,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hbid ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,september #ag1 #bjbj ,mrs4 ,davis of ,california 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia1 ,mr4 ,norcross1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,mr4 ,levin of ,michigan1 ,ms4 ,schrier1 ,ms4 ,wild1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,ms4 ,fudge1 ,mrs4 ,hayes1 ,mrs4 ,trahan1 ,mr4 ,trone1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 and ,ms4 ,underwood7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 and in addition to the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act and expand the national apprenticeship system to include apprenticeships1 youth apprenticeships1 and pre-apprenticeship registered under such ,act1 to promote the furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj4 #b4 ,effective date ,this ,act1 and the amendments made by this ,act1 shall take effect beginning on ,july #a1 #bjba4 #c4 ,amendment ,the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly referred to as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq471 is amended to read as follows3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #c4 ,programs under the national apprenticeship system4 ,sec4 #d4 ,transition provisions4 ,sec4 #e4 ,disaggregation of data4 ,sec4 #f4 ,relation to other laws4 ,title ,i--,promoting ,programs under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system ,subtitle ,a--,the ,office of ,apprenticeship1 ,state ,registration ,agency ,approval ,process1 and ,interagency ,agreement ,sec4 #aaa4 ,the ,office of ,apprenticeship4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,state apprenticeship agencies and ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,interagency agreement with ,department of ,education4 ,subtitle ,b--,process and ,standards for the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system ,sec4 #aba4 ,apprenticeable occupations standards4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,quality standards of programs under the national apprenticeship system4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,apprenticeship agreements4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,registration of programs under the national apprenticeship system4 ,subtitle ,c--,evaluations and ,research ,sec4 #aca4 ,program evaluations4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,national apprenticeship system research4 ,subtitle ,d--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #ada4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,ii--,modernizing the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system for the #bast ,century ,grants ,sec4 #bja4 ,grant requirements4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,uses of funds4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,grant evaluations4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,grant appropriations4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,office of ,apprenticeship established under section #aaa7;a74 7#b7 ,advisory ,committee ,the term ,advisory ,committee means the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships established under section #aab4 7#c7 ,apprentice ,the term apprentice means a program participant in an apprenticeship program4 7#d7 ,apprenticeship agreement ,the term apprenticeship agreement means a written agreement under section #abc between-- 7,a7 an apprentice1 a youth apprentice1 or a pre-apprentice2 and 7,b7 a sponsor4 7#e7 ,apprenticeship hub ,the term apprenticeship hub means a regional or sectoral qualified intermediary recognized by a ,state apprenticeship agency or a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship as organizing and providing activities and services related to the development of programs under the national apprenticeship system4 7#f7 ,apprenticeable occupation ,the term apprenticeable occupation means an occupation that the ,administrator has determined meets the requirements of section #aba4 7#g7 ,apprenticeship program ,the term apprenticeship program means a program that meets the standards described in section #abb7;b7 and is registered under this ,act4 7#h7 ,competency ,the term competency means the attainment of knowledge1 skills1 and abilities in a subject area1 as specified by an occupational skill standard and demonstrated by an appropriate written or hands-on proficiency measurement4 7#i7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,labor4 7#aj7 ,education and training provider ,the term education and training provider means-- 7,a7 an area career and technical education school2 7,b7 an early college high school2 7,c7 an educational service agency2 7,d7 a high school2 7,e7 a local educational agency or ,state educational agency2 7,f7 a ,tribal educational agency1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 or ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution2 7,g7 a postsecondary educational institution2 7,h7 a minority-serving institution 7as described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a7772 7,i7 a provider of adult education and literacy activities under the ,adult ,education and ,family ,literacy ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cbga et seq472 7,j7 a local agency administering plans under title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq471 other than section #aab or part ,c of that title 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gcb1 #gda72 7,k7 a related instruction provider1 including a qualified intermediary acting as a related instruction provider as approved by a registration agency2 or 7,l7 a consortium of entities described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k74 7#aa7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a program sponsor2 7ii7 a ,state workforce development board or ,state workforce agency1 or a local workforce development board or local workforce development agency2 7iii7 an education and training provider1 or a consortium thereof2 7iv7 if the applicant is in a ,state with a ,state apprenticeship agency1 such ,state apprenticeship agency2 7v7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7vi7 an industry or sector partnership1 a group of employers1 a trade association1 or a professional association that sponsors or participates in a program under the national apprenticeship system2 7vii7 a ,governor2 7viii7 a labor organization or joint-labor management organization2 or 7ix7 a qualified intermediary4 7,b7 ,sponsor requirement ,not fewer than one entity under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be the sponsor of a program under the national apprenticeship system4 7#ab7 ,indian ,tribe2 ,tribal organization ,the terms ,indian ,tribe and ,tribal organization have the meaning given the terms 7without regard to capitalization7 in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 7#ac7 ,interim credential ,the term interim credential means a credential issued by a registration agency1 upon request of the appropriate sponsor1 as certification of competency attainment by a program participant during participation in a program under the national apprenticeship system4 7#ad7 ,journeyworker ,the term journeyworker means a worker who has attained a level of skill1 abilities1 and competencies recognized within an industry as having mastered the skills and competencies required for the occupation4 7#ae7 ,national apprenticeship system ,the term national apprenticeship system means the apprenticeship programs1 youth apprenticeship programs1 and pre-apprenticeship programs that meet the requirements of this ,act4 7#af7 ,nontraditional apprenticeship population ,the term nontraditional apprenticeship population means a group of individuals 7such as a group of individuals from the same gender or race71 the members of which comprise fewer than #be percent of the program participants in an apprenticeable occupation under the national apprenticeship system4 7#ag7 ,nontraditional apprenticeship industry or occupation ,the term nontraditional apprenticeship industry or occupation refers to an industry sector or occupation that represents fewer than #aj percent of apprenticeable occupations or the programs under the national apprenticeship system4 7#ah7 ,pre-apprentice ,the term pre-apprentice means a program participant in a pre-apprenticeship program4 7#ai7 ,pre-apprenticeship program ,the term pre-apprenticeship program means a training model or program that-- 7,a7 prepares individuals for acceptance into an apprenticeship program2 7,b7 meets the standards described in section #abb7;c72 and 7,c7 is registered under this ,act4 7#bj7 ,program participant ,the term program participant means an apprentice1 a pre-apprentice1 or a youth apprentice4 7#ba7 ,qualified intermediary 7,a7 ,in general ,the term qualified intermediary means an entity that demonstrates expertise in building1 connecting1 sustaining1 and measuring the performance of partnerships described in subparagraph 7,b7 and serves program participants and employers by-- 7i7 connecting employers to programs under the national apprenticeship system2 7ii7 assisting in the design and implementation of such programs1 including curriculum development and delivery for related instruction2 7iii7 supporting entities1 sponsors1 or program administrators in meeting the registration and reporting requirements of this ,act2 7iv7 providing professional development activities such as training to mentors2 7v7 connecting students or workers to programs under the national apprenticeship system2 7vi7 developing and providing personalized program participant supports1 including by partnering with organizations to provide access to or referrals for supportive services and financial advising2 7vii7 providing services1 resources1 and supports for development1 delivery1 expansion1 or improvement of programs under the national apprenticeship system2 or 7viii7 serving as a program sponsor4 7,b7 ,partnerships ,the partnerships described in subparagraph 7,a7 means partnerships among entities involved in programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including-- 7i7 industry or sector partnerships2 7ii7 partnerships among employers1 joint labor-management organizations1 labor organizations1 community-based organizations1 industry associations1 ,state or local workforce development boards1 education and training providers1 social service organizations1 economic development organizations1 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations1 one-stop operators1 or one-stop partners1 in the ,state workforce development system2 or 7iii7 partnerships among one or more of the entities described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7#bb7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act1 except that such term does not include a certificate of completion of an apprenticeship4 7#bc7 ,registration agency ,the term registration agency means the ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship or ,state apprenticeship agency in a ,state that is responsible for-- 7,a7 approving or denying applications from sponsors for registration of programs under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state or area covered by the registration agency2 and 7,b7 carrying out the responsibilities of supporting the youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs registered by the registration agency4 7#bd7 ,related instruction ,the term related instruction means an organized and systematic form of instruction that meets the requirements of section #abb7;b77#a77;,c74 7#be7 ,related ,federal programs ,the term related ,federal programs means programs or activities under the following3 7,a7 ,the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 including adult education and literacy activities under such ,act4 7,b7 ,the ,wagner-,peyser ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq474 7,c7 ,the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq474 7,d7 ,the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq474 7,e7 ,the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adjj et seq474 7,f7 ,title ,i of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gbj et seq474 7,g7 ,title ,v of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef et seq474 7,h7 ,career and technical education programs at the postsecondary level under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7,i7 ,chapter #b of title ,,ii of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga et seq474 7,j7 ,chapter #da of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,k7 ,employment and training activities carried out under the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iija et seq474 7,l7 ,employment and training activities carried out by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7,m7 ,state unemployment compensation laws 7in accordance with applicable ,federal law74 7,n7 ,section #bca of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #fjeda74 7,o7 ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7,p7 ,employment and training programs carried out by the ,small ,business ,administration4 7,q7 ,section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d774 7,r7 ,educational assistance programs under chapters #cj through #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#bf7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,labor4 7#bg7 ,sponsor ,the term sponsor means an employer1 joint labor-management organization1 trade association1 professional association1 labor organization1 education and training provider1 or qualified intermediary that is applying to administer and operate a program under the national apprenticeship system4 7#bh7 ,state apprenticeship agency ,the term ,state apprenticeship agency means a ,state agency recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under section #aac4 7#bi7 ,state apprenticeship council ,the term ,state apprenticeship council means an entity established under section #aac7;b77#c7 to assist the ,state apprenticeship agency4 7#cj7 ,state office of apprenticeship ,the term ,state office of apprenticeship means the office designated by the ,administrator to administer programs under the national apprenticeship system in such ,state and meets the requirements of section #aaa7;b77#c74 7#ca7 ,state or local workforce development boards ,the terms ,state workforce development board and local workforce development board have the meanings given the terms ,state board and local board1 respectively1 in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#cb7 ,state workforce agency ,the term ,state workforce agency means the ,state agency with responsibility for workforce investment activities under chapters #b and #c of subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq41 #caca et seq474 7#cc7 ,,cte terms ,the terms area career and technical education school1 articulation agreement1 credit transfer agreement1 postsecondary educational institution1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution1 and work-based learning have the meanings given in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#cd7 ,,esea terms ,the terms dual or concurrent enrollment program1 early college high school1 education service agency1 high school1 local educational agency1 paraprofessional1 and ,state educational agency have the meanings given in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#ce7 ,tribal educational agency ,the term ,tribal educational agency has the meaning given the term in section #facb of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gdeb74 7#cf7 ,,wioa terms ,the terms career pathway1 in-demand industry sector or occupation1 individual with a barrier to employment1 industry or sector partnership1 labor market area1 local area1 one-stop center1 one-stop operator1 one-stop partner1 ,state1 supportive services and workforce development system have the meanings given in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#cg7 ,youth apprentice ,the term youth apprentice means a participant in a youth apprenticeship program4 7#ch7 ,youth apprenticeship program ,the term youth apprenticeship program means a model or program that meets the standards described in section #abb7;d7 and is registered under this ,act4 #c4 ,programs under the national apprenticeship system ,any funds appropriated under this ,act shall only be used for1 or provided to1 programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including any funds awarded for the purposes of grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements1 or the development1 implementation1 or administration1 of program under the national apprenticeship system4 #d4 ,transition provisions ,the ,secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to provide for the orderly transition to the authority of this ,act 7as amended by the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj7 from any authority under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly referred to as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq471 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj4 #e4 ,disaggregation of data ,the disaggregation of data under this ,act shall not be required when the number of program participants in a category is insufficient to yield statistically reliable information or when the results would reveal personally identifiable information about a program participant or would reveal such information when combined with other released information4 #f4 ,relation to other laws ,nothing in this ,act shall invalidate or limit the remedies1 rights1 and procedures under any ,federal law or the law