Department of Labors | U.S. Department of Labor Issues Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program Final Rule | Top-Notch Contractors | Contractors Near Me
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Program Final Rule WASHINGTON, DC –The U.S. Department of Labor today published a final rule that will help expand apprenticeships in the United States by establishing a system for advancing the development of high-quality, Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs (IRAPs). IRAPs are high-quality apprenticeship programs, recognized as such by a third-party entity under standards established by the department in the new rule. Through these programs, individuals will be able to obtain workplace-relevant training and progressively advancing skills that result in an industry-recognized credential, all while getting paid for their work. An IRAP is developed or operated by entities such as trade and industry groups, corporations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, unions, and joint labor-management organizations. “Apprenticeships are widely recognized to be a highly effective job-training approach for Amer...