Updated June 9, 2000 by Larry Creel
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Apprenticeship Program at Fort Bragg
Apprenticeship Program at Pope Air Force Base
The U.S. House of Representatives had an Oversight Hearing on Veterans' Employment Regarding Civilian Credentialing Requirements for Military Job Skills on 6 September 1999. In the Hearing, Mr. Anthony Swoope, Director for Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training with the U.S. Department of Labor, states that one-third of enlisted personnel in the military work in military occupations that have equivalents in occupations which are registered apprenticeships. He states that 41,000 Service Members in 94 trades are participating in the Navy's National Apprenticeship Program (NNAP). He also states that 3,000 Marines are registered in apprenticeships in 27 different trades. Mr. Swoope adds that the Navy has learned that registered apprenticeship enhances both outreach and retention. Mr. Swoope also states that apprenticeship is helpful in the Navy's recruiting efforts. Mr. Swoope also says that the U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training hopes that the Army will reactivate its program and that the Air Force will pursue registering Airmen in an Apprenticeship Program.
For statements by the various branches of the military in regard to a Certification and Apprenticeship Program, Press Here.
The Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training's Joint Apprenticeship Steering Committee (JASC) and the Interagency Task Force on Certification and Licensing of Transitioning Military Personnel are meeting in order to accomplish this worthy task which Director Anthony Swoope outlined. The accomplishments thus far can be viewed by visiting the below-mentioned web-sites. Outside assistance will be helpful in developing the military apprenticeship program. The North Carolina State Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training has provided great assistance to airmen at Pope Air Force Base and soldiers at Fort Bragg Army Post in registering and developing Apprenticeship programs for the military. Since new ideas are more easily developed on a local basis and since soldiers prefer two certificates (Federal and State) as well as local involvement by a State Apprenticeship Council (SAC), it is the hope that the Marines will decide to allow the North Carolina Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program to once again participate in assisting these very worthy marines. Other State Apprenticeship Councils could provide much assistance to transitioning soldiers. When a SAC is visible on a military installation, the soldier-apprentice's morale is much higher with a sense of purpose and the soldier-apprentice is more motivated to perform his military job in a higher quality manner. Since most apprenticeships take more than one enlistment to complete, retention is also higher for those enrolled in Apprenticeship.
Other outside help which would assist the military in developing a Certification and Apprenticeship Program which would assist in recruitment and retention for all branches of the military would be hiring consultants. Consultants could assist in such matters as web page design so that recruiters could interest potential recruits in various MOS's, Ratings, and Specialty Codes. Soldiers in Honduras could obtain a much needed log sheet by the internet in order to continue his/her Apprenticeship. A Counselor at the Education Center through the internet could advise a soldier of his eligibility for the Apprenticeship Program and could advise him of those military occupations which qualify for Apprenticeship. A senior in high school surfing the internet could see the great job possibilities that the military provides through their Certification and Apprenticeship Program. The internet provides much promise as programs can be added, deleted, or revised without much cost or effort in this fast changing world--allowing those who are already registered in a particular apprenticeship program the opportunity to complete the program in which they have already registered. A consultant can also fine tune a military apprenticeship program in ways which do not involve the internet--coordinating all the factions such as military schools, education centers, recruiting commands, and learning centers to work as a team in the Certification and Apprenticeship endeavor.
If interested in utilizing a consultant in designing such a Certification and Apprenticeship Program, contact
Larry Creel
P.O. 70209
Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307
E-Mail Address: lawrencewcreel@juno.com
Although much is still needed to be done, the accomplishments of the Joint Apprenticeship Steering Committee and the Interagency Task Force can be viewed through the lengths below:
ReturnNorth Carolina Apprenticeship Program at Pope Air Force Base
Other Air Force Apprenticeship Programs--None at present
North Carolina Apprenticeship Program at Fort Bragg Army Post
Other Army Apprenticeship Programs
Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
Coast Guard Apprenticeship Program
Marine Corps Apprenticeship Program
List of Apprenticeable Trades in Marine Corps
Enroll in Marine Corps Apprenticeship Program
List of Apprenticeable Trades in the Navy
America's Job Bank--U.S. Department of Labor lists approximately one million job
vacancies that are updated on a daily basis.
Job Assistance by U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship Offices in Various States
Job Assistance by State Apprenticeship Councils
America's Talent Bank--Allows separated job seekers including soon-to-be
separated military personnel a web site to post their resumes. The site
also allows employers to electronically search resumes to find
suitable candidates for job openings. Operated by the U.S. Department
of Labor.
America's Career Info Net--Provides career related information such as
employer trends for any job seeker, employer, or career counselor. Operated by
the U.S. Department
of Labor.
America's Learning eXchange--Provides information about available education
and training opportunities where individuals and companies can readily
find developed education and training. Operated by the U.S. Department
of Labor.
O*NET--Provides comprehensive information on job requirements and worker
competencies for workers, employers, students, and counselors. Operated by
the U.S. Department
of Labor.
Coast Guard
Marine Corps
Navy
Other Resources
Air Force Transition Home Page
Department of Veterans Affairs
1998 Guide to Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
U.S. Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training
Fort Bragg Apprenticeship Program
Pope Air Force Base Apprenticeship Program
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