of any ,state or political subdivision of any ,state or jurisdiction that provides greater or equal protection for individuals based on race1 color1 religion1 national origin1 sex1 sexual orientation1 age1 genetic information1 or disability than are afforded by this ,act4 ,i ,promoting ,programs under the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system ,a ,the ,office of ,apprenticeship1 ,state ,registration ,agency ,approval ,process1 and ,interagency ,agreement #aaa4 ,the ,office of ,apprenticeship 7a7 ,establishment of the ,office of ,apprenticeship ,there is established1 in the ,employment and ,training ,administration of the ,department of ,labor1 an ,office of ,apprenticeship 7referred to in this section as the ,office71 which shall be directed by an ,administrator who has demonstrated knowledge of the national apprenticeship system necessary to head the ,office4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,administrator shall be responsible for the administration of this ,act1 including3 7#a7 ,promotion and awareness activities ,the ,administrator shall carry out promotion and awareness activities1 including the following3 7,a7 ,supporting the development or scaling of apprenticeship models nationally1 promoting the effectiveness of youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and apprenticeship programs1 and providing promotional materials to ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state workforce development systems or local workforce development systems1 ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies1 employers1 trade associations1 professional associations1 industry groups1 labor organizations1 joint labor-management organizations1 education and training providers1 ,federal and ,state correctional facilities1 and prospective apprentices in such programs4 7,b7 ,promoting greater diversity in the national apprenticeship system including by-- 7i7 7,i7 promoting outreach to nontraditional apprenticeship populations2 7,,ii7 engaging minority-serving institutions and employers from nontraditional apprenticeship industries or occupations2 and 7,,iii7 engaging small1 medium-size1 women-owned1 and minority-owned businesses1 and employers in high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sectors and occupations that are nontraditional apprenticeship industries or occupations2 and 7ii7 supporting the participation and retention of apprentices and employers described in clause 7i7 in the national apprenticeship system4 7#b7 ,technical assistance activities ,the ,administrator shall carry out technical assistance activities1 including the following3 7,a7 ,providing technical assistance to-- 7i7 assist ,state apprenticeship agencies and sponsors in complying with the requirements of this ,act1 including the process and standards described in subtitle ,b and the evaluation and research requirements described in subtitle ,c2 7ii7 receive and resolve comments or complaints from youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or apprentices1 sponsors1 employers1 ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state local workforce agencies or local workforce agencies1 ,state educational agencies or local educational agencies1 qualified intermediaries1 labor organizations1 joint labor-management organizations1 or other stakeholders2 7iii7 assist sponsors1 employers1 qualified intermediaries1 and education and training or related instruction providers1 or other entities interested in becoming sponsors1 or seeking support for developing programs under the national apprenticeship system or effectively carrying out such programs2 7iv7 assist those applying for or carrying out grants under title ,,ii2 and 7v7 share1 through a national apprenticeship system clearinghouse1 high-quality materials for programs under the national apprenticeship system1 such as related instruction or training materials4 7,b7 ,cooperating with the-- 7i7 ,secretary of ,education in-- 7,i7 providing technical assistance for the development and implementation of related instruction under the national apprenticeship system that is aligned with ,state education systems and education and training providers2 and 7,,ii7 supporting the stackability and portability of academic credit and credentials earned as part of such programs1 including through articulation agreements and career pathways2 and 7ii7 ,state workforce development systems to promote awareness of opportunities under the national apprenticeship system4 7#c7 ,state offices of apprenticeship 7,a7 ,establishment of offices 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish and operate a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship in a ,state described in clause 7ii7 to serve as the registration agency for such ,state4 7ii7 ,applicable ,states ,a ,state described in this clause is a ,state-- 7,i7 in which1 as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 there is no ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship2 and 7,,ii7 that has not applied for recognition as a ,state apprenticeship agency under section #aac1 or for which such recognition has not provided or has been withdrawn by the ,administrator under such section4 7,b7 ,state plan requirement ,each ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship shall be administered by a ,state ,director who shall prepare and submit a ,state plan that meets the requirements of section #aac7;c74 7,c7 ,vacancies ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 in the case of a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship with a vacant position1 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 make information on such vacancy available on a publicly accessible website2 and 7ii7 report to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 on the status and length of such vacancy if such vacancy is not filled not later than #ij days after such position has become vacant4 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit any ,state described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 from establishing an agency or entity to promote programs under the national apprenticeship system in such ,state1 in coordination with the ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship operating in the ,state1 so long as such agency or entity does not act as the registration agency in such ,state4 7#d7 ,quality standards1 apprenticeship agreement1 and registration review ,in order for the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 to support the formulation and furtherance of labor standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of program participants1 and to extend the application of such standards in apprenticeship agreements1 not later than #a year after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 and at least every #c years thereafter1 the ,administrator shall review1 and where appropriate1 update the process for meeting the requirements of subtitle ,b1 including applicable regulations and subregulatory guidance to ensure that such process is easily accessible and efficient to bring together employers and labor as sponsors or potential sponsors of programs under the national apprenticeship system4 7#e7 ,apprenticeable occupations 7,a7 ,existing apprenticeable occupations ,the ,administrator shall regularly review and update the requirements for each apprenticeable occupation to ensure that such requirements are in compliance with requirements under this ,act4 7,b7 ,new apprenticeable occupation 7i7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall review and make a determination on whether to approve an occupation as an apprenticeable occupation not later than #de days after receiving an application from a person seeking such approval from the ,administrator4 7ii7 ,estimated timeline ,if such determination is not made within #de days1 the ,administrator shall provide the applicant with a written explanation for the delay and offer an estimated timeline for a determination that does not to exceed #ij days after the date of such written explanation4 7,c7 ,industry recognized occupational standards 7i7 ,in general ,from the funds appropriated under section #ada7;a71 the ,administrator shall convene1 on an ongoing basis and taking into consideration recommendations of the ,advisory ,committee under section #aab7;d77#d71 the industry sector leaders and experts described in clause 7ii7 for the purposes of establishing or updating specific frameworks of industry recognized occupational standards for apprenticeable occupations 7including potential apprenticeable occupations7 that-- 7,i7 meet the requirements of this ,act2 and 7,,ii7 describe program scope and length1 related instruction1 on-the-job training1 recognized postsecondary credentials1 and competencies1 and relevant timelines for review of such frameworks4 7ii7 ,industry sector leaders and experts ,the sector leader and experts are employers1 industry associations1 joint labor-management organizations1 labor organizations1 education and training providers1 credential providers1 program participants1 and other stakeholders relevant to the sector or occupation for which the frameworks are being established or updated1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7iii7 ,priority industry recognized apprenticeable occupations ,in establishing frameworks under clause 7i7 for the first time after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 the ,administrator shall prioritize the establishment of such standards in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations4 7#f7 ,program ,oversight and ,evaluation ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 monitor ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship1 grantees1 and sponsors of programs under the national apprenticeship system to ensure compliance with the requirements of this ,act2 7,b7 provide technical assistance to assist such entities with such compliance or program performance2 and 7,c7 conduct research and evaluation in accordance with subtitle ,c4 7#g7 ,promoting diversity in the national apprenticeship system ,the ,administrator shall promote diversity and ensure equal opportunity to participate in programs for apprentices1 youth apprentices1 and pre-apprentices1 including-- 7,a7 taking steps necessary to promote diversity in apprenticeable occupations under the national apprenticeship system1 especially in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations in areas with high percentages of low-income individuals2 7,b7 ensuring programs under the national apprenticeship system-- 7i7 adopt and implement policies to provide for equal opportunity in such programs1 as described in section #cj4c of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on ,january #ca1 #bjbj72 7ii7 do not engage in intimidation or retaliation as prohibited under section #cj4ag of title #bi1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on ,january #ca1 #bjbj72 and 7iii7 are subject1 for any violation of clause 7i7 or 7ii71 to enforcement action under this ,act2 and 7,c7 supporting the recruitment1 employment1 and retention of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in programs under the national apprenticeship system in high-skill1 high-wage1 and in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 including women1 people of color1 individuals with disabilities1 individuals impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice system1 and individuals with barriers to employment1 as applicable4 7#h7 ,grant awards ,the ,administrator shall award grants under title ,,ii4 7#i7 ,national advisory committee ,the ,administrator shall-- 7,a7 regularly consult with the ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships under section #aab2 and 7,b7 ensure that the required recommendations and other reports of the ,advisory ,committee are submitted to the ,secretary and transmitted to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#aj7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate and align programs under the national apprenticeship system with related ,federal programs4 7c7 ,information collection and dissemination ,the ,administrator shall provide for data collection and dissemination of information regarding programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including-- 7#a7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 establishing and supporting a single information technology infrastructure to support data collection and reporting from ,state apprenticeship agencies1 ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship1 grantees under title ,,ii1 program sponsors1 and program administrators under the national apprenticeship system by providing for a data infrastructure that-- 7,a7 is developed and maintained by the ,administrator1 with input from national data and privacy experts1 is informed by best practices on public provision of credential information1 and to the extent practicable1 aligns with the technology infrastructure for related ,federal programs1 such as the technology infrastructure used under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7,b7 best meets the needs of the national apprenticeship system stakeholders reporting data to the ,administrator or ,state apprenticeship agencies1 including through the provision of technical assistance and financial assistance as necessary to ensure reporting systems are equipped to report into a single information technology infrastructure2 and 7,c7 is aligned with data from the performance reviews under section #aca7;a77#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 providing for data sharing that includes making nonpersonally identifiable apprenticeship data available on a publicly accessible website that is searchable and comparable1 through the use of common1 linked1 open-data description language1 such as the credential transparency description language or a substantially similar resource1 so that interested parties can become aware of apprenticeship opportunities and of program outcomes that best meets the needs of youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 and apprentices1 employers1 education and training providers1 program sponsors1 and relevant stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 information on program offerings under the national apprenticeship system based on geographical location and apprenticeable occupation2 7,b7 information on education and training providers providing opportunities under such system1 including whether programs under such system offer dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 articulation agreements1 and recognized postsecondary credentials as part of the program offerings2 7,c7 information about the educational and occupational credentials and related competencies of programs under such system2 and 7,d7 information based on the most recent data available to the ,office that is consistent with national standards and practices4 #aab4 ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established1 in the ,department of ,labor1 a ,national ,advisory ,committee on ,apprenticeships4 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,appointments ,the ,advisory ,committee shall consist of #bg voting members described in subparagraph 7,b7 appointed by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,list of individuals ,the individuals described in this subparagraph are-- 7i7 #i representatives of employers or industry associations who participate in an apprenticeship program1 including representatives of employers representing nontraditional apprenticeship industries or occupations1 and other high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations1 as applicable2 7ii7 #i representatives of labor organizations or joint labor-management organizations who have responsibility for the administration of an apprenticeship program 7including those sponsored by a joint labor-management organization and from nontraditional apprenticeship industries or occupations71 at least #a of which represent employees primarily in the building trades and construction industry2 and 7iii7 #a representative of each from-- 7,i7 a ,state apprenticeship agency2 7,,ii7 a ,state or local workforce development board with significant expertise in supporting a program under the national apprenticeship system2 7,,iii7 a community organization with significant expertise supporting such a program2 7,,iv7 an area career and technical education school or local educational agency2 7,v7 a ,state apprenticeship council2 7,,vi7 a ,state or local postsecondary education and training providers that administers1 or has not less than #a articulation agreement with an entity administering1 a program under the national apprenticeship system2 7,,vii7 a provider of an industry-recognized credential2 7,,viii7 a national qualified intermediary2 and 7,,ix7 an apprentice2 and 7,c7 ex officio nonvoting members from each of the following departments1 selected by the applicable ,secretary-- 7i7 the ,department of ,labor2 7ii7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7iii7 the ,department of ,education2 7iv7 the ,department of ,energy2 7v7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7vi7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7vii7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7viii7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7ix7 the ,department of ,justice2 and 7x7 the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,recommendations ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority leader of the ,senate1 and the minority leader of the ,senate may each recommend to the ,secretary an individual described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 for appointment under subparagraph 7,a7 who shall be subject to the requirements of paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,qualifications ,an individual shall be selected under paragraph 7#a7 on the basis of the experience and competence of such individual with respect to programs under the national apprenticeship system4 7#d7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,each voting member of the ,advisory ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #d years1 except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d74 7,b7 ,terms of initial appointees 7i7 ,in general ,the appointments of the initial members of the ,advisory ,committee shall be made not later than #ij days after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj4 7ii7 ,staggering of terms ,as designated by the ,secretary at the time of the appointment1 of the members first appointed-- 7,i7 half of such members shall serve a #b-year term2 and 7,,ii7 half of such members shall serve a #d-year term4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 ,a member may serve after the expiration of that member's term until a successor has taken office4 ,a vacancy in the ,advisory ,committee shall be filled in the manner in which the original appointment was made1 except that such appointment shall be made not later than #ij days after the date of the vacancy4 ,a member who fulfilled a partial term as the result of a vacancy may1 at the end of that term1 be appointed to a full term4 7,d7 ,multiple terms ,a voting member of the ,advisory ,committee may serve not more than #b full terms on the ,advisory ,committee4 7b7 ,chairperson ,the ,advisory ,committee members shall designate by vote one of the voting members described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 of the ,advisory ,committee to serve as ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,committee4 7c7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,committee shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson and hold not fewer than #d meetings during each calendar year4 7#b7 ,open access ,all meetings of the ,advisory ,committee shall be open to the public4 ,a transcript shall be kept of each meeting and made available for public inspection within #cj days of the meeting4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,committee shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 advise1 consult with1 and make recommendations to the ,administrator on matters relating to the administration of this ,act1 including recommendations on regulations and policies related to the administration of this ,act2 7#b7 annually prepare a set of recommendations for the ,administrator1 to be shared with the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate1 to improve the registration process under subtitle ,b to make the process easily accessible and efficient for use by sponsors while maintaining the requirements under subtitle ,b2 7#c7 make recommendations on expanding participation of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7#d7 review apprenticeable occupations and1 based on reviews of labor market trends and changes1 make recommendations to the ,administrator on whether to-- 7,a7 make updates to apprenticeable occupations under section #aaa7;b77#e77;,a72 or 7,b7 convene sector leaders and experts under section #aaa7;b77#e77;,c7 for the establishing specific frameworks of industry recognized occupational standards4 7e7 ,personnel 7#a7 ,compensation of members 7,a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,advisory ,committee who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,advisory ,committee4 7,b7 ,officers or employees of the united states ,members of the ,advisory ,committee who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states may not receive additional pay1 allowances1 or benefits by reason of their service on the ,advisory ,committee4 7#b7 ,staff ,the ,secretary shall supply the ,advisory ,committee with an executive ,secretary and provide such secretarial1 clerical1 and other services as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to enable the ,advisory ,committee to carry out the duties described in subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,data requests ,the ,advisory ,committee through its ,chairperson may request data from the ,secretary as determined necessary by the ,advisory ,committee to carry out its functions as described in this section4 7f7 ,permanent committee ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 7other than section #ad of such ,act7 shall apply to the ,advisory ,committee4 #aac4 ,state apprenticeship agencies and ,state ,offices of ,apprenticeship 7a7 ,recognition of ,state ,apprenticeship ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall recognize a ,state agency as a ,state apprenticeship agency in accordance with this section and cooperate with such ,state apprenticeship agency regarding the formulation and promotion of standards of apprenticeship under subtitle ,b4 7#b7 ,application ,a ,state desiring to have a ,state agency recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under this section shall submit an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require1 including-- 7,a7 the initial ,state plan described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i72 7,b7 a description of how the ,state apprenticeship agency will meet the ,state plan requirements of subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 a description of the linkages and coordination of the ,state's proposed standards1 criteria1 and requirements with the ,state's economic development strategies and workforce development system and the ,state's secondary1 postsecondary1 and adult education systems4 7#c7 ,review and recognition 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which a ,state submits an application under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,state regarding whether the agency of the ,state is recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under this section4 7,b7 ,duration of recognition 7i7 ,duration ,the recognition of a ,state apprenticeship agency shall be for a #d-year period beginning on the date the ,state apprenticeship agency is notified under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,notification 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall notify a ,state apprenticeship agency not later than #ahj days before the last day of the #d-year period regarding whether the ,state apprenticeship agency is in compliance with this section4 7,,ii7 ,compliance ,in the case of a ,state apprenticeship agency that is in compliance with this section1 the agency's recognition under this section shall be renewed for an additional #d-year period and the notification under subclause 7,i7 shall include notification of such renewal4 7,,iii7 ,noncompliance ,in the case of a ,state apprenticeship agency that is not in compliance with this section1 the notification shall-- 7aa7 specify the areas of noncompliance2 7bb7 require corrective action2 and 7cc7 offer technical assistance4 7iii7 ,renewal after correction ,if the ,administrator determines that a ,state apprenticeship agency has corrected the identified areas of noncompliance under this subparagraph not later than #ahj days of notification of noncompliance1 the ,state apprenticeship agency's recognition under this section shall be renewed for an additional #d-year period4 7,c7 ,transition period for ,state agencies 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 a ,state agency that1 as of the day before the date of enactment of such ,act1 was recognized by the ,secretary for purposes of registering apprenticeship programs in accordance with this ,act shall submit an application under paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,transition period ,a ,state agency described in clause 7i7 shall be recognized as a ,state apprenticeship agency under this section for a #d-year period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary approves the application submitted by the ,state agency under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,authority of a ,state ,apprenticeship ,agency 7#a7 ,in general ,for the period during which a ,state apprenticeship agency is recognized under subsection 7a7 and to maintain such recognition1 the ,state apprenticeship agency shall carry out the requirements of this ,act4 7#b7 ,program recognition ,with respect to a ,state with a ,state apprenticeship agency1 the ,state apprenticeship agency shall have sole authority to recognize and register a pre-apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program in such ,state1 which shall include-- 7,a7 determining whether such program is in compliance with the standards for such program under section #abb2 7,b7 in the case of such a program that is in compliance with such standards1 recognizing the program and providing a certificate of recognition for such program2 7,c7 providing technical assistance to current or potential sponsors2 and 7,d7 in the case of such a program that fails to meet the requirements of this ,act1 providing for the withdrawal of recognition of the program in accordance with section #aca7;b74 7#c7 ,state apprenticeship council 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state apprenticeship agency shall establish and continue to use a ,state apprenticeship council1 which shall operate in compliance with the requirements of this ,act under the direction of the ,state apprenticeship agency4 7,b7 ,composition ,a ,state apprenticeship council may be regulatory or advisory in nature1 and shall-- 7i7 be composed of persons familiar with apprenticeable occupations2 and 7ii7 be fairly balanced1 with an equal number of-- 7,i7 representatives of employer organizations1 including from nontraditional apprenticeship industries or occupations2 7,,ii7 representatives of labor organizations or joint labor-management organizations1 including from nontraditional apprenticeship industries or occupations2 and 7,,iii7 public members2 and 7iii7 to the extent practicable1 have not less than #a member who is a member of the ,state workforce board4 7,c7 ,special rule ,a ,state apprenticeship council shall not be eligible for recognition as a ,state apprenticeship agency4 7c7 ,state plan 7#a7 ,in general ,for a ,state apprenticeship agency to be eligible to receive allotments under subsection 7f7 and to be recognized under this section1 the ,state apprenticeship agency shall submit to the ,secretary a ,state plan that meets the requirements of this subsection4 7#b7 ,approval of ,state plan 7,a7 ,submission 7i7 ,initial plan ,the first ,state plan of a ,state apprenticeship agency shall be submitted to the ,administrator not later than #abj days prior to the commencement of the first full program year of the ,state apprenticeship agency1 which shall include-- 7,i7 a description of any ,state laws1 policies1 or operational procedures relating to the process of recognizing programs under the national apprenticeship system that is inconsistent with1 or imposes requirements in addition to1 the requirements of this ,act2 7,,ii7 an assurance that the ,state will notify the ,administrator if there are any changes to the ,state laws 7including regulations71 policies1 or procedures described in subclause 7,i7 that occur after the date of submission of such plan2 and 7,,iii7 an assurance that the ,state will make available on a publicly available website a description of any laws 7including regulations71 policies1 and operational procedures relating to the process of recognizing programs under the national apprenticeship system that are inconsistent with1 or impose requirements in addition to1 the requirements of this ,act4 7ii7 ,subsequent plans ,except as provided in clause 7i71 a ,state plan shall be submitted to the ,administrator not later than #abj days prior to the end of the #d-year period covered by the preceding ,state plan4 7,b7 ,approval ,a ,state plan shall be subject to the approval of the ,administrator and shall be considered to be approved at the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date that the plan is submitted under this paragraph1 unless the ,administrator1 during the #ij-;day period1 provides the ,state apprenticeship agency1 in writing-- 7i7 an explanation for why the ,state plan is inconsistent with the requirements of this ,act2 and 7ii7 an opportunity for an appeal of such determination to an ,administrative ,law ,judge for the ,department of ,labor not later than #cj days after receipt of the notice of denial from the ,administrator4 7,c7 ,modifications 7i7 ,modifications ,at the end of the first #b-year period of any #d-year ,state plan1 the ,state may submit modifications to the ,state plan to reflect changes in labor market and economic conditions or other factors affecting the implementation of the ,state plan4 7ii7 ,approval ,a modified ,state plan submitted for review under clause 7i7 shall be subject to the approval requirements described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,each ,state ,plan shall describe how the ,state apprenticeship agency will provide technical assistance for-- 7,a7 potential sponsors1 employers1 qualified intermediaries1 apprentices1 education and training providers1 credentialing bodies1 eligible entities1 industry associations1 or any potential program participant in the national apprenticeship system in the ,state for the purposes of recruitment1 retention1 and program development or expansion2 7,b7 sponsors of programs registered in the ,state1 including sponsors that are not meeting performance goals under subtitle ,c1 for purposes of assisting sponsors in meeting or exceeding such goals2 and 7,c7 sponsors of programs registered in that ,state for purposes of assisting such sponsors in achieving ,state goals in diversity and equal opportunity in apprenticeships in accordance with paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,reciprocity ,each ,state plan shall describe how the ,state apprenticeship agency1 in the case of a program recognized by a registration agency in another ,state1 shall recognize such program in the ,state of such agency for purposes of this ,act by not later than #cj days after receipt of an application for such recognition from a program sponsor1 as long as such program meets the wage and hour provisions of the ,state granting reciprocity4 7#e7 ,promoting diversity in the national apprenticeship system ,each ,state plan shall include a plan for how the ,state apprenticeship agency will-- 7,a7 promote diversity in apprenticeable occupations offered throughout the ,state1 and a description of how such agency will promote the addition of apprenticeable occupations in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 and in nontraditional apprenticeship occupations and sectors2 and 7,b7 promote diversity and equal opportunity in programs under the national apprenticeship system by uniformly adopting and implementing the requirements of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #aaa7;b77#g74 7#f7 ,complaints 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 each ,state plan shall include a description of the system for the ,state apprenticeship agency to receive and resolve complaints submitted by program participants1 the program participant's authorized representative1 sponsors1 employers1 or nonprofit compliance organizations1 such as complaints concerning equal employment opportunity or discrimination1 violations of the apprenticeship agreement1 or violations of requirements under this ,act4 7,b7 ,collective bargaining agreements ,a collective bargaining agreement that covers complaints arising under an apprenticeship agreement shall not be subject to the system described in subparagraph 7,a71 except that complaints concerning discrimination or any matters described in subparagraph 7#e77;,b7 shall be subject to such system4 7#g7 ,state apprenticeship hubs ,each ,state plan shall describe how the ,state will support1 in a manner that takes into consideration geographic diversity1 the creation and implementation of apprenticeship hubs throughout the ,state that shall work with industry and sector partnerships to expand programs under the national apprenticeship system1 and apprenticeable occupations1 in the ,state4 7#h7 ,state apprenticeship performance outcomes ,each ,state plan shall-- 7,a7 in coordination with the ,administrator1 establish annual ,state performance goals for the programs registered by the ,state apprenticeship agency for the indicators described-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of section #aca7;b77#a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 of section #aca7;b77#a72 7,b7 describe how the ,state apprenticeship agency will collect performance data from programs registered by the agency2 and 7,c7 annually report on the outcomes of each such program in relation to the ,state established goals under subparagraph 7,a74 7#i7 ,uses of funds ,each ,state plan shall include a description of the uses described in subsection 7d7 of the allotment received by the ,state apprenticeship agency under subsection 7f74 7#aj7 ,alignment of workforce activities ,each ,state plan shall include a summary of ,state-supported workforce development activities 7including education and training7 in the ,state1 including-- 7,a7 a summary of the apprenticeship programs on the list of eligible providers of training services under section #abb7;d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d772 and 7,b7 the