What a wonderful day....John Deere here we come....an early night after a great meal. A calm morning and a short rainy drive to Mannheim straight to the John Deere Factory. We talked and visited with Apprentices who knew their subject well and their path on the Dual Vocational Education program. Our understanding of the German "educational pathways to success" has greatly improved. All of the students were impressive.
We over spent our time here as well. It was very exciting to be in this place with dynamic young people who are establishing themselves on a solid career path.
In the afternoon we headed back to Heidelberg and an afternoon of pulling our thoughts together in preparation for our early evening debrief discussion and farewell dinner.
Heidelberg at its best
Our hotel Today and Our hotel 100 years ago
We hope all our TOP Team have a safe journey home and continue the lifelong learning they have started on this trip.
As a part of the Washington State Apprentice Program, I offer you the following information as stated by our SBCTC Staff.
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries maintains an online data base that will allow you to search all registered apprenticeships in the state of Washington. Note: not all state apprenticeships are delivered through the community & technical college system. The L & I apprenticeship list can be refined by those currently active, a county location, the required programs and standards, or federal programs. You may access additional detail via: http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Programs/default.asp
Some points to consider (from a recent brief provided by Labor & Industries):
· Apprenticeship is the “Earn while you Learn” program making a living wage while learning a career with the average starting wage of $18.49 per hour with benefits.
· Studies have shown that of all education programs that Apprenticeship has the highest wages and job placement rate. Graduates are already in the job and earn an average of $64,000 per year with benefits.
· Over 250 different occupations to pick from.
· Over 8000 different Employers sponsoring apprenticeship in the State (union, non-union, small, and large business).
· Military experience can be used to direct-enter some programs and get advanced standing in others.
· 14,778 Apprentices were registered since 2010, 1,434 were Veterans of those 797 that are Veterans have now completed the program and are working full time earning wages and benefits.
As part of our program detail we maintain a list of all colleges offering apprenticeship programs and their enrollment.
From the State of Washington and from the State Board for Community Colleges we appreciate the opportunity to meet everyone and to share such important information.
With deep appreciation,
Elizabeth Willis
Chair, State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and State Board Workforce Staff
State of Washington
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