Cleveland Public Power Intern to Apprentice Program

APPA National Conference June 15, 2009

Introduction „ CPP commenced operation in 1906 „ The Largest Municipal electric system in Ohio „ CPP serves approximately 80,000 customers and has embarked

on a major expansion to serve more customers in the City of Cleveland „ Capacity Expansion to increase system capacity from 350 MW to 600 MW „ Expanded Services „

Services all City Streetlights in the City „ Developing New Local Generation Projects „ Website Services 2

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General Work Force Demographics „ 30% of the U.S. workforce will soon be over 65 and more than half

will be between 55 and 64 „ Baby Boomers (1946 – 1964) About 78 million „ Generation X (1965 – 1980)50 million (36% drop!) „ The population of Generation X is smaller and insufficient to replace all the Baby Boomers. „ Generation Y (1978 – 2000)* (Millennial Generation) approximately 76 million Increased Industry Demand: Demand for engineering and line personnel is anticipated to increase

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Industry Statistics Utility Worker Age „ Average age of utility workers is nearly 50 (older than the

national average). „ Average age of the workforce in power plants is 48. „ Average age of Plant Managers is 48. „ Average age of operations, maintenance, and engineering

managers on power plants is 52.

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CPP Workforce Statistics 2007

2009

„ Average Age of CPP Local 39 members

47.3 yrs

46.4 yrs

„ Average age of CPP Senior Lineman

43.8 yrs

48.5 yrs

54.6 yrs

52.6 yrs

(36 Linemen: Youngest is 38 and two are over 60 yrs old) „ Average age of CPP Leader Lineman (One at 43 years old; the remaining seven are over 51 years old)

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CPP Workforce Statistics Continued

„ Average age of CPP Line Foreman

2007

2009

59.0 yrs

56.2 yrs

53.0 yrs

55.0 yrs

52.0 yrs

53.0 yrs

(Only three; 58,59, and 60) „ Average age of CPP Trouble Foreman

(One I 47; the remaining three are over 54 years old) „ Average age of CPP Underground Foreman

(Two at 52 years old)

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CPP 2007 Workforce Statistics Apprentices AGE 33 48 47 35 43 54 33 28 49 33 40

RETIREMENT YEAR 2030 2017 2015 2029 2027 2008 2027 2033 2020 2030 2024

AVERAGE AGE OF APPRENTICES: 40.2 years

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Eligibility Requirements 2007 Local 39 Eligibility Provisions „ Candidates for apprenticeship openings will be selected based on the following: „ „ „ „

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50% of all apprenticeship openings will be filled by the most eligible senior candidate based on the Division’s affirmative action goals. 50% of all apprenticeship openings will be filled by the most eligible senior candidate based on bid procedures. If these affirmative action goals cannot be met from inside the Division, the City has the right to use applicants from outside the Division All candidates must be a line helper driver, cable splicer helper or line clearance classification for a minimum one (1) year except to meet affirmative action goals. All candidates must acquire signatures of recommendations from (2) journeyman The eligibility requirements may be changed by mutual agreement of the City and the Union as approved for under the labor management committee as the Divisions affirmative action goals are achieved. 8

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New Eligibility Requirements in the Redesigned Apprenticeship Program To be considered for the Apprenticeship Program applicants must be one of the following: „

Line Helper Driver or Line Clearance Man

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Graduating High School Senior from Cleveland Metropolitan School District

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CPP Meter Reader Transition Program Participant

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Transferring Apprentice from a Joint Apprentice Council Approved Apprentice Program

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CPP Partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District Apprenticeship opportunities will open to CMSD to attract graduating seniors that have at least a “C” average (GPA of 2.75 or above) and that demonstrates a propensity to remain in the program and to develop and grow in a challenging environment. 1. 2.

Career Day Recruitment Approach Long Term Curriculum Approach

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Career Day Recruitment Approach „ Presentations were held at six CMSD high schools where

students experienced interesting and informative booths displaying career opportunities in the electric utilities industry. „ High schools selected by the Cleveland Metropolitan School

System include: „ „ „ „ „ „

Carl F. Shuler East Tech Glenville John F. Kennedy Max Hayes Rhodes 11

Apprentice Programs to Consider „ Cable Splicer „ Gas Turbine Mechanic „ Lineworker „ Low Tension Lineworker „ Metering „ Power Dispatch „ Transformer Repair

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Cleveland Public Power Internship Eligibility Requirements „ 2009 CMSD High School Graduate „ Passed the Ohio Graduation Test „ 18 Years of age by September 1st „ 2.50 GPA (3.0 GPA for Power Dispatch) „ Minimum “C” average in math „ Good physical conditioning „ Mechanically inclined „ City of Cleveland resident „ Driver’s License (Required for CDL Training) 13

Internship Application Materials „ City of Cleveland Application „ Two Letters of Recommendation from non-relatives

Good Character Hard Worker Team Player Committed Disciplined Fast Learner Responsible Dependable „ High School Transcript „ Must have temporary drivers permit by May 1st (and ability to obtain licenses by July 1st) 14

