ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session

Majority Research Staff

House: COM DPA 10-0-0-1

HB 2591: apprenticeships; registration; certificate

Sponsor: Representative Wilmeth, LD 2

Caucus & COW

Overview

Prescribes requirements for the Department of Economic Security (DES) registered apprenticeships.

History

DES is a state agency that provides protective and assistance services to Arizona’s children, adults and families. DES administers a broad range of programs related to children’s services, guardianship and adoption, child support enforcement, developmental disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, domestic violence, adult protective services, medical assistance eligibility, nutritional assistance, independent living, employment assistance and unemployment insurance. Its three primary goals are to strengthen individuals and families, increase self-sufficiency and develop the capacity of communities (Title 41, Chapter 14, A.R.S.).

DES establishes special purpose councils as are required by state and federal law, rules or regulations or determined to be essential to the public's interest, including an apprenticeship advisory council (A.R.S. 41-1981).

The Arizona Apprenticeship Advisory Committee coordinates, advises and recommends approval of procedures for the registration of apprenticeship programs and establishes quality thresholds of employers and employees in a sound, voluntary system of apprenticeship for men and women in skilled trades and occupations.

Provisions

1. Declares apprenticeships that are registered by DES must:

a. include written apprenticeship agreements;

b. define work processes and training plans;

c. provide progressive wage increases;

d. provide proper supervision and safety training; and

e. issue certificates of completion. (Sec. 1)

2. Defines apprenticeship as a formal, structured, earn-and-learn training model that combines paid, supervised on-the-job learning with related technical instruction to develop competent and skilled workers in an industry-recognized occupation. (Sec. 1)

3. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

Amendments

Committee on Commerce

1. Removes the prescriptive requirements for registered apprenticeship.

2. Modifies the definition of apprenticeship to include a training model with related technical instruction pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor standards for registering apprenticeship programs.

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