Apprenticeship Idaho QPA Standards Application

Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program Standards
An Apprenticeship Idaho Quality Pre-Apprenticeship (QPA) is an program or set of strategies that creates a diverse and ready-to-work talent pipeline that is designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) with the intent to contribute to a statewide system of workforce development that supports employers' needs and leads to industry-driven career pathways for individuals.

QPA can provide workers with the education, skills, and confidence to build a foundation for apprenticeship while investing in a diverse, equitable, and adaptable workplace for all Idahoans.

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Program Responsibilities and Requirements
Please confirm that you have read and understand the review, registration, and reporting requirements of a QPA Program Provider. Click here to read rules: https://labor-idaho-6530659.hs-sites.com/qpa-idaho
Did you read and do you understand and agree to the records maintenance, reporting, and review process referenced above?*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Component 1: Provider Information
Name of QPA Provider*
Specify the organization type that best describes your organization*

Public/GovernmentNon-ProfitPrivate/For Profit
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Website Address
FEIN*
Contact Information
QPA Point of Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone*
Ext

Associated Registered Apprenticeship Program(s)

Please name at least one Registered Apprenticeship Program to which this QPA program is connected.
Is the RAP Sponsor associated with this QPA, the same as the QPA Provider?*

YesNo
Associated Registered Apprenticeship Program
USDOL Registration Number
Registered Apprenticeship Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Ext
Please upload MOU/Agreement with RAP Sponsor Partner(s)*

You can upload multiple MOUs if you have more than one RAP Sponsor attached to this QPA program
Cancelof

On the Job Learning (OJL) Partner Information
Who will provide the Hands-On Learning Experience?*

RAP SponsorQPA ProviderNo Hands-On Training Experience is provided in this QPAOther
Name of OJL Partner
Occupations this training could lead to*
List the RAP occupation(s) that will be associated with this QPA
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
OJL Partner Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Phone Number
Ext
Email
example@example.com

Related Technical Instruction (RTI) Partner Information

aka Classroom Training
Is the RTI Partner the Same or Different from the QPA Program Provider?*

RAP SponsorQPA ProviderOther
Name of Provider if different than QPA Program Provider
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Ext.
Email
example@example.com

Component 1 Continued: Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program Information
Entry Requirements
Is there a minimum age requirement?*

YesNo
Enter Age
Are there any physical requirements?*

YesNo
Enter Physical Requirements
Are there any educational requirements before entering this QPA?*

YesNo
Enter Educational Requirements
Are there any additional requirements to enter into this QPA?*

YesNo
Enter Additional Requirements
If a minimum requirement or outcome of the QPA conflicts with the minimum requirements of the associated RAP, please explain:

QPA Program Outline
Related Technical Instruction - Please paste RTI outline here:*
Estimated number of RTI hours or hour range*
Recommended number of hours should be between 0-150 hours
OJT/Work Based Learning - Please paste OJT outline here: *
Estimated number of OJT hours or hour range*
Recommended number of hours should be between 0-1000 hours - Should not exceed 1000 hours.
Certifications and/or Credentials that will be earned as a result of this QPA*
eg. drivers, license technical certs, etc.
Do you attest the QPA training and curriculum provided is based on industry standards, and supports the facilitated entry into the associated RAP?*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Component 2: Strategies for Long-Term Success
Please describe the method of outreach and recruitment efforts that will be used to grow your QPA:*
Detail educational and pre-vocational services if applicable: *
e.g. coaching job readiness, English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, financial literacy
Do you attest this QPA includes strategies to increase RAP opportunities and that QPA participants will be qualified to enter into one or more associated RAPs upon successful completion?*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Component 3: Access to Appropriate Supportive Services
DEFINE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES HERE
How does this program provide access to appropriate supportive services?*

