New Industry Apprenticeship Programs: Paid Training and Recognized Credentials.
This Act establishes a new, flexible system for "industry-recognized apprenticeship programs" (IRAPs), certified by independent entities. This provides citizens with more opportunities for paid vocational training, mentorship, and obtaining official industry credentials, improving job readiness. These programs must include paid work, on-the-job learning, and classroom instruction.
Key points
Establishes a new, flexible system for apprenticeships recognized by the private sector, increasing the availability of vocational training.
All new programs must guarantee participants paid work, mentorship, classroom instruction, and an industry-recognized credential upon completion.
The Department of Labor must create a low-bureaucracy process within one year to recognize the entities that oversee these programs.
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