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North Carolina Department of Labor Cherie K. Berry, Commissioner of Labor

Veterans GI Benefits Apprenticeship /OJT in North Carolina. North Carolina Department of Labor Cherie K. Berry, Commissioner of Labor. ATTENTION VETERANS. Contact. TO KNOW THAT YOU CAN USE YOUR GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS WHILE TRAINING ON-THE-JOB. Mailing Address:

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North Carolina Department of Labor Cherie K. Berry, Commissioner of Labor

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  1. Veterans GI Benefits Apprenticeship /OJT in North Carolina North Carolina Department of Labor Cherie K. Berry, Commissioner of Labor

  2. ATTENTION VETERANS Contact TO KNOW THAT YOU CAN USE YOUR GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS WHILE TRAINING ON-THE-JOB Mailing Address: NC Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Training Bureau 1101 Mail Service Center 4 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 Phone: (919) 733-0328 Fax: (919) 715-0398 For more information visit our website at: http://www.gibill.va.gov http://www.nclabor.com For more information visit our website at: http://www.gibill.va.gov

  3. Veterans – State Approving Agency N. C. Department of Labor, Apprenticeship and Training Bureau is the State Approving Agency for Apprenticeship and OJT training. • Bureau approves training programs for eligible veterans to receive GI Bill education benefits while training in company in an Apprenticeship of OJT training program.

  4. GI Bill and Apprenticeship • NCDOL is the State Approving Agency (SAA) for Apprenticeship and OJT • Training in over 800 occupations • Provides structured and supervised training plans • Eligible for monthly GI training allowance • “Earn as you learn” • Puts our veterans back into the workforce • Credentials received that are nationally recognized

  5. Earn Extra Money as you Train for a Job • Your GI Education benefits can be used for On-the-Job or Apprenticeship Training • If you are eligible to receive VA benefits for educational benefits, your are also eligible to use these benefits while training in Apprenticeship or OJT

  6. Apprenticeship In North Carolina • Totals Number Served Fiscal Year 2003 • 14,260 Apprentices • 1,510 Employers

  7. What is Apprenticeship • Structured Skilled Training with an Employer from 1-5 years depending on the occupation • Occupation clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout the industry • Work Process “On-the-Job Training/Learning” learned in a practical way through systematic training program • Related Classroom Instruction – requires a minimum of 144 hours per year • Progressive Wage Scale included during term of training • State and National Credentials upon completion-both are nationally recognized

  8. What is OJT Training does not qualify as apprenticeship Short term training ranging from 6-24 months Training that leads to the acquisition of skills needed for a particular occupation Progressive Wage Scale during term of training Optional related instruction if needed

  9. REQUIREMENTS for Eligibility • Must be employed with a company full time • Company must have a registered apprenticeship or OJT training program • Veteran must be registered with the company as an apprentice or trainee • Veteran must not be fully trained or receiving fully trained rate of pay

  10. Step by Step Procedure • You must have a job in which you need to be trained • Employer must contact and be approved by the SAA and have a registered program • Veteran must be eligible to receive GI Benefits • Veteran is paid regular training wages by employer • Veteran cannot already be trained/qualified for the job • Veteran cannot be making journeyman wages

  11. First Steps • Obtain Veterans education benefit eligibility by contacting VA • VA will determine number of months the veteran is eligible to receive benefits • Veteran may use eligible months for college or apprenticeship training • College and universities are certified training sites also • A sponsor of a registered NCDOL approved program may be a certified training site

  12. Next Steps if Eligible If you are not employed • For assistance in obtaining employment contact the following in your area: • Employment Security Commission • Veteran’s Employment Representative (VER) • Job Link Center • You may also begin to apply with companies

  13. Next Steps if Eligible If you are already employed in a training situation • Talk to your employer and make sure employer is aware of the program • Then contact or have your employer contact the State Approving Agency: • NCDOL, Apprenticeship & Training Bureau 1101 Mail Service Center/4 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1101Tel. 919-733-7533 http://www.nclabor.com

  14. Next Steps if Eligible After contacting NCDOL/Apprenticeship & Training • A local apprenticeship consultant in your area will schedule an appointment with the company to develop the training program, • Register the veteran as apprentice • Send completed paperwork to Raleigh-NCDOL, the State Approving Agency • NCDOL forwards approved program to VA

  15. Types of Industries Served • Health Care • Service Industry • Construction • Public Service • Chemical • Manufacturing • Metals • Pharmaceutical

  16. Apprenticeship Sponsors • Employers • Apprenticeship Committees • Employer Associations • Statewide Groups-Firefighters, Electric Membership Corporations, • Municipalities • Government

  17. Example of Occupations* • Nuclear Reactor Operator • Correction Officer • Process Control Operator • Fire Fighter • Chemical Plant Operator • Pharmaceutical Technician • Quality Control Technician • Computer Networking Technician • Maintenance Technician • Teacher Assistant • Electronic Technician • Pharmaceutical Technician • Powerline Technician • Medical Laboratory Technician • Electrician • Tool & Die Maker • Telecommunication Specialist Technician • Police Officer *(over 800+ occupations on USDOL list of Apprenticeable Occupations)

  18. Beginning Career Path Research trades and skills info on-line @ www.umet-vets.dol.gov Military bases and Community College System Select apprenticeship as the career path for that trade Obtain employment with business or industry that employs the trade selected Determine if new employer has a registered apprenticeship program

  19. Completion Certification • Upon successful completion of Apprenticeship or On the Job Training • Completion of performanced-based checklist for on the job training • Performance of proficiency in skills verified by Supervisor • Completion of all required classroom related instruction • Nationally recognized credentials received from NCDOL and USDOL

  20. Completion Ceremony at the Air National Guard

  21. Air National Guard Completion CeremonyReceiving Certificate from Commissioner of Labor

  22. ATTENTION VETERANS Contact TO KNOW THAT YOU CAN USE YOUR GI BILL EDUCATION BENEFITS WHILE TRAINING ON-THE-JOB Mailing Address: NC Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Training Bureau 1101 Mail Service Center 4 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27699-1101 Phone: (919) 733-7533 Fax: (919) 715-0398 For more information visit our website at: http://www.gibill.va.gov For more information visit our website at: http://www.gibill.va.gov

  23. Who to Contact? NC Department of Labor, Apprenticeship and Training Bureau State Approving Agency 4 West Edenton Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Tel. 919-733-7533 www.nclabor.com

  24. Questions?

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