Part of the "SOWEGA WORKS" initiative
Create an apprenticeship program modeled after KY FAME/GO FAME/FAME USA to place current high school students into apprenticeships with local industry. Students would complete educational contact time and workforce experience through a sponsor facility, master a multi-layered technical skill set, obtain up to two years of work experience, and create a pipeline of highly skilled manufacturing talent for Albany-Dougherty County.
Tracks whether the program responds to jobs that are regularly needed, jobs with high turnover, and job requirements/qualifications.
Tracks the percentage of jobs filled through Albany Technical College industry partnerships.
Tracks whether Albany-Dougherty County poverty decreases within a decade due to increased gainful employment.
Tracks whether high school graduation rates increase due to youth seeing opportunities beyond high school that require a high school degree.
Tracks documentation and reporting of program successes and shortcomings through annual public reports.
Tracks creation of a review board made up of 4C Academy, Albany Technical College, and local employer participants.
Tracks whether Albany Technical College enrollment increases in high-demand career paths.
Tracks student and employer participation in the Apprenticeship Albany program.
Budget shown is not a fixed total. The report states leadership could be fulfilled by current organizations, including the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and/or the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission. This would save the cost of full-time work involved in coordinating the program. Apprenticeship costs, including pay and training, would be paid by each participating business and would differ depending on the work and training necessary.