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SEAFARERS UNLICENSED APPRENTICE PROGRAM
WWW.SEAFARERS.ORG
301-994-0010 #2
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Presenters
Bart Rogers, Director of Manpower at Seafarers International Union of North America
Richard Berkowitz, Director, Operations, Transportation Institute
Angela McDaniel, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Indian and Native American Programs, U.S. Department of Labor
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Resources
Facilitator:
Kenya Huckaby, Program Analyst, Office of Apprenticeship, Division of Promotion and Strategic Partnerships, USDOL/ETA
Q and A’s:
Ralph Mirsky, Director, Executive Director, SEA Link Inc., Ketchikan, Alaska
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Today’s Agenda
Welcome & Purpose
Program Overview
Seafarers International Union of North America
Program Requirements and Opportunities
Resources Available
Q & A
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Objective
Registered Apprenticeship is an unique education and training opportunity that leads to credentials and competitive wages.
Learn more about potential opportunities and how you can help your participants obtain training, employment, and credentials with the Seafarers International Apprenticeship Training Program!
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Core Components of Registered Apprenticeship 5
Employer Involvement Is Integral Employer is the foundation for the RA program and must be directly involved and provider of OJT
Structured On-the-Job Training with Mentoring Minimum of 2,000 hours Structured and Supervised
Related Training and Instruction 144 hours recommended per year Parallel | Front-loaded | Segmented Options
National Occupational Credential
Rewards for Skill Gains Increases in skills brings about increases in earnings
Nationally recognized credential showing job proficiency. Sponsor certifies individual is fully competent for career.
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SEAFARERS UNLICENSED APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Tuition Free Training
Room and Board provided
No Experience Necessary
Guaranteed 1st Job for Apprentice Graduates
Competitive Pay
Opportunity for Advancement
Benefits
Union Representation
Travel the World
Obtain USCG credentials/Career ladder
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HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP
Tuition Free Training
Room and Board provided
Located in Piney Point, MD
State-of-the-art Simulators
Training Vessel
Life-long certificated education
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TRAINING – DECK & ENGINE DEPT
5 Phase Program
Phase 1- 15 wks at school: General shipboard knowledge and safety training
Phase 2- 90 days at sea: 30 days in each shipboard department
Phase 3- 7 weeks at school: You choose your dept. Specific training in that department
Phase 4- 120 days at sea: In your department of choice. Employment as entry-level crew member
Phase 5- Completion of department specific training
Classes start every month
Approximately 1-year long with attainment of /USCG credential
Guaranteed 1st Job for Graduates
YOU choose your Dept
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TRAINING – DECK DEPT
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TRAINING – ENGINE DEPT
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TRAINING – STEWARD DEPT
3 Phase Program
Phase 1- 11 weeks at school: General shipboard knowledge and safe cooking skills
Phase 2- 240 days at sea (not concurrent): Employment as a Steward Assistant
Phase 3- 12 weeks at school: Completion of Chief Cook courses
Classes start every other month
Approx. 1 year long
Guaranteed 1st Job for Graduates
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TRAINING – STEWARD DEPT
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OPPORTUNITY FOR ADVANCEMENT
B-Seniority in Seafarers International Union once the Apprentice Program is complete
Upgrade your skills and credentials at school
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HOW TO APPLY
WWW.SEAFARERS.ORG
Contact Bart Rogers or Monica Szepesi at 1-800-732-2739
Contact Admissions 301-994-0010 #2 [email protected]
Go to the Seafarers website (http://www.seafarers.org/aboutthesiu/halls.asp) for the closest SIU Union Hall to your client and contact them for an appointment to take the 10th grade-level reading and math test.
Go to your local Union Hall (NY/NJ applicants are referred to Jersey City, Joe Soresi (201) 434-6000 ext. 225, 104 Broadway Ave. Jersey City, NJ 07036
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APPLICATION PROCESS Step 1
2 letters of recommendation
Proof of Employment
400 word essay
High school transcripts
Reading and Math test at any union hall
Step 2
TWIC Card
Passport
MMC
Medical Certificate
Dental letter
Step 3
SIU Physical, Drug test, and Functional Capacity
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REQUIREMENTS & COSTS TWIC - $128
Passport - $110
MMC - $140
SIU Physical, Drug test, Benzene, Functional Capacity - $675
Dental/Medical Screening – varies, depending on work needed
Travel Account - $200
Transportation to school – varies depending on location
Uniforms
Deck & Engine - $470
Steward - $176 (Mar-Sept), $234 (Oct-Feb)
Miscellaneous
Deck & Engine - $450 (varies)
Steward - $200 (Varies)
Safe Food Handler (Steward only) - $15
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Support Resources under the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA)
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How can WIOA 166 and BIA 477 Grantees Assist the Seafarers?
Determine if your candidate can tolerate living comfortably on a boat for long periods of time
Determine if your candidate can handle living away from family and friends for long periods of time
Determine if your candidate can pass a drug test and physical
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How can WIOA 166 and BIA 477 Grantees Assist the Seafarers?
Determine if there are legal issues that would prevent the candidate from obtaining a passport
Coordinate TABE test at One-Stop Center (also known as America’s Job Center)
Provide Transportation to site for Seafarers Testing
Determine if your candidate can pass a 10th grade-level reading and math test
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TABE TESTING
TABE TEST LEVEL CONTENT GRADE LEVEL RANGE
Level L (Literacy) 0–1.9
Level E (Easy) 2.0–3.9
Level M (Medium) 4.0–5.9
Level D (Difficult) 6.0–8.9
Level A (Advanced) 9.0–12.9
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How can WIOA 166 and BIA 477 Grantees Assist the Seafarers? U.S. Passport
SIU Drug Test
SIU Physical
Vaccination Shots & X-Rays
Uniforms
Passport Photos
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NEXT STEPS
Develop flyers and information to recruit candidates
Consult Closely with the Seafarers program on requirements, testing, placing, process
Check with your ATOR from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or your FPO from the Division of Indian & Native American Programs
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Contact Information
Seafarers International Union:
Bart Rogers or Monica Szepesi
1-800-732-2739
301-994-0010 #2 (Admissions)
www.seafarers.org
US Department of Labor:
ATORs - 477 Program
FPOs - 166 Program