degree to which the programs under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state are aligned with and address the skill needs of the employers in the ,state identified by the ,state workforce development board4 7#aa7 ,state strategic vision ,each ,state plan shall include a summary of the ,state's strategic vision and set of goals for preparing an educated and skilled workforce and for meeting the skilled workforce needs of employers1 including in existing and emerging in-demand industry sectors and occupations as identified by the ,state1 and how the programs registered by the ,state apprenticeship agency in the ,state will help to meet such goals4 7#ab7 ,strategy for any joint planning1 alignment1 coordination1 and leveraging of funds ,each ,state plan shall provide a description of the ,state apprenticeship agency's strategy for joint planning1 alignment1 coordination1 and leveraging of funds-- 7,a7 with the ,state's workforce development system1 to achieve the strategic vision and goals described in paragraph 7#aa71 including the core programs defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7 and the elements related to system alignment under section #ajb7;b77#b77;,b7 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caab7;b77#b77;,b772 7,b7 for programs under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state with other ,federal education programs1 including programs under-- 7i7 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7ii7 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act2 7iii7 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf2 and 7iv7 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife2 and 7,c7 to provide information about access to available ,state assistance or assistance under related ,federal programs1 including such assistance under-- 7i7 section #f7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh2 7ii7 subsection 7c77#a7 of section #cfgb of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7iii7 section #bca of the ,second ,chance ,act of #bjjg 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #fjeda72 and 7iv7 the ,state ,temporary ,assistance for ,needy ,families programs under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act4 7#ac7 ,state apprenticeship council ,each ,state plan shall provide for a description of the composition1 roles1 and responsibility of the ,state apprenticeship council1 and how the ,council will comply with the requirements of subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,state apprenticeship agency funding ,a ,state apprenticeship agency shall use funds received under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 according to the following requirements3 7#a7 ,program administration ,the ,state apprenticeship agency shall use such funds to support the administration of programs under the national apprenticeship system across the ,state1 including for-- 7,a7 staff and resources2 7,b7 oversight and evaluation as required under this ,act2 7,c7 technical assistance to program sponsors1 program participants1 employers1 education and training providers1 and qualified intermediaries2 7,d7 pre-apprenticeship1 youth1 and apprenticeship program recruitment and development1 including for-- 7i7 engaging potential providers of such programs such as employers1 qualified intermediaries1 related instruction providers1 and potential program participants2 7ii7 publicizing apprenticeship opportunities and benefits2 and 7iii7 engaging ,state workforce and education systems for collaboration and alignment across systems2 and 7,e7 supporting the enrollment and apprenticeship certification requirements to allow veterans and other individuals eligible for the educational assistance programs under chapters #cj through #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any related educational assistance programs under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 to use such assistance for the apprenticeship program1 including the requirement of designating a certifying official4 7#b7 ,educational alignment ,the ,state apprenticeship agency shall use not less than #aj percent of such funds to engage with the ,state education system to provide technical assistance and best practices regarding-- 7,a7 alignment of youth apprenticeship programs with the secondary education programs in the ,state1 including support for career exploration1 career pathways1 education and career planning1 and engagement with youth apprenticeship programs for teachers1 career guidance and academic counselors1 school leaders1 administrators1 and specialized instructional support personnel and paraprofessionals2 7,b7 alignment of related instruction provided under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state with academic credit granting postsecondary programs 7including developing career pathways1 articulation agreements1 and prior learning assessments72 and 7,c7 the joint planning1 alignment1 coordination1 and leveraging of funds described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7c77#ab74 7#c7 ,workforce alignment ,the ,state apprenticeship agency shall use not less than #aj percent of such funds to engage with the ,state workforce development system to provide technical assistance and best practices regarding-- 7,a7 alignment with the ,state's workforce activities and strategic vision in accordance with paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 and subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#ab72 7,b7 guidance for training staff of the workforce development system1 including the vocational rehabilitation agencies1 within the ,state on the value of programs under the national apprenticeship system as a work-based learning option for participants1 including participants of programs authorized under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 such as ,job ,corps under subtitle ,c of title ,i of such ,act and ,youth,build under section #aga of such ,act2 7,c7 providing a list of programs under the national apprenticeship system that are offered in the ,state1 including in the ,state's high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 7,d7 alignment of funding received and reporting required under this ,act1 including relevant placement1 retention1 and earnings information1 with the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act1 and technical assistance in how individual training accounts under section #acd7;c77#c7 of such ,act could be used to pay for the costs of enrolling and participating in programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7,e7 partnerships with ,state or local workforce development boards1 ,state workforce agencies1 and one-stop centers and one-stop operators that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support-- 7i7 the recruitment1 retention1 and completion of programs under the national apprenticeship system2 7ii7 transitions from youth apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships to apprenticeship programs2 and 7iii7 the placement into employment or further education upon program completion4 7#d7 ,leadership activities 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state apprenticeship agency may reserve not more than #ae percent of the funds received under subsection 7f7 in support of ,state apprenticeship initiatives described in this paragraph4 7,b7 ,diversity ,not less than #e percent of the amount reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be used by the ,state apprenticeship agency for supporting and expanding diversity in apprenticeable occupations under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state and program participant populations in the ,state4 7,c7 ,incentives for employers ,a ,state apprenticeship agency may use funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 to incentivize employers to participate in programs under the national apprenticeship system1 such as costs related to program development1 staffing for mentors and supervisors1 related instruction1 or the creation of industry or sector partnerships to support employer participation4 7,d7 ,state-specific initiatives ,a ,state apprenticeship agency may use funds reserved under subparagraph 7,a7 for ,state-specific initiatives1 such as the development or expansion of youth apprenticeship programs or apprenticeship programs in high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations4 7#e7 ,state match for ,federal investment 7,a7 ,in general ,except in the case of exceptional circumstances1 as determined by the ,administrator1 in order to receive a full allotment under subsection 7f71 a ,state apprenticeship agency shall use matching funds from non-,federal resources to carry out the activities of the agency under this ,act in an amount not less than #be percent of such allotment4 7,b7 ,transition period ,the requirement under this paragraph shall take effect with respect to a ,state apprenticeship agency on the date that is #a day after the date on which the transition period for such agency under subsection 7a77#c77;,c77ii7 ends4 7e7 ,derecognition of ,state ,apprenticeship ,agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may withdraw recognition of a ,state apprenticeship agency before the end of the agency's #d-year recognition period under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 if the ,secretary determines1 after notice and an opportunity for a hearing1 that the ,state apprenticeship agency has failed for one of the reasons described in paragraph 7#b71 and has not been in compliance with the performance improvement plan under paragraph 7#c7 to remedy such failure4 7#b7 ,derecognition criteria ,the recognition of a ,state apprenticeship agency under this section may be withdrawn under paragraph 7#a7 in a case in which the ,state apprenticeship agency fails to-- 7,a7 adopt or properly enforce a ,state plan2 7,b7 properly carry out its role as the sole registration agency in the ,state2 7,c7 submit a report under section #aca7;b77#a77;,b7 for any program year2 7,d7 meet the ,state levels of performance as described in subsection 7c77#h77;,a7 or demonstrate improvements in performance for #c consecutive program years2 or 7,e7 otherwise fulfill or operate in compliance with the requirements of this ,act4 7#c7 ,derecognition process 7,a7 ,in general ,if a ,state apprenticeship agency fails for any of the reasons described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to such agency for corrective action to remedy such failure1 including assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan4 7,b7 ,reduction of funds ,except in the case of exceptional circumstances as determined by the ,administrator1 in a case in which such a ,state apprenticeship agency continues such failure after the provision of the technical assistance under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the percentage of the funds to be allotted to the ,state apprenticeship agency under subsection 7f7 for each fiscal year following the fiscal year in which such failure has been identified shall be reduced by #e percentage points2 and 7ii7 the ,administrator shall provide notice to the ,state apprenticeship agency that the agency's recognition under this section may be withdrawn if the agency fails to remedy the failure4 7,c7 ,termination of proceedings ,if the ,administrator determines that the ,state apprenticeship agency's corrective action under subparagraph 7,a7 has addressed the agency's failure identified under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 restore the agency's full funding allocation under this title for the next full fiscal year2 and 7ii7 notify the ,state apprenticeship agency that the agency's recognition will not be withdrawn under this section for the reason for which the agency's funding under this title was most recently reduced4 7,d7 ,opportunity for hearing 7i7 ,in general ,in a case in which a ,state apprenticeship agency fails to remedy a failure identified under paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 notify1 in writing1 the ,state apprenticeship agency of the failure of the ,state apprenticeship agency1 including a description of such failure and an explanation that the agency's recognition under this section may be withdrawn as a result of such failure2 and 7,,ii7 offer the ,state apprenticeship agency an opportunity to request a hearing not later than #cj days after the date of such notice4 7ii7 ,referral to ,office of ,administrative law judges ,in a case in which the ,state apprenticeship agency requests a hearing under clause 7i77,,ii71 the ,administrator shall refer the matter to the ,office of ,administrative ,law ,judges for a recommended decision by the ,administrative ,review ,board for final agency action4 7#d7 ,requirements regarding withdrawal of recognition 7,a7 ,office of ,apprenticeship 7i7 ,prior to order ,prior to the withdrawal of the recognition of a ,state apprenticeship agency under this section1 the ,administrator shall-- 7,i7 provide to the ,state apprenticeship agency an order withdrawing recognition of such agency under this section2 and 7,,ii7 establish a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship4 7ii7 ,after order ,not later than #cj days after the date of such order1 provide notification of the withdrawal to the sponsors of the programs under the national apprenticeship system in such ,state that were registered with the ,state apprenticeship agency to enable each such sponsor to be registered with the ,administrator 7acting through the ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship established under clause 7i77,,ii774 7,b7 ,state ,apprenticeship ,agency requirements ,a ,state agency whose recognition as a ,state apprenticeship agency under this section has been withdrawn under paragraph 7#c7 shall-- 7i7 provide to the ,administrator program standards1 apprenticeship agreements1 completion records1 cancellation and suspension records1 performance metrics1 and any other documents relating to the ,state's programs under the national apprenticeship system in the ,state2 7ii7 cooperate fully during the transition period beginning on the date of the order withdrawing such recognition and ending on the date on which the ,administrator establishes a ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship in the ,state2 and 7iii7 return any unused funds received under this ,act4 7#e7 ,reinstatement of recognition ,a ,state apprenticeship agency that has had its recognition withdrawn under this section may have such recognition reinstated upon presentation of adequate evidence that the ,state apprenticeship agency has-- 7,a7 submitted an application under subsection 7a77#b71 and 7,b7 demonstrated the ability to operate in compliance with the requirements of this ,act4 7f7 ,reservation and ,state allotments 7#a7 ,state allotments 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amount appropriated under subsection 7g7 for a fiscal year-- 7i7 #cca_/c percent shall be equally distributed among each ,state ,office of ,apprenticeship1 outlying area1 and eligible ,state2 and 7ii7 #ffb_/c percent shall be allotted to eligible ,states on the basis described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,formula 7i7 ,in general ,of the amount available under subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7,i7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of program participants in each eligible ,state1 as determined on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data available from the ,administrator1 compared to the total number of program participants in all eligible ,states1 as determined on such basis2 7,,ii7 #be percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of program participants who have completed a program under the national apprenticeship system in each eligible ,state during the most recent #e-year period1 as determined on the basis of the most recent satisfactory data available from the ,administrator1 compared to the total #e-year average of program participants who have completed a program in all eligible ,states1 as determined on such basis2 and 7,,iii7 #ej percent shall be allotted on the basis described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,allotments based on ,,bls and ,,acs data ,of the amount available under clause 7i77,,iii7-- 7,i7 #cca_/c percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of individuals in the civilian labor force in each eligible ,state1 compared to the total number of individuals in the civilian labor force in all eligible ,states2 7,,ii7 #cca_/c percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative share of individuals living below the poverty line in each eligible ,state1 compared to the total number of individuals living below the poverty line in all eligible ,states2 and 7,,iii7 #cca_/c percent shall be allotted on the basis of the relative number of unemployed individuals in each eligible ,state1 compared to the total number of unemployed individuals in all eligible ,states4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means a ,state that has a ,state apprenticeship agency4 7,b7 ,outlying area ,the term outlying area means ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7,c7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7,d7 ,unemployed individual ,the term unemployed individual has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #he1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#c7 #ie1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 #aje1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#e7 #aae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 #aad4 ,interagency