2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 26: LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 33: MAINE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEM
26 §2172-A. Apprenticeships

§2172-A. Apprenticeships

1. Notification to training applicants. The Department of Labor shall explain to each person seeking to enroll in a Maine Workforce Investment System program the general nature of registered apprenticeship programs, that a registered apprenticeship program is one of the job training options available under the Maine Workforce Investment System and ascertain that person's interest in such a program.

[ 2003, c. 114, §22 (AMD) .]

2. Referral. When an individual's employability development plan has been developed, the Department of Labor shall:

A. Determine whether the individual's employment goal includes an apprenticeable occupation by reference to a list of apprenticeable occupations provided by the State Apprenticeship and Training Council; [1993, c. 630, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

B. If the occupation appears on the list of apprenticeable occupations, contact the State Apprenticeship and Training Council for assistance in establishing a registered apprenticeship program as part of or following Maine Workforce Investment System training; [2003, c. 114, §23 (AMD).]

C. Ensure that the State Apprenticeship and Training Council provides to the Commissioner of Labor a semiannual and annual list of the number of Maine Workforce Investment System referrals received and the number of registered apprenticeship positions established from these referrals; and [2003, c. 114, §23 (AMD).]

D. If a registered apprenticeship program is developed under this subsection, provide the trainee with information on educational and training opportunities that may be of assistance for indenturing in the registered apprenticeship program. [1993, c. 630, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]

[ 2003, c. 114, §23 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1993, c. 630, §A1 (NEW). 2003, c. 114, §§22,23 (AMD).