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CDL Training – Going the Extra Mile „ Apprenticeship Eligibility

In order to meet the minimum qualifications for the Apprenticeship Program, applicants must obtain a Commercial Drivers License „ CPP will arrange for CDL training and initial testing for Summer Intern Program top performers „ CDL has value beyond the Apprenticeship program „

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Line Helper Driver Drives a line truck in connection with the installation and maintenance of electrical lines and cables. ƒ Assists in the installation, removal, relocation, and repair of guys, crossarms, insulators, brackets, braces, transformers, oil switches, arresters, potheads, cut-outs, street lamps, and high and low tension cables ƒ Assist in making temporary repairs on lines and equipment ƒ Assists in the installation and removal of poles ƒ Assist in digging post holes and in framing, gaining, shaving, and stepping poles

Minimum Qualifications ƒ A High School Diploma or GED is required. A valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s license is required. Must be able to lift and 16 carry a minimum of 30 pounds.

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Intern Pre-Screening Process „ Review Application materials „ „ „

City of Cleveland Application Two Letters of Recommendation High School Transcript

„ Interview Candidates „

All applicants that submit all required documents by the Application Deadline were interviewed

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High School Recruiting Effort Career Day „ Displays „ „ „ „ „

Interactive and Informative Educational Energy Bike Safety Town Individual Apprentice Program displays „ „ „ „ „ „

Meter Lineman (overhead) Low Tension Line Cable (underground) Gas Turbine Power Dispatch

„ CPP Marketing Materials „ General Information on CPP 18

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Career Day Display Booths „ Lineman Apprenticeship (Overhead)

display configuration of a pole top transformer connection „ 8 foot pole „ cross arms „ Insulators „ Transformers „ Connections „ 4x4 table top displays „ Apprenticeship training „ Salaries „ Career opportunities „ Linemen/craftsmen talking about the apprentice discipline „

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2009 Opportunities Summer Intern Pre-screening during month of April „ Summer Intern Selection „ 12 positions „ CDL Training Selection „ Up to 10 positions „ Apprenticeship Selection „ 6 positions 20

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Career Day Information Annual Starting Salaries

Hourly / Yearly

„ Apprentice Lineman

$23.29 / $48,443 $23.11 / $48,068 $22.79 / $47,403 $23.11 / $48,068 $23.79 / $49,483

„ Apprentice Cable Splicer „ Apprentice Meterman „ Apprentice Gas Turbine Mechanic „ Apprentice Switchboard Operator

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2009 Intern Recruitment Process „ Intern to Apprentice Special Project Team visited early

in the year 6 Cleveland Metropolitan School District High Schools „ Approximately 80 students attended the Career Day presentations at the schools „ March 14th Parent Information session held with approximately 45 students who attended with their parents „ Anyone could apply „ Students that received offer letters from CPP attended the Parent Information session 22

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2009 Intern Recruitment Process Continued „ There was a total of 26 students, 6

of which were female, who were interviewed for the Intern to Apprentice Program by a CPP panel „ Twelve slots were available for this internship, 11 have been confirmed and 1 still pending. If the one pending slot is filled, there will be in the program 9 male and 3 female interns 23

2009 Intern Recruitment Process Continued „ Students will gain exposure in the areas of Line, Meter,

Cable and Power Dispatch „ Orientation is scheduled to start on June 5, 2009 „ Internship will start on June 6, 2009

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Curriculum Development Approach „ Development of Apprentice Program in the High

School Curriculum „

Within two years develop a curriculum in the CMSD that will allow students to pursue a vocational diploma in electrical utilities services „ This will be accomplished by cooperation with CPP subject matter experts and CMSD vocational experts „ By the end of 2010, the parties hope to have developed a draft curriculum for State certification „ CPP’s Apprenticeship Program is already State certified which will expedite the approval process 25

2009 Timeline of Events „ March 31, 2009 „ First 2 weeks of April, ’09 „ First Week of May, ‘09

Application deadline Interviews Conducted Intern Selection / Offer Letter Sent

„ Phase I (3 weeks) „

June 8 June 9

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June 11

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June 12 June 15 –26

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Orientation and Electricity 101 Part I Electricity 101 Part II and PPE Training Electrical Training and Traffic Control Training or Pole Climbing Training Confined Space Training and Aerial Lifts Safety Training CPR Training and First Aid Training Pole Climbing Training or 26

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2009 Timeline of Events „ Phase II (4 weeks) „ June 29 – July 24 „ Phase III ( 4 weeks) „ July 27 – Aug. 21 „ Aug. 24 – Aug. 28

Field Training and Classroom Instruction CDL Training and Licensing Field Training and Classroom Instruction

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Plain Dealer Article – Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

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Plain Dealer Article – Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

“On the ground, Taylor said his left foot went numb. The numbness crept up his leg, his side, his arm and across his face. An ambulance arrived…” 29

Questions?

2008 Intern – Apprentice

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