agreement with ,department of ,education 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the effective date of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 in order to cooperate with the ,secretary of ,education and promote awareness and adoption of apprenticeship programs1 the ,secretary 7acting through the ,administrator7 shall-- 7#a7 enter into an interagency agreement with the ,secretary of ,education to promote and support integration and alignment of programs under the national apprenticeship system with secondary1 postsecondary1 and adult education1 through the activities described in this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of ,senate1 such agreement and any modifications to such agreement4 7b7 ,alignment for youth apprenticeships ,in order to promote alignment between youth apprenticeship programs and high school graduation requirements1 the interagency agreement under subsection 7a7 shall describe how the ,secretaries will work to provide-- 7#a7 information and resources to-- 7,a7 parents and students to promote a better understanding of programs under the national apprenticeship system and their value in secondary and postsecondary education and career pathways by not later than middle school2 and 7,b7 school leaders 7working with academic counselors1 teachers1 and faculty7 about the value of such programs and information on how to effectively align youth apprenticeship programs with secondary and career and technical education programs2 and 7#b7 technical assistance on how to-- 7,a7 align related instruction and apprenticeable occupation skills and competencies to high school graduation requirements2 7,b7 offer related instruction through dual and concurrent enrollment programs and other accelerated learning programs1 as described in section #dajd7;b77#c77;,a77i77,,iv7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife2 7,c7 facilitate transitions for youth apprentices who have completed their youth apprenticeships into further education1 including an associate1 baccalaureate1 or advanced degree1 and related apprenticeship opportunities2 and 7,d7 align activities carried out under this ,act with eligible funding from1 and planning processes for1 the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act1 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 and the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife4 7c7 ,apprenticeship college consortium ,in order to support the establishment of a college consortium of postsecondary educational institutions1 related instruction providers1 sponsors1 qualified intermediaries1 and employers for the purposes of promoting stronger connections between programs under the national apprenticeship system and participating #b- and #d-year postsecondary educational institutions1 the interagency agreement under subsection 7a7 shall include a description of how the ,secretaries will-- 7#a7 support data sharing systems that align education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system regarding whether program participants who receive financial aid under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife enroll in1 or complete1 postsecondary coursework while participating in a program under such system2 7#b7 provide guidance on how to align eligible funding from1 planning processes for1 and the requirements of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc1 and the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 with this ,act2 7#c7 require all participants of the apprenticeship college consortium to enter into agreements to-- 7,a7 have an articulation agreement with a participating sponsor of an apprenticeship program1 which may include a #b- or #d-year postsecondary educational institution2 7,b7 create or expand the awarding and articulation of academic credit for related instruction completed and credentials awarded to program participants as part of a program under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7,c7 support the creation or expansion of electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs and all academic content1 including related instruction and on-the-job training2 7#d7 provide technical assistance on eligible uses of financial aid1 including the ,federal work study program under part ,c of title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg-ea et seq471 for related instruction for programs under the national apprenticeship system2 7#e7 provide to consortium participants or potential participants information regarding-- 7,a7 a list of apprenticeship programs in related occupations offered in the ,state or available under the ,office of ,apprenticeship that may become part of the consortium2 7,b7 information on how to develop an apprenticeship program2 7,c7 information on ,federal1 ,state1 and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs2 and 7,d7 information on related qualified intermediaries or industry or sector partnerships supporting apprenticeship programs1 as applicable2 and 7#f7 support information regarding the apprenticeship consortium being made available on a publicly accessible website1 including-- 7,a7 a list of participating members of the consortium1 apprenticeship programs provided1 credentials awarded with each program1 and available apprenticeable occupations2 and 7,b7 models of articulation agreements1 prior learning assessments1 and competency-based curriculum for related instruction for illustrative purposes4 7d7 ,best practice development and sharing 7#a7 ,dissemination ,such interagency agreement shall require that the ,secretaries disseminate information on the value of programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including relevant placement1 retention1 and earnings information1 labor market data from the local area1 and sector forecasts to determine high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations of such programs1 to local education and training providers and labor organizations or joint-labor management organizations 7including those representing teachers74 7#b7 ,clearinghouse ,such agreement shall require the ,secretaries to create a clearinghouse of best practices-- 7,a7 for improving performance and increasing alignment of education and programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including career pathways2 and 7,b7 publicly disseminate information and resources on-- 7i7 replicable related instruction and on-the-job learning2 and 7ii7 how to build an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities available to students4 7e7 ,data sharing agreement ,the ,secretaries shall disseminate best practices for the alignment of education records and records of programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including information on program participants who enroll in1 complete1 and receive academic credit for postsecondary coursework while participating in such a program4 7f7 ,secretaries defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretaries means the ,secretary of ,labor and the ,secretary of ,education4 ,b ,process and ,standards for the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system #aba4 ,apprenticeable occupations standards ,for an occupation to be an apprenticeable occupation under this ,act1 a person seeking approval for such occupation to be an apprenticeable occupation shall submit an application to the ,administrator that demonstrates that such apprenticeable occupation is in-demand and will prepare individuals for the full range of skills and competencies needed for such occupation by describing how such apprenticeable occupation shall-- 7#a7 meet the industry-recognized occupational standards under section #aaa7;b77#e77;,c72 or 7#b7 involve the progressive attainment of skills1 competencies1 and knowledge that are-- 7,a7 clearly identified and commonly recognized throughout the relevant industry or occupation2 7,b7 customarily learned or enhanced in a practical way through a structured1 systematic program of on-the-job supervised learning and related instruction to supplement such learning2 and 7,c7 offered through a time-based1 competency-based1 or hybrid model as described in section #abb7;b77#a77;,e74 #abb4 ,quality standards of programs under the national apprenticeship system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall formulate and promote the furtherance of quality standards necessary to safeguard the welfare of apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 and youth apprentices4 7b7 ,apprenticeship program standards ,in addition to the standards described in subsection 7e71 an apprenticeship program shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program has an organized and clearly written plan1 developed by the sponsor1 that includes1 at a minimum1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the employment and training to be received by each apprentice participating in the program1 including-- 7i7 an outline of the work processes or the plan in which the apprentice will receive supervised work experience1 on-the-job training1 and on-the-job learning2 7ii7 the allocation of the approximate amount of time that will be spent in each major work process by the apprentice2 7iii7 a description of the mentoring that will be provided to the apprentice2 and 7iv7 a description or timeline explaining the periodic reviews and evaluations of the apprentice's performance on the job and in related instruction4 7,b7 ,a process for maintaining appropriate progress records1 including the reviews and evaluations described in subparagraph 7,a77iv74 7,c7 ,a description of the organized related instruction the apprentice will receive in technical subjects related to the occupation1 which-- 7i7 for time-based or hybrid apprenticeship programs as described in paragraph 7,e71 shall include not less than #add hours for each year of apprenticeship1 unless an alternative requirement is put forth by the employer and sponsor that reflects industry standards and is accepted by the registration agency2 7ii7 may be accomplished through classroom instruction1 occupational or industry courses1 instruction provided through electronic media1 or other instruction approved by the registration agency2 7iii7 shall be provided by one or more qualified instructors that-- 7,i7 7aa7 meet technical instructor requirements of the applicable education agency in the ,state of registration2 or 7bb7 are subject matter experts1 defined for purposes of this subparagraph as individuals recognized within an industry as having expertise in a specific occupation2 and 7,,ii7 have training in teaching techniques and learning styles1 or will obtain such training before providing the related technical instruction2 and 7iv7 where appropriate and to the extent practicable1 shall be aligned to a career pathway4 7,d7 ,a progressively increasing1 clearly defined schedule of wages to be paid to the apprentice that is-- 7i7 consistent with measurable skill gains2 and 7ii7 ensures the entry wage is not less than the greater of-- 7,i7 the minimum wage required under section #f7;a7 of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjf7;a772 or 7,,ii7 the applicable wage required by other applicable ,federal or ,state laws 7including regulations7 or collective bargaining agreements4 7,e7 ,the term of the apprenticeship program1 which may be measured using-- 7i7 a time-based model1 which requires the completion of the industry standard for on-the-job learning hours1 which in no case shall be less than #b1jjj hours1 unless an alternative requirement is put forth by the employer and sponsor that reflects industry standards and the relative hazards of the occupation1 and is accepted by the ,secretary and registration agency2 7ii7 a competency-based model1 which requires the attainment of competency in the occupation2 or 7iii7 a hybrid model1 which blends the time-based and competency-based approaches4 7,f7 ,the methods used to measure an apprentice's skills and competencies1 which may include an initial diagnostic assessment or assessment of credentials that verify an individual's foundational knowledge and skills that would be needed to succeed in an apprenticeship program1 and which shall include-- 7i7 in the case of a time-based apprenticeship described in subparagraph 7,e77i71 the individual apprentice's completion of the required hours of on-the-job learning as described in a work process schedule2 7ii7 in the case of a competency-based model described in subparagraph 7,e77ii71 the individual apprentice's successful demonstration of acquired skills and knowledge through appropriate means of testing and evaluation for such competencies1 and by requiring apprentices to complete a paid on-the-job learning component of the apprenticeship2 or 7iii7 in the case of a hybrid apprenticeship described in subparagraph 7,e77iii71 a combination of a specified minimum number of hours of on-the-job learning and the successful demonstration of competency1 as described in subparagraph 7,e77i7 and a work process schedule4 7#b7 ,the program equally grants advanced standing or credit to all individuals applying for the apprenticeship with demonstrated competency or acquired experience1 training1 or skills1 and provides commensurate wages for any progression in standing or credit so granted1 including for veterans' service-acquired skills and experiences4 7#c7 ,the program has minimum qualifications for individuals desiring to enter the apprenticeship program1 with an eligible starting age for an apprentice of not less than #af years4 7#d7 ,in the case of a program that chooses to issue an interim credential1 the program-- 7,a7 clearly identifies each interim credential2 7,b7 only issues an interim credential for recognized components of an apprenticeable occupation and demonstrates how each interim credential specifically links to the knowledge1 skills1 and abilities associated with such components2 and 7,c7 establishes the process for assessing an individual apprentice's demonstration of competency and measurable skill gains associated with the particular interim credential4 7c7 ,pre-,apprenticeship program standards ,in addition to the standards described in subsection 7e71 a pre-apprenticeship program shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program is designed to assist individuals who do not meet minimum qualifications for an apprenticeship program as described in subsection 7b7 and prepare them to enter and succeed in such an apprenticeship program1 including by providing the skills and competency attainment needed to enter the apprenticeship program4 7#b7 ,the program-- 7,a7 is carried out by a sponsor that has an agreement with at least one sponsor of an apprenticeship program2 7,b7 demonstrates the existence of an active1 advisory partnership with an industry or sector partnership to inform the training and education services necessary for a pre-apprenticeship program2 7,c7 demonstrates evidence of sufficient demand in an apprenticeship program at the completion of a pre-apprenticeship program to support a transition from a pre-apprenticeship to an apprenticeship2 and 7,d7 demonstrates partnerships with qualified intermediaries or community-based organizations4 7#c7 ,the program includes a written plan developed by the sponsor that is reviewed and approved by the sponsor to the agreement with the sponsor of an apprenticeship program1 that-- 7,a7 provides for work-based learning1 and paid work-based learning to the extent practicable1 in which an industry or sector partnership and a related instruction provider collaborate to provide training that will introduce participants to the skills1 competencies1 and materials used in one or more apprenticeable occupations2 7,b7 is based on and aligned with national1 ,state1 regional1 or local industry standards for high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 and the requirements of the related apprenticeship program2 7,c7 to the extent appropriate and practicable1 meets the related instruction requirements as described in clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 that includes enabling an individual to attain a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent that enables a pre-apprentice to enter into an apprenticeship program2 and 7,d7 includes mentoring1 career exposure1 career planning1 and career awareness activities4 7d7 ,youth apprenticeship program standards ,in addition to the standards described in subsection 7e71 a youth apprenticeship program shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program is designed for youth apprentices who at the start of the program are enrolled in high school4 7#b7 ,the program includes each of the following core elements3 7,a7 ,the employment and training to be received by each youth apprentice participating in the program1 including-- 7i7 an outline of the work processes or the plan in which the youth apprentice will receive supervised work experience and on-the-job training or in an experiential setting2 7ii7 the allocation of the approximate amount of time that will be spent in each major work process by the youth apprentice2 7iii7 a description of the mentoring that will be provided to the youth apprentice2 and 7iv7 a description or timeline explaining the periodic reviews and evaluations of the youth apprentice's performance on the job and in related instruction4 7,b7 ,a process for maintaining appropriate progress records1 including the reviews and evaluations described in subparagraph 7,a77iv74 7,c7 ,related classroom-based instruction1 which may be fulfilled through dual or concurrent enrollment1 and-- 7i7 is1 to the extent practicable1 aligned with high school