HEALTHCARE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Pam WatsonStatewide Workforce Programs & Oversight Bureau
ChiefMontana Department of Labor & Industry
Apprenticeship Model
• Training Partnership Advanced HCA Registered Apprenticeship
• Service Employees International Union, Washington State
Advanced Home Care Aide – Registered Apprenticeship (AHCA
RA)• First HCA Program in the nation – established in 2012
• 200-300 Home Care Aid apprentice slots open per year
• HCA’s work and are paid while they learn and train
Advanced Home Care Aide – Registered Apprenticeship (AHCA
RA)• Training Requirements:– First 75 hours is considered basic training– 70 additional hours of advanced training
(optional)– Total of 145 hours of “didactic” or
instruction-based education meets federal apprenticeship recommendation of 144 hours.
Advanced Home Care Aide – Registered Apprenticeship (AHCA
RA)• Apprentices are required to work with
a peer mentor while in the apprenticeship program to support on-the-job learning.
• 12 hours of peer mentorship is required - HCA is able to flexibly schedule.
Competency Based Apprenticeship Model
• HCA in Washington is Competency Based vs. Time-Based (traditional)
• Federally approved program
• Customized – optional 70 hours of advanced training
Apprenticeship is Customized Training
• The program evolves as employer and training needs change
• Apprenticeship includes progressive pay increases– HCAs receive pay increases upon completion of
required basic training and passing the state certification exam.
– Second pay increase upon completion of advanced training hours.
• Provides opportunities with Stacked Credentials Model (Career Pathways)
Montana Registered Apprenticeship
• Most are time-based programs (vs. competency based)– Working to increase the number of competency based programs in the
state
• Majority of current programs are in traditional trades occupations
• Currently working to expand to new occupations, including healthcare
• Awareness and Understanding by key stakeholders is critical to expansion
• Registered Apprenticeship Program– Will hire 3 full-time staff under HealthCARE– (1) Statewide HealthCARE Apprenticeship Coordinator
(Helena)– (2) HealthCARE Program Specialists (Missoula and Billings)
• HealthCARE Apprenticeship Team will:– Work with employers and education institutions to develop
customized training programs under HealthCARE grant– Ensure apprentices meet training requirements in timely
manner– Issue certificates of completion– Strive to build upon awareness of Apprenticeship
Questions?
Pam Watson, Bureau ChiefStatewide Workforce Programs and Oversight Bureau
MT Department of Labor & Industry(406) [email protected]
Registered Apprenticeship Program website:http://wsd.dli.mt.gov/apprenticeship