§681.480. What is a pre-apprenticeship program?
20 C.F.R. § 681.480
A pre-apprenticeship is a program designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in an apprenticeship program 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.) (referred to in this part as a “registered apprenticeship” or “registered apprenticeship program”) and includes the following elements:
Training and curriculum that aligns with the skill needs of employers in the economy of the State or region involved;
Access to educational and career counseling and other supportive services, directly or indirectly;
Hands-on, meaningful learning activities that are connected to education and training activities, such as exploring career options, and understanding how the skills acquired through coursework can be applied toward a future career;
Opportunities to attain at least one industry-recognized credential; and
A partnership with one or more registered apprenticeship programs that assists in placing individuals who complete the pre-apprenticeship program in a registered apprenticeship program.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Secs. 107, 121, 123, 129, 189, 503, Pub. L. 113-128, 128 Stat. 1425 (Jul. 22, 2014).
Source
Source: 81 FR 56398, Aug. 19, 2016, unless otherwise noted.