diploma requirements and career clusters2 and 7ii7 meets the additional requirements as described in subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 7,d7 ,a progressively increasing1 clearly defined schedule of wages to be paid to the youth apprentice4 7,e7 ,the term of the youth apprenticeship program1 as described in subsection 7b77#a77;,e74 7,f7 ,for a competency-based or hybrid youth apprenticeship program1 the methods used to measure skill acquisition for a youth apprentice1 including ongoing assessment against established skill and competency standards as described in subsection 7a77#a77;,f74 7,g7 ,prepares the youth apprentice for placement in further education1 employment1 or an apprenticeship program4 7#c7 ,the program equally grants advanced standing or credit to all individuals applying for the youth apprenticeship with demonstrated competency or acquired experience1 training1 or skills4 7#d7 ,in the case of a youth apprenticeship program that chooses to issue an interim credential1 the program meets the requirements of subsection 7b77#d74 7e7 ,general requirements ,each program under the national apprenticeship system shall meet the following standards3 7#a7 ,the program-- 7,a7 has adequate and safe equipment1 environments1 and facilities for training and supervision2 7,b7 provides safety training on-the-job and in related instruction as applicable by the apprenticeable occupation2 and 7,c7 provides adequate training for mentors and qualified instructors on providing a safe work and training environment4 7#b7 ,the program records and maintains all records concerning the program as may be required by the ,secretary1 the registration agency of the program1 or any other applicable law1 including records required under title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 in order for veterans and other individuals eligible for educational assistance under such title to use such assistance for enrollment in the program4 7#c7 ,the program provides all individuals with an equal opportunity to participate in the program as described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #aaa7;b77#g74 7#d7 ,the program awards a certificate of completion in recognition of successful completion of the program1 evidenced by an appropriate certificate issued by the registration agency1 and in the case of apprenticeships and youth apprenticeships1 prepares a program participant to obtain a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#e7 ,the program provides that an individual who is to become a program participant under the program enters into a written apprenticeship agreement described in section #abc with the sponsor of the program4 7#f7 ,the ratio of program participants to supervisors 7such as journeyworkers1 mentors1 or on-the-job learning instructors1 as applicable7 for the apprenticeable occupation1 that are based on evidence-based and evidence-informed best practices for supervision1 training1 safety1 and continuity of employment1 throughout the work processes of the program1 job site1 department1 or plant1 appropriate for the degree of hazard in different occupations1 and provisions in collective bargaining agreements1 as applicable1 except if such ratios are expressly prohibited by the collective bargaining agreements4 #abc4 ,apprenticeship agreements 7a7 ,in general ,to ensure the standards described in section #abb are applied to programs under the national apprenticeship system1 the ,administrator shall require a sponsor to develop an apprenticeship agreement that shall-- 7#a7 be the same for each program participant2 7#b7 contain the names and signatures of the program participant and the sponsor2 7#c7 meet the requirements of subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 be submitted to the registration agency in accordance with section #abd by the program sponsor4 7b7 ,standards ,each agreement under subsection 7a7 shall contain1 explicitly or by reference1 program standards under section #abb1 including-- 7#a7 in the case of an apprenticeship program-- 7,a7 that is time-based1 a statement of the number of hours to be spent by the program participant in on-the-job learning and on-the-job training in order to complete the program2 7,b7 that is competency-based1 a description of the skill sets to be attained by completion of the program1 including the on-the-job learning and work components2 or 7,c7 that is a hybrid model1 the minimum number of hours to be spent by the program participant in on-the-job learning and work components and in related instruction1 and a description of the skill sets and competencies to be attained by completion of the program2 7#b7 the number of hours and form of related instruction1 including how related instruction will be compensated 7whether through academic credit1 wages1 or both71 the costs the program participant will incur costs for participating in the program 7such as for equipment or related instruction71 and the recognized postsecondary credentials the program participants will be eligible to receive upon program completion2 7#c7 a schedule of the work processes in the occupation or industry divisions in which the program participant is to be trained and the approximate time to be spent at each process2 7#d7 for apprenticeships or youth apprenticeships1 the graduated wage scale to be paid to the apprentices1 benefits offered to the apprentices1 and how the wages and benefits compare to ,state1 local1 or regional wages in the related occupation2 and 7#e7 demonstration of commitment to and compliance with subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #aaa7;b77#g74 #abd4 ,registration of programs under the national apprenticeship system 7a7 ,program registration application ,in order to bring together employers and labor for the formulation of programs under the national apprenticeship system1 the ,administrator shall provide for the registration of programs in which a sponsor applying to register a program under the national apprenticeship system shall request registration of such program from a registration agency by submitting the information required by the registration agency1 including-- 7#a7 information demonstrating that each of the requirements of section #abb will be met for the program2 7#b7 a copy of the apprenticeship agreement described in section #abc used by the sponsor2 7#c7 a written assurance that1 if the program is registered under this ,act1 the sponsor will administer the program in accordance with the requirements of this ,act and comply with the requirements of the apprenticeship agreement for each apprentice2 and 7#d7 methods for reporting quarterly data describing the outcomes associated with the program as required by the registration agency4 7b7 ,recognition and registration process 7#a7 ,review and approval process 7,a7 ,provisional approval review ,an application submitted under subsection 7a7 that the registration agency determines meets the requirements described in such subsection shall be registered for a provisional #a-year period beginning not later than #cj days after such application is submitted4 ,during such period1 the registration agency shall accept and record the apprenticeship agreement as evidence of the program's compliance and registration to operate such program4 7,b7 ,full approval or extended provisional approval ,by the end of a provisional registration period for a program1 the registration agency providing provisional approval under subparagraph 7,a7 shall review the program for quality and for compliance with the applicable standards under this subtitle and all other applicable program requirements under this ,act1 and-- 7i7 if a registration agency conducting a provisional review determines that the program complies with the standards and requirements under this ,act1 the registration agency shall fully approve the registration of the program2 or 7ii7 if a registration agency conducting a provisional review determines that the program is not conforming to the requirements or standards under this ,act1 the registration agency may continue the provisional registration of the program through the first full training cycle for program participants1 and conduct an additional provisional review at the conclusion of the training cycle4 7,c7 ,failure to meet requirements ,if1 after an initial provisional review under subparagraph 7,a71 a registration agency conducting such provisional review determines that the program is not in operation or does not conform to the requirements under this ,act1 the registration agency shall recommend technical assistance and corrective action for the program1 or deregistration1 in accordance with procedures established under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #aca4 7#b7 ,certificate of registration 7,a7 ,in general ,a registration agency that registers a program under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 provide the sponsor of the program with a certificate of registration or other written evidence of registration2 and 7ii7 provide a copy of the certificate of registration to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs or the applicable ,state veterans agency for the purpose of aligning the registration process with the process for approving such program for eligible veterans' use of supplemental educational assistance benefits4 7,b7 ,registration name ,a program shall be registered in the name of the sponsor1 or if a sponsor enters into a partnership with an employer who registers the program1 in the name of the employer4 7#c7 ,program participant registration ,a sponsor providing a program that is registered in accordance with paragraph 7#b7 shall provide to an individual seeking to be a program participant the opportunity to apply through the sponsor1 and shall-- 7,a7 enter into a written individual apprenticeship agreement described in section #abc with each such individual before the commencement of the program2 and 7,b7 individually register each program participant with the registration agency by filing a copy of the individual apprenticeship agreement with the registration agency or as otherwise required by the registration agency1 and sharing a copy with the ,administrator as appropriate1 as described under section #abc7;a77#d74 7#d7 ,transition process for previously approved programs ,with respect to a program that was registered under this ,act as of the day before the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 the registration agency shall take such steps as necessary to-- 7,a7 in the case of a program that meets the requirements of this ,act1 maintain the status of the sponsor of the program as of the date before such date of enactment as the sponsor of such program under this ,act2 and 7,b7 in the case of a program that does not meet the requirements of this ,act1 provide technical assistance to the sponsor of such program to ensure that the sponsor is in compliance with this ,act not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj4 7c7 ,modifications or changes to youth apprenticeship1 pre-,apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs 7#a7 ,sponsor proposal ,any sponsor that wishes to modify a program1 including the program's method of meeting the standards required under this ,act1 shall submit the proposal for such change or modification to the registration agency for the program4 7#b7 ,registration agency requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the registration agency shall determine whether to approve the proposal and notify the sponsor of the determination by not later than #fj days after receipt of the proposal4 7,b7 ,approval of proposal ,if the proposal is approved1 the registration agency shall amend the record of the program to reflect the modification or change1 and provide the sponsor or program administrator with an acknowledgment of the amended program1 by not later than #cj days after the date of approval4 7,c7 ,disapproval of proposal ,if the proposal is not approved1 the registration agency shall-- 7i7 notify the sponsor of the reasons for the disapproval and provide the sponsor with technical assistance to maintain the program as originally registered2 7ii7 provide the sponsor with the opportunity to submit a revised modification proposal1 including providing appropriate technical assistance to modify the proposal in order to meet the requirements of this ,act2 and 7iii7 in a case in which the sponsor submits a revised modification proposal1 not later than #fj days after receipt of such proposal-- 7,i7 approve the proposal2 or 7,,ii7 disapprove the proposal and provide the sponsor with technical assistance to maintain the program as originally registered4 ,c ,evaluations and ,research #aca4 ,program evaluations 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide program performance transparency across the programs under the national apprenticeship system1 assess the effectiveness of ,states in achieving positive outcomes for program participants served by those programs1 and establish performance accountability measures related to program completion and key indicators of performance under the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq474 7b7 ,reviews by registration agencies 7#a7 ,performance reviews 7,a7 ,in general ,a registration agency shall-- 7i7 annually collect performance data for each program registered under section #abd by such agency to determine-- 7,i7 the performance of the program with respect to the indicators of performance under section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77i7 or in the case of a youth apprenticeship program1 section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77ii77 of such ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cada7;b77#b77;,a77ii771 as applied to programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7,,ii7 the completion rates of the program2 and 7ii7 provide technical assistance for the collection of the information under clause 7i7 of this subparagraph and subparagraph 7,b71 as necessary4 7,b7 ,reports ,the registration agency for a ,state shall annually prepare and submit to the ,administrator a ,state performance report that includes the following information with respect to each program registered under section #abd by such agency1 including-- 7i7 information specifying the levels of performance described in subparagraph 7,a71 as compared to goals set in section #aac7;c77#h77;,a77i72 7ii7 the percentage of program participants by race1 sex ethnicity and1 to the extent practicable1 by individuals with disabilities1 as compared to such percentages within the working age population who are in the geographical area from which the sponsor usually seeks or reasonably could seek program participants and who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for entry into in the program2 7iii7 the percentage of program participants served by each of the programs that obtained unsubsidized employment in a field related to the apprenticeable occupation2 7iv7 the average time to completion for the program as compared to the description in the agreement under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #abc7;b72 7v7 the average cost per participant during the most recent program year and the #c preceding program years2 7vi7 the percentage of program participants who received supportive services2 7vii7 information on the ,state's activities required under section #aac7;c71 including the ,state's uses of funds2 and 7viii7 the disaggregation of the performance data described in clauses 7i7 through 7vi7-- 7,i7 by the program type 7apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or pre-apprenticeship program7 involved2 and 7,,ii7 by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 and membership in a population specified in section #c7bd7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7bd774 7,c7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after receiving a report under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall transmit to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,publication ,the ,administrator shall annually make available on a publicly accessible website each report received under paragraph 7,b7 not later than #cj days after receipt of such report4 7#b7 ,comprehensive program reviews 7,a7 ,in general ,a registration agency shall periodically review each program registered under section #abd by such agency for quality assurance and compliance with the requirements of this ,act4 7,b7 ,timing of reviews ,a review described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall occur-- 7i7 at the end of the first full training cycle of program participants under the program2 and 7ii7 beginning after the review described in clause 7i7 at least once every #e years4 7,c7 ,review ,the review shall be a comprehensive review regarding all aspects of the program performance1 including-- 7i7 determining whether the registration agency is receiving notification from the sponsor of a program regarding individuals who are registered as new youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or apprentices under the program1 or who successfully complete the program1 as required under this ,act2 7ii7 determining whether the sponsor of the program is complying with the requirements of this ,act2 7iii7 evaluating the performance of the sponsor with respect to1 at a minimum1 the indicators described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i71 with the performance data disaggregated as described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77viii72 and 7iv7 ensuring the sponsor's compliance with the requirement to provide equal