Sec. 145. Registered apprenticeship opportunities responding to the COVID–19 national emergency
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From the funds appropriated under subsection (d), the Secretary shall award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible entities on a competitive basis to create or expand apprenticeship programs registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (commonly known as the National Apprenticeship Act ; 50 Stat. 664, chapter 663; 29 U.S.C. 50 et seq.), which shall include pre-apprenticeship and youth apprenticeship programs. In making awards under subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that— not less than 50 percent of the funds appropriated under subsection
(d)shall be awarded to States in accordance with the award information described in the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Training and Employment Guidance Letter No. 17–18 issued on May 3, 2019; the remaining funds appropriated under subsection
(d)after funds are awarded under paragraph
(1)shall be used for supporting national industry and equity intermediaries and local intermediaries; and funds awarded under this section shall be used for creating or expanding registered apprenticeship opportunities, including pre-apprenticeships and youth apprenticeships, and activities including— supportive services; recruitment and retention strategies for program participants with a priority for programs serving a high number or high percentage of individuals with barriers to employment and nontraditional apprenticeship populations; expansion of registered apprenticeship program opportunities in high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors and occupations; costs associated with related instruction or wages while participating in related instruction; improving educational alignment; and encouraging employer participation. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall identify and disseminate strategies and tools to support virtual and online learning and training in registered apprenticeship programs. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000,000 through fiscal year 2022.
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Registered apprenticeship opportunities responding to the COVID–19 national emergency
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