The program directly provides supportive services to participantsThe program facilitates access to supportive services for participants
Please explain how this program provides access (through direct services, referrals to partner organizations, etc.) to appropriate supportive services:*
Supportive Services Definition - Services that help reduce or mitigate barriers to career entry, pursuit, or completion.
Do you attest this QPA program either directly provides and/or facilitates access to supportive services for participants?*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Component 4: Access to a Driver's License
Please explain how this program addresses the potential need to have a valid Idaho driver's license when it is a required prerequisite for a RAP. Does the QPA structure offer any transportation supports for QPA students to attend QPA training? *
Do you attest that the program addresses the potential need to have a valid Idaho driver's license.*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Component 5: Promote Sustainable Partnerships within RAPs
Please detail how this QPA create and/or promote sustainable partnerships Registered Apprenticeship programs and provide direct assistance to participants applying to them:*
Do you attest this program incorporates the below three components related to Sustainable Partnerships within RAPs? collaboratively promote Registered Apprenticeship to other employers Registered Apprenticeship as a preferred means for employers to develop a skilled workforce, focus and to create career opportunities.*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Component 6: Provide meaningful OJT that does not displace paid employees
Do you attest that this QPA, if approved by Apprenticeship Idaho, will not displace paid employees?*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Component 7: Facilitate entry or articulation into a registered apprenticeship
If applicable, detail how the program will facilitate entry or articulation into a Registered Apprenticeship IF the MOUs do not outline this process.
Do you attest this program will facilitate entry or articulation into the associated RAP?*

YesNo
Do you attest QPA participant(s) are made aware, prior to entry of the program, that completion of the QPA does not guarantee placement in a RAP?*

YesNo
Sorry! You cannot move ahead unless you agree to the term above.

Review and Reporting Requirements Quality Pre-Apprenticeships will be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Labor (IDOL) according to the following timeframes:

1. Within one year after the first cohort completes, IDOL may conduct a virtual review.

2. Thereafter, IDOL may review the program every other year.

3. For each review, IDOL will notify the applicant of the review date at least 30 days in advance and provide a written report of outcomes to the program within 45 days. If IDOL notes areas of concern, the program must take corrective action and respond to IDOL within 45 days of the report being issued. Once the program satisfies all requirements, IDOL will send an official letter that it has been returned to good standing. I attest that the program will provide this information according to the timeframes. If the applicant is not the training provider, the applicant attests it will satisfy these requirements on behalf of the training provider.

A Quality Pre-Apprenticeships must maintain and report the following information to the Idaho Department of Labor according to the respective timeframes.

1. Any time the program title, training provider, or active registered apprenticeship sponsor changes, the applicant must immediately resubmit the application, check "program modification," and highlight the changes.

2.Any time the program competencies or hours change by at least 20%, the applicant must immediately resubmit the application, check "program modification," and highlight the changes.

3. Within two weeks after a cohort begins, the Recognized QPA Training Provider must report the following by submitting signed pre-apprenticeship agreements for each participant. Pre-apprenticeship agreement template is included in the recognized program documents

4. Within two weeks after a cohort completes, the applicant must report each per participant: Outcome: Completed; Cancelled; Withdrew Completion data, if applicable Entered a registered apprenticeship. entered into related employment, entered a related diploma program.

6. The Idaho Department of Labor may request this information at any time. I attest that the program will provide this information according to the timeframes. If the applicant is not the training provider, the applicant attests it will satisfy these requirements on behalf of the training provider.

By signing below, you understand and agree to the terms and requirements your organization being recognized by Apprenticeship Idaho as a Quality Pre-Apprenticeship program in the state of Idaho.
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Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program Standards

Program Responsibilities and Requirements

Component 1: Provider Information

Contact Information

Associated Registered Apprenticeship Program(s)

On the Job Learning (OJL) Partner Information

Related Technical Instruction (RTI) Partner Information

Component 1 Continued: Quality Pre-Apprenticeship Program Information

Entry Requirements

QPA Program Outline

Component 2: Strategies for Long-Term Success

Component 3: Access to Appropriate Supportive Services

Component 4: Access to a Driver's License

Component 5: Promote Sustainable Partnerships within RAPs

Component 6: Provide meaningful OJT that does not displace paid employees

Component 7: Facilitate entry or articulation into a registered apprenticeship