increases in hourly wages for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs?
(Please check all that apply.)
Annual increases
The achievement of a certain set of competencies
Completion of the related technical instruction component of the apprenticeship
9.15. At what point do the hourly wages for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs increase?
(Please check all that apply.)
Completion of related technical instruction curriculum
Completion of on the job training or work-based learning
Other (Please specify): ________________________
9.16. On average, how large is each hourly wage increase in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.17. What are apprentices’ hourly wages upon completion of the[Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.18. Do apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 2] programs receive any of the following benefits other than their wages during the apprenticeship program?
(Please check all that apply.)
Health benefits
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Retirement benefits
Supportive services, such as transportation or child care subsidies
Other (Please specify): ________________________
[IF A THIRD APPRENTICESHIP OCCUPATION IS LISTED IN 2.10, ASK 9.19; ELSE, GO TO 10.1]
9.19. What are apprentices’ hourly wages upon enrolling in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.20. What milestones trigger increases in hourly wages for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs?
(Please check all that apply.)
Annual increases
The achievement of a certain set of competencies
Completion of the related technical instruction component of the apprenticeship
9.21. At what point do the hourly wages for the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs increase?
(Please check all that apply.)
Completion of related technical instruction curriculum
Completion of on the job training or work-based learning
Other (Please specify): ________________________
9.22. On average, how large is each hourly wage increase in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.23. What are apprentices’ hourly wages upon completion of the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs?:
____________ dollars
9.24. Do apprentices in the [Apprenticeship Occupation 3] programs receive any of the following benefits other than their wages during the apprenticeship program?
(Please check all that apply.)
Health benefits
Paid sick time
Paid vacation time
Retirement benefits
Supportive services, such as transportation or child care subsidies
Other (Please specify): ________________________
(Please continue on to Part J on the next page)
10.1. Does your AAI grant support one or more pre-apprenticeship program?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 10.1=YES, ASK 10.2; ELSE, SKIP TO 11.1]
10.2. List up to 3 of the largest occupations (by planned number of pre-apprentices served) for which you have proposed operating a pre-apprenticeship program(s), and identify the planned number of pre-apprentices served.
(Please answer for at least one row.)
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Planned number of pre-apprentices served |
Pre-apprenticeship occupation 1 |
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10.3. Do all of your pre-apprenticeship programs include on-ramps to apprenticeship programs?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
10.4. Are there sufficient apprenticeship slots expected for all of the expected pre-apprenticeship graduates pursuing an apprenticeship?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
10.5. What are the goals of your pre-apprenticeship program?
(Please check all that apply.)
To ensure that apprenticeship applicants have basic occupational skills
To serve as a recruitment source for the apprenticeship program
To strengthen occupational training in high schools
To assess the skill levels of future applicants to the apprenticeship program
To make registered apprenticeship more accessible to youth
To strengthen an existing work-based learning program by linking it to registered apprenticeship
Other (Please specify): ________________________
10.6. How do individuals apply for the pre-apprenticeship program?
(Please check all that apply.)
Fill out a written form
Provide documentation of ability to legally work in the United States
Recommendation by a teacher or counselor
Interview
Other (Please specify):________________
10.7. Are individual applicants to the pre-apprenticeship program required to undergo any of the following screenings?
(Please check all that apply.)
Background check for felonies
Background check for misdemeanors
Drug screening
Physical or other medical exam
Other (Please specify): ______________________________
10.8. Are individual applicants to the pre-apprenticeship program required to undergo any of the following assessments?
(Please check all that apply.)
Basic academic skills
Learning styles
Career aptitudes
Career interests
English language proficiency
Support service needs
Job-readiness or “soft skills” (e.g., problem solving, appropriate workplace behavior)
Life skills (e.g., time management, personal hygiene)
Coping skills
Social skills (e.g., interpersonal skills)
Motivation
Other (Please specify): ______________________________________
10.9. What is the duration in weeks of the pre-apprenticeship program?:
____________ weeks
10.10. How many classroom hours, including lab time, is pre-apprenticeship training per week?:
____________ hours
10.11. How many lab hours are included in the pre-apprenticeship training per week?:
(Enter “0” if there is no lab.)
____________ hours
10.12. Is the pre-apprenticeship program a new program or is it an addition, maintenance, or revision to a pre-existing pre-apprenticeship program?
