Skilled JOBS Act

This bill would change the National Apprenticeship Act. It would require registered apprenticeships and industry-recognized apprenticeship programs to employ at least 1 journeyworker (a fully skilled worker) for every 3 apprentices. Within 1 year, the Secretary of Labor would set up a process to approve outside groups, called standards recognition entities, that can recognize industry-recognized apprenticeship programs; these programs would need to include paid work, on-the-job learning, mentorship, classroom instruction, and a credential. The Secretary would also study how the ratio affects apprentice safety and program costs, and could then lower the number of journeyworkers required.

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Sponsors

• John James Republican sponsor
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