OBN SCI Craft Beer Apprenticeship Program

Are you someone who was justice involved and live in Southern California, New York City or Long Island, New York  and would like to join the Craft Beer Apprenticeship Program? 

If so, please carefully read our qualifications below.

An Applicant to become an apprentice must be:

•  At least 21 years of age.
• An individual who is or was justice-involved (Must provide information about how you were impacted by the criminal justice system). 

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For those potential candidates living in California: 

• You MUST live within Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties in California. If not, be willing to travel to these counties (The first brewery location for the on-the-job training portion of this program is located in Temecula, California & the 2nd brewery location is in San Diego, California).
• There is an educational requirement of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) equivalency or other high school equivalency credential is required. Applicant must provide an official transcript (s) for high school and any post-high school education. Applicant must submit the GED certificate or other high school equivalency credential if applicable.
• There is a physical requirement of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others. 

For those potential candidates living in New York State (specifically living in New York City, Nassau or Suffolk Counties): 

• You MUST Live within NYC, Nassau & Suffolk Counties and have access for transportation to Bay Shore, Long Island to complete the on-the-job training portion at Great South Bay Brewery. 
• You MUST have a Certificate of Relief or Certificate or Good Conduct. More information on these certificates can be obtained here: https://doccs.ny.gov/certificate-relief-good-conduct-restoration-rights
• How do you apply for these certificates? If you have completed your sentence, you may apply directly to the Certificate Review Unit for Certificates of Relief or Good Conduct. If you were convicted in another state or by a federal court, you may apply directly upon release from custody to the Certificate Review Unit.
• Where can you obtain more information about Certificates of Relief and Good Conduct, or licensing and employment? Article 23 of the Correctional Law deals with Certificates of Relief from Disabilities and Certificates of Good Conduct. Article 23A of the Correction Law deals with licenses and employment of persons convicted of criminal offenses. Consult your Parole Officer about specific questions you may have.
• There is an educational requirement of a high school diploma, General Education Development (GED) equivalency or other high school equivalency credential is required. Applicant must provide an official transcript (s) for high school and any post-high school education. Applicant must submit the GED certificate or other high school equivalency credential if applicable.
• There is a physical requirement of performing the essential functions of the apprenticeship program, with or without a reasonable accommodation, and without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others. 

FOR NYC, NASSAU & SUFFOLK COUNTY NEW YORK POTENTIAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

Use the below link to get a copy of your application for Certificate of Relief from Disabilities or for a Certificate of Good Conduct to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). 

Click on this link below:

https://doccs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2019/08/DOCCS-CRD-Application_Instructions.pdf

Where should I send my application?

State of New York

Department of Corrections and Community Supervision

ATTN: CERTIFICATE REVIEW UNIT

The Harriman State Campus-Building 2

1220 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12226-2050

Some helpful contact numbers:

• DOCCS's Certificate Review Unit (518) 485-8953
• Anywhere in NYS: Legal Action Center (212)243-1313
• New York City
  • Community Service Society (212)614-54412

If you are interested and meet the above minimum qualifications, please send an email to:

For NYC, Nassau & Suffolk Counties:

Send email to: info@obnfoundation.org Attn: Jim  

For California:

Send email to: info@obnfoundation.org Attn: Nicole

• Craft Beer Sales Director (Manager Food Service) Q*NET-SOC Code 11-9051.00.   RAPIDS CODE: 0593CB
• Craft Beer Sales Representative (Technical sales Specialist) Q*NET-SOC Code 41-4011.00   RAPIDS CODE: 2087CB
• Warehouse Manager (Storage & Distribution Manger) Q*NET-SOC Code 11-3071.02   RAPIDS Code: 2095CB

Source: San Diego State University. 

Professional Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Program. 

All courses for this Apprenticeship Program have been chosen by personal from: 

• SDSU Certificate in the Business of Craft Beer Program 
• OBN Second Chance Initiative 
• Prison Break Brewery
• Brewers Association 

Source: Second Chance Program

4-week Job Readiness Program (California applicants only at this time)

All chosen applicants will need to go through a 4-week Job Readiness Program given by Second Chance Program before starting the Craft Beer Apprenticeship Program.

• Each graduate of the 4-week Job readiness Program will be given a certificate from Second Chance Program.

Every Apprentice is required to participate in related instruction in technical subjects related to the occupation. Apprentices WILL BE PAID for hours spent attending related instruction classes.  See Appendix A for Work Process Schedule and Related Instruction Outline. 

Apprentice applicants seeking credit for previous experience gained outside the apprenticeship program must furnish such transcripts. records, affidavits, etc. that may be appropriate to substantiate the claim. OBN Second Chance Initiative Apprenticeship Program will evaluate the request for credit and make a determination during the apprentice's probationary period.

Every applicant selected for apprenticeship will serve a probationary period, which may not exceed 25 percent of the length of the program. 

Apprentices must be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages based on either a percentage or a dollar amount the current hourly journeywork wage rate. The progressive wage schedule can be found in Appendix A.

1. Equal Employment Pledge-29 CFR && 29.5 (b)(21) and 30.3(c)(1):   OBN Second Chance Initiative Apprenticeship Program will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex(including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, or because they are an individual with a disability  or a person 40-years or older.                                                                                                                 

OBN Second Chance Initiative Apprenticeship Program will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30. 

2. Affirmative Action Program-29 CFR && 29.5(b)(21), 30.4, and 30.10:  OBN Second Chance Inititative Apprenticeship Program acknowledges that it will adopt an affirmative action plan in accordance with 29 Title CFR & 30.4-30.9 (required for sponsors with five or more registered apprentices by two years from the date of the sponsor's registration or by two years from the date of registration of the program's fifth (5th) apprentice). Information and technical  assistance materials relating to the creation and maintenance of an affirmative action plan will be made available on the Office of Apprenticeship's website.

3. Selection Procedures: Every sponsor will adopt selection procedures for their apprenticeship programs, consistent with the requirements set forth in 29 CFR & 30.10(b). See Appendix A to enter your selection procedures for each occupation for which the sponsor intends to train apprentices.

If an applicant or an apprentice believes an issue exists that adversely affects the apprentice's participation in the apprenticeship program or violates the provisions of the  apprenticeship agreement or standards, the applicant or apprentice may seek releif. Nothing in these complaint procedures precludes an apprentice from pursuing any other remedy authorized under another Federal, State, or local law. Below are the methods by which apprentices may send a complaint :

1. Complaints regarding discrimination: Complaints must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and signature, the identity of the respondent, and a short description of the actions believed to be discriminatory, including the time and place. Generally, a complaint must be filed within 300 days of the alleged discrimination. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the following contact: 

 Ken Martin

ken@obnfoundation.org

 (787) 239-0785                                                                                           

2. Other General Complaints: The sponsor will hear and attempt to resolve the matter locally if written notification from the apprentice is received within 15 days of the alleged violation(s). The sponsor will make such rulings as it deems necessary in each individual case within 30 days of receiving the written notification. Any complaint described in that cannot be resolved by the program sponsor to the satisification of all parties may be submitted to the Registration Agency. Complaints may be filed with the Registration Agency at:  

Mr. Arthur Page 

550 West C Street. Suite 980 

San Diego, CA 92101                                                             

The Registration Agency is the United States Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. General inquiries, notifications and requests for technical assistance may be submitted to the Registration Agency using the contact information below:  

Mr. Arthur Page 

550 West C Street. Suite 980 

San Diego, CA 92101