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Overview of a Registered Apprenticeship Program It’s an employer-driven training model that combines on-the-job training with job-related instruction. This “earn and learn” approach helps workers start new careers and helps businesses recruit and retain a highly-skilled workforce. NRAEF & AHLA are offering customized support to help design the registered apprenticeship program to meet each restaurant or hotel’s needs.

Overview of a Registered Apprenticeship Program “EARN & LEARN” • Dept. of Labor contract awarded to National Restaurant Association Education Foundation in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association • The industry’s first -ever hospitality apprenticeship program • Standards for restaurant and lodging manager approved by the U.S. Department of Labor in June 2017 • Professionalizes the hospitality industry and provides a clear pathway to success

Why Apprenticeship? Key Benefits for Employer • Higher retention rates • Skilled employees • Increased employee productivity • Potential fiscal support Key Benefits for Employee • Earn while you learn • Hands on training • Certification from AHLA or NRA • College credit

Components of Registered Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship 101: AHLA Program Occupation: Lodging Manager Purpose: To grow and expand the industry’s “bench strength” for managers Targeted to: Incumbent workers who have high potential for supervisor/management roles and; H.S. CTE graduates of lodging pre-apprenticeship program and; Graduates from a 2 and 4-year hospitality post-secondary program

Lodging Manager Program Overview Competency Based • Built from AHLA Certified Hotel Administrator and Certified Hospitality Supervisor • Structured On the Job Training Rotation • Estimated length of program – 7-8 months • Related Classroom Instruction o AHLEI curriculum o Employer based training

Apprenticeship 101: AHLA Program The Department of Labor requires AHLA to submit minimum requirements for apprentices, knowing that each employer will have their own policies. • 18 Years of age Age • High School Diploma or GED equivalency Education • $22k/$31k Entry/Exit Wage Ratio of apprentices to • 1:1 fully skilled professionals

Apprenticeship 101: AHLA Program BONUS! AHLA certifications funded by AHLEF, especially CHS

Apprenticeship 101: NRAEF Program Overview Occupation: Restaurant Manager Purpose: To grow and expand the industry’s “bench strength” for managers Targeted to: Incumbent workers who have been crossed trained in FOH and BOH positions who have high potential for supervisor roles and; Incumbent workers in a supervisory position that have high potential for management or; ProStart COA graduates and graduates from a 2 and 4-year hospitality post-secondary program

Apprenticeship 101: NRAEF Program Overview • A Competency Based Program o Employers will need to sign off on the competencies mastered through a checklist (20% variance permitted) o Competencies identified as most critical for success by industry subject matter experts, development of the Food and Beverage Service Competency Model, skill/role mapping, and job task analysis • Proposed OJL Hours o Up to 4,000 (two years), minimum 1,000 (6 months) • Proposed Related Instruction: 225 hours o Option A: Employer classroom training or online training o Option B: Community College classes o Option C: Self Study (ManageFirst, Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts, other approved training) o Option D: Online courses

Apprenticeship Minimum Requirements NRAEF and AHLA defines minimum requirements for apprentices, knowing that each employer will have their own policies. Education Age High School Diploma or 18 years old GED equivalency Probationary Ratio of Apprentices to Period Fully Skilled Professionals 2:1 – Two apprentices to one 6 months (restaurant manager) supervisor (RM) 6 weeks (lodging manager) 1:1 – One apprentice to one supervisor (LM)

Apprenticeship: Getting Started Getting Started: Employer’s Role 1. Review the competencies and standards 2. Sign an employer acceptance agreement that you agree to the standards 3. Sign a commitment letter for how many apprentices you will have 4. Identify apprenticeship sites and managers enroll apprentices 5. Let AHLA/NRAEF ensure training program meets competency checklist 6. Confirm apprentice mastery of each competency 7. Report on skills gained and one or more wage increases

Apprenticeship 101: Getting Started Employer Resources • Technical support and assistance from AHLA/NRAEF • PR promotion of employer apprenticeship partners • $1,000 per apprentice – first come, first serve • Access to state and local incentives (vary by state), including: – WIOA Funding – Tax Credits – Tuition Assistance

Employer Partners

Questions? CAROLINE ECKERT CARRIE ALEXANDER CEckert@NRAEF.org CAlexander@AHLA.COM 202-973-5395 202-289-3189