opportunity in recruitment1 training1 and employment as described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #aaa7;b77#g74 7,d7 ,reports ,on completion of a review under this paragraph1 the registration agency shall prepare and submit to the ,administrator a report containing the results of the review4 7c7 ,subsequent action 7#a7 ,technical assistance ,the registration agency shall provide technical assistance to the sponsor and identify areas that require technical assistance1 including-- 7,a7 to support the sponsor in creating a plan to meet the ,state goals described in section #aac7;c77#h77;,a77ii71 as applicable2 and 7,b7 assistance in the development of a performance improvement plan if the registration agency determines1 pursuant to any review under subsection 7b71 that the youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program-- 7i7 is not in operation2 7ii7 is not in compliance with the requirements of this ,act2 or 7iii7 is achieving levels of performance on any indicators described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77i7 that are lower than the ,state goals for any program year4 7#b7 ,corrective action and deregistration of an apprenticeship program ,the registration agency may take corrective action1 and if warranted1 deregister a youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program1 after making a determination that the program demonstrates persistent and significant failure to perform successfully1 which occurs when-- 7,a7 the sponsor of the program consistently fails to register at least #a program participant2 7,b7 the program shows a pattern of poor results on the indicators described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 over a period of #c years1 given the characteristics of program participants and economic conditions in the area served1 or are lower than the national or ,state average2 7,c7 the program shows no indication of improvement in the areas identified by the registration agency and in the performance improvement plan under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,d7 the sponsor has not administered the program in accordance with the program's registration1 as applicable1 or with the requirements of this ,act4 7#c7 ,notification and hearing ,if the registration agency makes a determination described in paragraph 7#b71 the registration agency shall notify the ,secretary and the sponsor of the determination in writing1 and permit the sponsor to request a hearing by the ,office of ,administrative ,law ,judges4 ,the registration agency shall transmit to the ,secretary a report containing all pertinent facts and circumstances concerning the determination1 including findings and a recommendation for deregistration1 and copies of all relevant documents and records4 ,if the sponsor does not request the hearing not later than #ae days after receiving such notification1 the registration agency shall deregister the program after the period for requesting such a hearing has expired4 7#d7 ,notification and treatment of apprentices ,not later than #ae days after the registration agency deregisters a program1 the sponsor or program administrator shall notify the program participant-- 7,a7 of such deregistration and the effective date2 7,b7 that such deregistration automatically deprives the program participant of individual registration as part of such youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program1 including the ability to receive a certificate of completion from the registration agency2 7,c7 that the deregistration of the program removes the program participant from eligibility for any ,federal financial or other assistance1 or rights1 privileges1 or exemptions under ,federal law1 that-- 7i7 relates to an apprentice2 and 7ii7 requires the registration agency's approval2 and 7,d7 that all youth apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or apprentices are referred to the registration agency for information about potential transfers to other programs under the national apprenticeship system4 #acb4 ,national apprenticeship system research 7a7 ,research ,the ,secretary shall conduct1 through an independent entity1 research for the purpose of improving the management and effectiveness of the programs and activities carried out under this ,act and to assist in the evaluation of the programs as described in section #aca4 7b7 ,techniques ,the research conducted under this section shall utilize appropriate methodology and research designs4 7c7 ,contents ,such research shall address-- 7#a7 the general effectiveness of such programs and activities in relation to their cost1 including the extent to which the programs and activities-- 7,a7 improve the skill and employment competencies of participants in comparison to comparably situated individuals who did not participate in such programs and activities2 7,b7 to the extent feasible1 increase the levels of total employment1 of attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials1 and of measurable skills1 above the levels that would have existed in the absence of such programs and activities2 7,c7 respond to the needs reflected in labor market data in the local area and align with high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industries or occupations2 and 7,d7 demonstrate a return on investment of ,federal1 ,state1 local1 sponsor1 employer1 and other funding for programs under the national apprenticeship system1 capturing the full level of investment in1 and impact of1 such programs under the national apprenticeship system2 7#b7 the impact of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj on the general effectiveness of programs under the national apprenticeship system1 including the implementation of policies such as dual or concurrent enrollment programs1 advanced standing1 or industry recognized apprenticeable occupations2 7#c7 best practices in increasing nontraditional apprenticeship populations' participation in programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7#d7 opportunities to scale up effective models under the national apprenticeship system4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,independent entity ,the independent entity carrying out the research shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 an interim report containing findings from the research2 and 7,b7 a final report containing the results of the research1 including policy recommendations4 7#b7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after receipt of the interim report and final report described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a71 respectively1 the ,secretary shall submit each report to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7e7 ,public access ,the ,secretary shall make the interim and final reports available on a publicly accessible website not later than #fj days after the receipt of the interim and final report4 ,d ,general ,provisions #ada4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,office of apprenticeship ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out sections #aaa and #aab-- 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#c7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 #hj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#e7 #ij1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 7b7 ,interagency agreement ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #aad-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #ab1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#c7 #ad1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 #af1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#e7 #ah1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 ,,ii ,modernizing the ,national ,apprenticeship ,system for the #bast ,century ,grants #bja4 ,grant requirements 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award grants1 contracts1 or cooperative agreements to eligible entities on a competitive basis for one or more of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,creation and expansion activities ,to expand the offerings of programs under the national apprenticeship system-- 7i7 to create new apprenticeship programs in a nontraditional apprenticeship industry or occupation1 such as for programs demonstrating demand in information technology1 energy1 green jobs1 advanced manufacturing1 health care1 or cybersecurity2 7ii7 to expand existing apprenticeship programs demonstrating labor market demand2 7iii7 to create new or expand existing pre-apprenticeship programs2 or 7iv7 to create new or expand existing youth apprenticeship programs4 7,b7 ,encouraging employer participation ,to encourage employer participation in programs under the national apprenticeship system-- 7i7 that target individuals with barriers to employment in youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs1 prioritizing nontraditional apprenticeship populations such as women1 minorities1 long-term unemployed1 individuals with a disability1 individuals with substance abuse issues1 veterans1 military spouses1 individuals experiencing homelessness1 individuals impacted by the criminal or juvenile justice system1 and foster and former foster youth2 7ii7 that are in high-need social service-related industries1 sectors1 or occupations1 such as direct care workers and early childhood educators2 7iii7 that target individuals currently or recently incarcerated2 or 7iv7 among small- and medium-sized employers4 7,c7 ,intermediary grants ,if the eligible entity is a qualified intermediary-- 7i7 to support national industry and equity intermediaries in establishing or expanding sector-based partnerships to support the delivery or expansion of programs under the national apprenticeship system to significant scale in the ,united ,states-- 7,i7 in key sectors1 including manufacturing1 information technology1 cybersecurity1 health care1 insurance and finance1 energy1 hospitality1 retail1 construction1 and other sectors identified by the ,administrator and the ,advisory ,committee as targeted for expansion under the national apprenticeship system2 or 7,,ii7 for nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 women1 minorities1 individuals with disabilities1 and individuals impacted by the criminal or juvenile justice system2 or 7ii7 to serve programs under the national apprenticeship system in a local or regional setting4 7,d7 ,educational alignment ,to strengthen alignment between programs under the national apprenticeship system and education and training providers with secondary and postsecondary education systems1 including degree and credential requirements4 7#b7 ,duration 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall award grants under this subsection for a period of not more than #c years4 7,b7 ,extension ,the eligible entity may apply for1 and the ,administrator may grant1 an extension of the grant period for not more than #a additional #b-year period1 if the grant recipient demonstrates to the ,administrator that the recipient-- 7i7 has effectively implemented a project to achieve its stated purpose as described in subsections 7e7 and 7f72 7ii7 has complied with the assurances as described in subsection 7e77#i72 and 7iii7 has improved applicable outcomes1 as demonstrated through indicators referred to in section #bjc7;a77#b74 7b7 ,funding requirements 7#a7 ,matching funds required ,the ,administrator shall require1 as a condition of receipt of funds under this section1 an eligible entity to match funds awarded under this section in an amount not less than #be percent of the funds awarded to such recipient under this section4 ,such eligible entity may make the matching funds available directly or through donations from non-,federal1 public1 or private organizations1 in cash or in kind1 fairly evaluated4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,administrator may waive the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 if the entity demonstrates that exceptional circumstances prevent the entity from meeting the requirement1 such as demonstrating that the entity serves a high proportion of individuals with barriers to employment1 or due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances1 such as a natural disaster or a precipitous and unforeseen decline in the financial resources of the eligible entity4 7c7 ,priority and distribution 7#a7 ,priority ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,administrator shall give priority to an eligible entity-- 7,a7 proposing to serve a high number or high percentage of participants who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations2 and 7,b7 providing opportunities in high-wage1 high-skill1 or in-demand sectors and occupations4 7#b7 ,geographic distribution ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall1 to the extent practicable1 ensure a geographically diverse distribution of grants1 including a geographically diverse distribution among regions of the country and among urban1 suburban1 and rural areas4 7d7 ,eligible entity ,to be eligible to apply for grants under this title1 an eligible entity shall-- 7#a7 demonstrate a partnership with two or more of the following3 7,a7 a ,state or local workforce development board or ,state or local workforce agency2 7,b7 an education and training provider1 or a consortium thereof2 7,c7 a ,state apprenticeship agency2 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,e7 an industry or sector partnership1 a group of employers1 a trade association1 or a professional association that sponsors or participates in a program under the national apprenticeship system2 7,f7 a ,governor2 7,g7 a labor organization or joint-labor management organization2 7,h7 community-based organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services2 or 7,i7 a qualified intermediary2 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable1 be part of an industry or sector partnership4 7e7 ,general ,application requirements ,an eligible entity applying for a grant under this section shall submit to the ,administrator a description of each of the following3 7#a7 ,each purpose under subsection 7a7 for which the applicant intends to use such grant4 7#b7 ,each entity with which the eligible entity is partnered or engaged under subsection 7d7 and the role of each such entity in carrying out activities funded under this subsection4 7#c7 ,the ability of the applicant1 directly or through partners-- 7,a7 to enroll1 instruct1 advance1 and graduate program participants served by the grant activities1 and enable the participants to gain employment after program completion2 7,b7 to support 7including by providing technical assistance7 program sponsors and employers 7especially small- and medium-sized businesses7 in the creation of1 recruitment for1 and execution of programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7,c7 to provide opportunities to rural communities1 as applicable4 7#d7 ,a labor market analysis with respect to the geographic area of service that demonstrates-- 7,a7 the need to create or expand the program2 and 7,b7 a plan to align the activities supported by the grant with the labor market needs of high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations4 7#e7 ,a plan-- 7,a7 to comply with requirements for an evaluation and report under section #bjc2 7,b7 as appropriate1 to coordinate activities assisted under the grant with activities carried out under the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq471 the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #fcja et seq471 the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 and any related ,federal programs and if appropriate1 how funds provided under these programs will be leveraged in support of the programs supported by this grant2 7,c7 to use funds awarded under this section in support of the programs supported by this grant1 as described in section #bjb2 7,d7 to continue the program after the grant period ends2 and 7,e7 to recruit and retain program participants for pre-apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 and apprenticeship programs1 including from nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 such as women1 minorities1 individuals with disabilities1 individuals impacted by the criminal or juvenile justice system1 and individuals with barriers to employment1 and how such plan will support the eligible entity in meeting the equal opportunity requirements for diversity described in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of section #aaa7;b77#g7 and section #aac7;c77#e71 as applicable4 7#f7 ,for any grants expanding existing programs under the national apprenticeship system1 a description of-- 7,a7 a plan to coordinate the activities carried out under the grant with the existing program2 and 7,b7 the effectiveness of the program1 including demonstrations of programmatic components such as program costs to employers and to program participants1 completion and placement rates1 credential attainment1 diversity in populations served1 or services provided to employers and program participants4 7#g7 ,a description of potential program participants and strategies to support the recruitment1 retention1 and completion of such participants1 including nontraditional apprenticeship populations and individuals with barriers to employment1 to the extent practicable4 7#h7 ,a description of strategies to recruit and support employers involved in programs under the national apprenticeship system4 7#i7 ,an assurance that the eligible entity will-- 7,a7 provide information to the ,administrator1 as requested1 for any such evaluations as the ,administrator may carry out2 7,b7 make