Apprentice Feedback
Timely Evaluations = Better Performance
An expectation of participating in the apprenticeship program is to provide evaluations to the Joint Apprenticeship Training Program about each student’s on-the-job performance. We applaud the following contractors for completing 100% of their evaluations for their assigned apprentice(s) from July - December 2020; the information is truly invaluable. We strongly encourage all contractors to comply with the guidelines of the program so that when the June evaluations are due - we’ll have a 100% compliance!
This feedback helps:
- improve the apprentice’s on-the-job results
- qualify apprentices for the Training Coordinator’s list
- business agents to make the right placement for the student and to disqualify those who are not in good standing, and be replaced with another contractor
- provide direction to the JATC committees on whether or not disciplinary action is needed
Early Turnout Option for Apprentices
Have a great apprentice ready to turn out early? Apprentices may submit an application for early turnout for journeymen status if the following conditions are met:
- They have completed 53 months minimum of the 60-month program
- They have completed a minimum of 6,500 on-the-job training hours
- They have completed all 30 required classes and are in good standing
- They have completed all required community service hours
A contractor principal’s signature from the apprentice’s current place of employment is required for recommendation of early turnout. The final step of the process is review and approval by the local JATC subcommittee. Look for early turnout applications online on Total Track at www.totaltrack.org soon.
Questions?
Contact a local JATC Coordinator: Brad de Young (South Bay), Dave Gucho (East Bay) or Emilio Mariscal (North Bay).
Milwaukee Tool Donates to Apprenticeship Program
Milwaukee Tool has long been a supportive Associate Member of Bay Area SMACNA and Premier Partner with SMACNA National. Several years ago, they began a collaboration with Local 104 and the Bay Area Industry Training Fund and initiated a program to provide gifts and rewards for apprentices who have turned out with either outstanding grades and/or attendance records. Recently, Milwaukee Tool made a significant donation to the apprenticeship program by providing custom tool programs to support their hands-on learning. These tools encompass a full array of solutions designed specifically for their trades, such as accessories, hand tools and battery-operated tools.
This continuous partnership gives our apprentices confidence when using tools so they can better understand the importance of safety as well as the latest technology in the current market. As Milwaukee Tool representative Russell Worsnup said, “Our commitment has always been to the user and that starts within the apprenticeship program and where their future leads.”
Thank you to the Milwaukee Tool team for their generous support!