Maine Apprenticeship Council meeting

April 12, 2018: 9:00 AM
TBD

Maine Apprenticeship Council-Quarterly Mtg Agenda 04/12/18 9am - 11:30am Penobscot Job Corps Call To Order Jennifer McKenna Introduction of Council members and Guests Jennifer McKenna Approval of Minutes from the last meeting Jennifer McKenna New Business Jennifer McKenna / Joan Dolan Apprenticeship Annual Report Apprenticeship Biennial Plan LD 1327 LD 1857 Healthcare Workforce Forum Sunday River Ski Resort ? culinary apprenticeship Old Business Joan Dolan Council Membership Update Compliance with CFR 29.29 and 29.30 continues to be in process w/USDOL Policy review ? minimum apprenticeship wage increase? Reports Director Joan Dolan Opportunity for guests to address the council Jennifer McKenna Federal Update Lee Reynolds, USDOL Other? Upcoming Meeting Schedule ? meetings held from 9:00 ? 11:30 a.m. Jennifer McKenna Locations need to be determined. Need suggestions and/or volunteers July 12, 2018 ? 9 ? 11:30 a.m. BIW? October 11, 2018 ? 9-11:30 a.m. JMG? January 10, 2019 April 11, 2019 Adjournment Jennifer McKenna

Maine Apprenticeship Council Meeting Minutes April 12, 2018 Penobscot Job Corps, Bangor, ME

Attending: Jennifer McKenna, Plumbers and Pipefitters UA 716, MAC Chair; Jen Boynton, Coordinator, Maine General Staffing and Resource Management; Marion Sprague, Manufacturers Association of Maine; Lisa Larson, President, EMCC; Allan Shepard, IBEW567; Scott Christman, BIW; Tracey Cooley, Center Director, Penobscot Job Corp; Robin Wood, Reed & Reed; Doug Robertson, CTE Schools Staff: Joan Dolan, Director of Apprenticeship & Strategic Partnerships; Eileen Miazga, Apprenticeship Specialist; Derek Fassett, ETS III Guests: Lee Reynolds, USDOL/Office of Apprenticeship;

Agenda Item Discussion Follow up Introduction of Council Members and guests Jen McKenna called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Introductions were made Dr. Cooley welcomed everyone to Job Corps Members and guests acknowledged. Thank you to the Advanced Baking students for the elegant pastries Approval of previous meeting minutes Motion to approve: Tracey Cooley Second: Lisa Larson Minutes approved New Business Joan • Annual report: Presented for approval New format this year with less detail

• Pertinent Legislation - Expands Apprenticeship opportunity to develop career pathway for returning veterans: LD 1327-An Act To Allow Former Military
Medical Personnel To Perform Certain Medical Services; approved. LD1857-An Act To Implement the
Recommendations of the Commission To Streamline Veterans' Licensing and Certification Regarding Licensed Practical Nurses; moving
forward.

• Recognition Event for new sponsors - in planning stage; working with Broadreach Public Relations • Healthcare Workforce Forum – Joan presented; great interest in apprenticeship • New Sponsor-Sunday River Ski Resort

Jen McKenna • Eastern Seaboard Conference to be held in Portland, ME, June 2019. It is the 75th anniversary. Jen McKenna is on planning committee; there will be a sub-committee of employers

Joan will distribute copies when they become available

Jen Boynton - LPN’s are used most often in long term care. Potential for up to 400 workers Lisa L. – This program offers an innovative opportunity

Old Business

Council Membership update: CTE Schools will have representation on council Two remaining open seats Cianbro submitted their application Compliance with CFR 29.29 and 29.30 29.30 Maine submission needs the date changed; General State statues are not in compliance with new Federal EEO regulations; will require Legislative approval. Feds want to ensure 29.30 is correct before acting on 29.29 Policy Review - tabled for later review

Meg will fill in until new hire is finalized

Lee-State will receive formal letter stating what changes need to be made Reports

Directors Report-Joan Dolan • Maine Health considering entry level health care worker training; yearlong program; WIOA/CSSP/OJT • WNTO Grant – slower than anticipated to make employer connections • LVERS - received technical training on apprenticeship • New rack card shared with Council • MAP funding is getting tight Motion to accept: Tracey Cooley; Second: Alan Shepherd Data Update – Derek Fassett Review of additional work required by staff and employers Prison Industries – Eileen Miazga Review of apprenticeship opportunities via Prison Industries and Guide Dog Training

USDOL – Lee Reynolds Trainings will be scheduled for apprenticeship staff Federal budget is approved Contractor hired to create national standards January 2019 is deadline for compliance with Federal EEO

Upcoming Meeting Schedule July 12, 2018, 9:00am-11:30am, BIW

October 11, 2018, JMG January 10th, 2019, IBEW April 11, 2019 TBD BIW – Bring Driver’s License, Passport; takes approx. 20 minutes to check in. Scott will arrange for parking. Adjournment Motion to adjourn: Alan Shepherd Approved: Tracey Cooley Dr. Cooley provided tour of Job Corps facility

Submitted by Eileen Miazga, BES

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