Workforce
Youth Construction Pre-Apprenticeship logic model
In the county, 14% of 16- to 24-year-olds are neither in school nor working, while building trades unions report open apprenticeship seats they cannot fill because applicants lack the math, safety credentials and driver's licenses entry requires.
Inputs
- Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) instructors and a training shop
- Direct-entry agreements with 4 registered apprenticeship programs (carpenters, electricians, laborers, plumbers)
- Stipends of $15 per hour for training hours and support funds for tools, boots and transportation
- Case managers trained in youth development
Activities
- Recruit youth through high schools, reentry partners and the American Job Center
- Deliver a 10-week, 300-hour MC3 cohort with applied math and OSHA 10 training
- Provide driver's license prep and remove barriers with supportive services funds
- Coach each graduate through apprenticeship applications and interviews
Outputs
- 4 cohorts of 18 youth enrolled each year
- 60 youth complete MC3 and earn OSHA 10 each year
- 42 graduates obtain a driver's license during or after the program
- 60 apprenticeship applications submitted with coach support
Short-term outcomes
- 83% of enrollees complete the 10-week cohort
- Graduates' applied math scores rise to apprenticeship entry level
Intermediate outcomes
- 65% of graduates enter a registered apprenticeship or construction job within 6 months
- Median quarterly earnings in the second quarter after exit exceed $9,400
Long-term impact
- Graduates reach journey-worker status and family-sustaining wages
- Trades apprenticeship classes in the region reflect the county's demographics
Indicators and data sources
| Indicator | Source | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Registered apprenticeship enrollment of graduates | DOL RAPIDS or the state apprenticeship agency database | Quarterly |
| Employment and median earnings in Q2 and Q4 after exit | State UI wage records via the WIOA performance reporting system | Quarterly |
| Credential attainment (MC3 certificate, OSHA 10) | Program case management system | Per cohort |
| Cohort completion rate | Program attendance records | Per cohort |
Assumptions
- Partner apprenticeship programs keep direct-entry seats open for graduates
- Regional construction demand stays steady over the grant period
Programs this model suits
- DOL YouthBuild grants
- WIOA Title I Youth funds through the local workforce development board
- State apprenticeship expansion and building trades training funds
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