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Background: MMTC’s Work in Bridging the Skills Gap and The Future of Work
By 2020, there will be 6.6 million jobs going unfilled while many Americans remain jobless because their skills don’t match the job requirements. Apprenticeship programs provide an “earn-while-you-learn” opportunity for people to acquire the skills they need for the jobs of the future, while getting paid.
Since 2016, MMTC has worked in a partnership with the National Urban League and the Wireless Infrastructure Association under a U.S. Department of Labor contract to cultivate apprenticeship opportunities in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector and beyond. Through this role, MMTC is bridging the wealth, skills, and employment gaps by connecting the people who need jobs with the companies that need people. Our goal is to make sure underrepresented populations get good paying, middle-skill jobs through apprenticeships and job-readiness programs that support and strengthen America’s most important industries.
MMTC’s Capabilities in Registered Apprenticeship
The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized MMTC as an apprenticeship “LEADER” (Leaders of Excellence in Apprenticeship, Development, Education, and Research) in the ICT sector. As a recognized intermediary, MMTC has the following experience and capabilities:
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- Leading subject matter expert (SME) on various U. S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship requirements:
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- Maps the skills needed for high-paying ICT jobs, including H1B jobs, and the translates those skills into relevant coursework/curriculum
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- Develops employer job requirements into RTI (Related Technical Instruction) needed to fulfill federal Department of Labor requirements for registered apprenticeship
- Produces conferences and events promoting the future of work and apprenticeships
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- Leading subject matter expert (SME) on various U. S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship requirements:
- Provides full-service consulting for industry and community partners:
- Identifies relevant community and industry partners that can provide a pipeline of students/apprentices and jobs
- Develops branded outreach methods and materials to communicate with industry partners, such as pamphlets, brochures, web pages, and informational webinars
- Assists with all aspects of the overall development and dissemination of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship curriculum, including:
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- Employer Training – Trains employers on compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan requirements for apprenticeship
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- Educational Institution Training – Assists with launch of training programs on other campuses and/or online, training of educators/faculty on program implementation, and launch of training programs at local community sites
- Apprenticeship and Pre-apprenticeship Program Training – Develops customized and branded marketing and outreach materials and strategies; develops program branding, publications, and informational webinars; and provides technical assistance and program evaluation materials, case studies, and fact sheets
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- Assists with all aspects of grant applications
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Brochures, Flyers, and Toolkits
Retooling Your Career for a COVID and Virtual World – Event Summary and Resources
Opportunity Partnerships One-Pager
NUL-MMTC Consortium Tri-Fold Brochure
Apprenticeship Technical Assistance Tools and Resources Flyer
MMTC-NUL Consortium Fact Sheet
29 CFR 30 EEO Guidelines Presentation – Training for Employers
TIRAP Registered Apprenticeship Program Brochure
Year 1 Final Report Presentation
Year 2 Final Report Presentation
Case Studies
2019 NUL-MMTC Case Study on Diversity in Registered Apprenticeship
Diversity and Inclusion in Registered Apprenticeship
Marketing Registered Apprenticeship through Social Media
NUL ULCC Case Study – Closing the Wireless Jobs and Skills Gaps
WIAAI Case Study – Building a Network of Access and Opportunity to Registered Apprenticeship
NUL-MMTC-WIA WIAAI Employer Case Study-TIRAP Employer Partner Vertical Limit
NUL-MMTC-WIA Building Innovative Platforms for Apprenticeships
Events
MMTC and NUL at National Apprenticeship Week
Jumpstart Your Tech Career Guide and Jumpstart Your Tech Business Guide
MMTC created the Jumpstart Your Tech Career Guide and Jumpstart Your Tech Business Guide to support those who are looking to start or strengthen their careers and businesses in the tech industry. The MMTC Jumpstart Your Tech Career Guide provides a four-step process along with resources to help you develop and execute your tech job search strategy. The four steps include:
- Step 1: Do relevant work.
- Step 2: Listen to the buzz.
- Step 3: Start applying.
- Step 4: Identify conferences and tech weeks to attend for training, resources, information sharing, and networking.
Whether you’re a student, a recent graduate, or a mid-level or seasoned professional exploring tech entrepreneurship, the MMTC Jumpstart Your Tech Business Guide provides a five-step process along with resources to help you develop and execute a strategy to launch your business. The five steps include:
- Step 1: Launch Your Tech Business
- Step 2: Fund Your Tech Business
- Step 3: Target Funders Who Support Diversity
- Step 4: Partner with Corporate Supplier Diversity Programs
- Step 5: Identify Peer Groups, Continuing Education Opportunities, Conferences and Events
Download the guides.