(Please check only one.)
New, developed in response to the AAI grant initiative
An addition to a pre-existing pre-apprenticeship program
An addition to a pre-existing program that shares characteristics with pre-apprenticeship programs
10.13. What are the elements involved in the pre-apprenticeship curriculum?
(Please check all that apply.)
Orientation or Introduction to an Industry/Occupation
Approved training curriculum approved by industry standards. Please specify
Occupational Skills
Financial literacy training.
Soft/employability skills training. Please specify topics covered
Basic computer skills training.
Basic math skills.
Advanced math skills
Basic reading skills.
Basic reading skills
Other (Please specify): ______________________________________
10.14. Do pre-apprentices receive certificates for completion of or progress through the program?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 10.14=YES, ASK 10.15; ELSE, SKIP TO 10.16]
10.15. List all credentials or certificates received for the successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship program.
(Please answer for at least one row.)
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Credential |
Credential 1 |
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Credential 2 |
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Credential 3 |
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10.16. What methods do you use to help pre-apprentices obtain an apprenticeship?
(Please check all that apply.)
Formal relationship with labor union
Select strongest candidates for grantee-run registered apprenticeship program
Formal relationship with employers
Pre-apprentices who successfully complete the program are automatically offered an apprenticeship slot
Other (Please specify): ________________________
10.17. How close are the linkages between the pre-apprenticeship program or programs you support and registered apprenticeship programs?
(Please check all that apply.)
Not close
Somewhat close
Close
Very close
10.18. Does the pre-apprenticeship program expect to place all graduates in apprenticeship slots?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
10.19. What percentage of graduates of the pre-apprenticeship programs are enrolled in a registered apprenticeship?:
____________ percent
(Please continue on to Part K on the next page)
11.1. Does your program offer any support services for pre-apprentices or apprentices?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 11.1=YES, ASK 11.2; ELSE, SURVEY ENDS]
11.2. Which of the following academic supports are routinely offered by the AAI grant program, either through your organization or your partners?
(Please check all that apply.)
Pre-apprenticeship
Academic/career counseling
Tutoring
Tuition assistance
Basic skills training
Other (Please specify): ________________________
We do not routinely provide academic supports
Apprenticeship
Academic/career counseling
Tutoring
Tuition assistance
Basic skills training
Other (Please specify): ________________________
We do not routinely provide academic supports
11.3. Is participation in these services required or voluntary for apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship participants?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
11.4. Who provides these services?
(Please check all that apply.)
Pre-apprentices
The grantee
A non-profit partner
An employer partner
A union partner
The local TANF agency
The local One Stop
Other (Please specify): ________________________
Apprentices
The grantee
A non-profit partner
An employer partner
A union partner
The local TANF agency
The local One Stop
Other (Please specify): ________________________
11.5. Does the apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program offer non-cash, non-certificate incentives to participants for achieving program milestones?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 11.5=YES, ASK 11.6; ELSE, ASK 11.7]
11.6. How effective do you believe these non-cash incentives are in encouraging participants to achieve the desired program milestones?
(Please check only one.)
Not effective
Somewhat effective
Effective
Very effective
11.7. Is there an individual who is assigned to work one-on-one with each apprentice or pre-apprentice throughout the program?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 11.7=YES, ASK 11.8; ELSE, ASK 11.9]
11.8. What are the responsibilities of the individual assigned to work with each apprentice?
(Please check all that apply.)
Apprentice or pre-apprentice monitoring and making referrals for perceived needs
Career Counseling
Financial counseling
Monitoring satisfaction of apprentice with employer
Personal Counseling
Referrals to services in the community
Other (Please specify): ________________________
11.9. Under the AAI grant services, are there other support services made available to pre-apprentices or apprentices?
(Please check only one.)
Yes
No
[IF 11.9=YES, ASK 11.10; ELSE, END SURVEY]
11.10. What are the responsibilities of the individual assigned to work with each pre-apprentice or apprentice?
(Please check all that apply.)
Child care assistance
Transportation assistance
Food assistance (other than SNAP)
Primary or Medical Care
Housing assistance Other (Please specify): ________________________
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| Author | Siobhan Mills De La Rosa |
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| File Created | 2021-01-21 |