program performance outcome data available 7in accordance with applicable data privacy laws1 including section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g7 and section #d of this ,act7 to independent evaluators to enable the evaluators to prepare the evaluations and research reports described in section #bjc7;a77#a72 and 7,c7 coordinate grant activities with a ,state ,apprenticeship ,agency1 if such agency exists in the ,state where the eligible entity is applying for a grant or carrying out activities4 7f7 ,additional application requirements ,the ,administrator shall require an eligible entity applying for a grant under this title to include as part of their application in subsection 7e7 the following information1 as applicable3 7#a7 ,creation and expansion activities 7,a7 ,new apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to create new apprenticeship programs and carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i7 shall include as part of their application a description of-- 7i7 any plans for further expansion upon development of the program2 and 7ii7 employers engaged in the program creation and implementation4 7,b7 ,expanding apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to expand existing apprenticeship programs and carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,a77ii7 shall include as part of their application a description of employers engaged in the program expansion4 7,c7 ,creating or expanding pre-apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to create or expand pre-apprenticeship programs and carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,a77iii7 shall include as part of their application a description of-- 7i7 a partnership between the eligible entity and at least one apprenticeship program2 and 7ii7 existing partnerships with employers acting in either an advisory capacity or actively participating in the pre-apprenticeship program4 7,d7 ,creating or expanding youth apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity applying to create or expand youth apprenticeship programs and carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,a77iv7 shall include as part of their application a description of-- 7i7 an existing partnership with at least one high school offering related instruction for the youth apprenticeship program1 with existing integration into the academic content of the high school diploma requirements1 or with demonstrated plans for integration of related instruction into the high school curriculum2 and 7ii7 existing partnerships with employers acting in either an advisory capacity or actively participating in the youth apprenticeship program4 7#b7 ,encouraging employer participation 7,a7 ,individuals with barriers to employment ,an eligible entity applying to target individuals with barriers to employment for apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or pre-apprenticeship programs and carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i7 shall include as part of their application a description of-- 7i7 specific strategies to target both individuals with barriers to employment and employers for participation in the program2 and 7ii7 partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support recruitment1 retention1 and completion of the program by program participants4 7,b7 ,high-need social service-related industries ,an eligible entity applying to offer pre-apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs in high-need social service-related industries1 sectors1 or occupations and carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,b77ii7 shall include as part of their application a description of wages and benefits offered to program participants4 7,c7 ,individuals currently or recently incarcerated ,an eligible entity applying to target individuals currently or recently incarcerated and establish or carry out pre-apprenticeship programs and apprenticeship programs in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,b77iii7 shall include as part of their application a description of-- 7i7 a plan to assist the program participants in obtaining the documentation and work authorization necessary to participate in such program2 7ii7 partnerships with organizations that will assist program participants in accessing activities to improve financial literacy and supportive services2 7iii7 how the assessments used to support the placement of potential program participants into a program accurately reflect the participants' skills and competencies2 7iv7 a plan to provide information about resources to program participants to address mental health or substance abuse issues2 7v7 partnerships with organizations that support-- 7,i7 the transition from incarceration to re-entry1 such as assistance with housing1 transportation1 and legal services2 and 7,,ii7 successful completion of an apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship program2 7vi7 wages and benefits offered to program participants that are commensurate with wages for similar work in the ,state or local area1 as allowable2 and 7vii7 alignment and necessary supports to comply with and receive the benefits of the ,federal ,bonding ,program and the ,prison ,industry ,enhancement ,certification ,program for employers participating in apprenticeship programs4 7,d7 ,small- and medium-sized employers ,an eligible entity applying to engage small- and medium-sized employers and carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,b77iv7 shall include as part of their application a description of demonstrated success in engaging small- and medium-sized employers and the ability to recruit new employers to participate in related partnerships or programs1 such as small businesses owned or controlled by women1 minorities1 or veterans4 7#c7 ,intermediary grants 7,a7 ,supporting national industry and equity intermediaries ,an eligible entity applying to carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,c77i7 shall include as part of their application a description of the ability of such entity to convene a diverse group of industry specific stakeholders for the purposes of developing or expanding programs1 including employers1 workforce development organizations1 industry associations1 labor groups1 and education and training providers at a national level or with national reach4 7,b7 ,serving programs in a local or regional setting ,an eligible entity applying to carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,c77ii7 shall include as part of their application a description of how such entity will-- 7i7 engage employers1 especially small- and medium-sized businesses1 in the formation or ongoing development of industry or sector partnerships and programs in the national apprenticeship system2 7ii7 identify the industry or sector partnerships that will be served1 and demonstrate alignment to high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors or occupations2 7iii7 leverage additional resources1 including funding provided by ,federal and non-,federal resources2 and 7iv7 provide services to program sponsors and program participants4 7#d7 ,educational alignment ,an eligible entity applying to carry out activities in accordance with subsection 7a77#a77;,d7 shall include as part of their application a description of-- 7,a7 a demonstration of a partnership with-- 7i7 7,i7 no less than three sponsors or employers2 or 7,,ii7 an industry or sector partnership2 and 7ii7 at least #a of the following-- 7,i7 an educational service agency2 7,,ii7 a high school2 7,,iii7 a local educational agency2 7,,iv7 ,state educational agency2 7,v7 an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization1 ,tribal educational agency1 ,tribally controlled college or university1 or ,tribally controlled postsecondary career and technical institution1 as applicable2 7,,vi7 a postsecondary educational institution2 or 7,,vii7 a ,state higher education agency2 and 7,b7 a commitment to establishing or expanding the alignment of the related instruction to-- 7i7 the requirements for a high school diploma1 which may be fulfilled through a dual or concurrent enrollment program2 or 7ii7 the requirements for a recognized postsecondary credential1 including the degree requirements for an associate's or bachelor's degree4 #bjb4 ,uses of funds 7a7 ,general activities ,an eligible entity applying for any grant activity under section #bja7;a77#a7-- 7#a7 shall use at least #e percent of the grant funds to provide direct financial assistance to apprentices1 pre-apprentices1 or youth apprentices through emergency grants to support their financial needs to enter1 remain enrolled in1 and complete such program1 such as support for the related costs of supplies and equipment1 courses1 transportation1 child care1 and housing2 and 7#b7 may use funds for any of the following activities3 7,a7 ,to establish or expand partnerships with organizations that provide program participants access to financial planning1 mentoring1 and supportive services that are necessary to enable an individual to participate in and complete a program under the national apprenticeship system4 7,b7 ,to conduct outreach and recruitment activities1 including assessments of potential participants for1 and enrollment of participants in1 a program under the national apprenticeship system4 7,c7 ,to conduct outreach1 engagement1 recruitment1 and coordination of activities with employers1 industry associations1 labor and labor-management organizations1 qualified intermediaries1 education and training providers1 ,state or local workforce agencies1 potential sponsors1 community-based organizations1 communities with high numbers or percentages of nontraditional apprenticeship populations1 small- and medium-sized businesses1 or rural communities to establish or expand industry or sector partnerships and opportunities under the national apprenticeship system4 7,d7 ,to carry out grant requirements1 including program evaluation and reporting requirements4 7,e7 ,to conduct any activities as described in the application that would advance the purposes of the grant4 7b7 ,additional uses of funds 7#a7 ,creation or expansion activities 7,a7 ,apprenticeship program creation ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77i7 shall use such funding to create and implement an apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 creating and providing training and related instruction based on employer engagement2 7ii7 applying apprenticeship frameworks as described in section #aaa7;b77#e77;,c7 to the ,state or local labor market and employer needs2 or 7iii7 aligning the new program with existing apprenticeship programs4 7,b7 ,apprenticeship program expansion ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 shall use such funds to expand an existing apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 expanding and enhancing related instruction2 7ii7 conducting outreach to and engagement with employers for the purposes of program expansion1 including creation of new or expansion of existing industry or sector partnerships2 7iii7 preparing additional instructors or mentors needed for program expansion2 7iv7 building awareness of apprenticeship program opportunities for ,state or local workforce development1 education1 and economic development entities2 and 7v7 providing commensurate wages to wages for on-the-job training for program participants during related instruction1 as applicable4 7,c7 ,pre-apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77iii7 shall use such funds to create a new pre-apprenticeship program or expand an existing pre-apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 coordinating pre-apprenticeship program activities with an apprenticeship program in a high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sector or occupation1 including the creation or expansion of work-based learning opportunities1 and articulation agreements for those who successfully complete a pre-apprenticeship to earn academic credit and enroll in an apprenticeship program2 7ii7 creating1 expanding1 or integrating related instruction and work-based learning1 which may include training in the workplace and supporting partnerships to create opportunities for pre-apprentices to earn credit at a postsecondary educational institution for skills and competencies acquired during the pre-apprenticeship program2 7iii7 providing participants with career exploration and career planning activities and with exploration of postsecondary opportunities including apprenticeship programs2 7iv7 with respect to participants without a high school diploma or a generally recognized equivalent1 paying the costs affiliated with acquiring such equivalent1 and the costs of any related assessments of potential pre-apprentices or active pre-apprentices1 including those that would verify the attainment of foundational knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in an apprenticeship program2 7v7 development or expansion of partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services1 which may include the #ab-month period after the conclusion of a pre-apprenticeship program2 7vi7 providing commensurate wages to the linked apprenticeship program for pre-apprentices as they participate in and complete the pre-apprenticeship program1 as appropriate2 7vii7 paying the cost of related instruction associated with the pre-apprenticeship program1 as appropriate2 or 7viii7 creating or expanding industry or sector partnerships to support the pre-apprenticeship program and to provide additional opportunities to the pre-apprentices4 7,d7 ,youth apprenticeship programs ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,a77iv7 shall use such funds to create a new youth apprenticeship program or expand an existing youth apprenticeship program1 which may include-- 7i7 paying for the costs associated with curriculum development and alignment of that curriculum with recognized postsecondary credentials including industry-recognized credentials1 high school graduation requirements1 and related instruction1 including curriculum development for dual or concurrent enrollment2 7ii7 providing employers technical assistance to support the participation of youth apprentices under the age of #ah2 7iii7 integrating work-based and academic learning1 which may include training in the workplace2 7iv7 providing career exploration and career planning activities1 including exploration of postsecondary opportunities such as apprenticeship programs2 7v7 providing technical assistance to support the participation of small- and medium-sized businesses in youth apprenticeship programs2 7vi7 developing or expanding partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services1 which may include the #ab-month period after the conclusion of such a youth apprenticeship program2 or 7vii7 providing teachers1 career guidance and academic counselors1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals with professional development opportunities to build an understanding of apprenticeship opportunities available to students1 including experiential opportunities like externships4 7#b7 ,incentive funds 7,a7 ,barriers to employment ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77i7 shall use such funds to encourage employer participation in programs under the national apprenticeship system that target individuals with barriers to employment1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to support costs related to the programs1 such as training incumbent workers for participation as mentors or employees supervising the on-the-job learning2 7ii7 supporting the cost of related instruction or wages for program participants during related instruction2 and 7iii7 establishing or expanding partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support recruitment1 retention1 and completion1 including providing supplies and equipment necessary to begin a program under the national apprenticeship system4 7,b7 ,high-need social service-related industries ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77ii7 shall use such funds to incentivize employer participation in programs under the national apprenticeship system in high need social service-related industries1 sectors1 or occupations1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to support costs related to the program1 such as training incumbent workers as mentors1 or employees providing on-the-job training2 7ii7 supporting the cost of related instruction or wages for program participants during related instruction2 7iii7 establishing or expanding partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services to support recruitment1 retention1 and completion1 including providing supplies and equipment necessary to begin a program under the national apprenticeship system2 or 7iv7 aligning such program with career pathways and opportunities for advancement along such career pathways4 7,c7 ,individuals impacted by the justice system ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77iii7 shall use such funds to incentivize employer participation in programs under the national apprenticeship system that target individuals impacted by the criminal or juvenile justice system1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to support costs related to the program1 such as training incumbent workers as mentors or employees supervising the on-the-job learning2 or 7ii7 supporting the cost of related instruction or wages for program participants during related instruction4 7,d7 ,in-demand industry sector or occupation grants for small- and medium-sized businesses ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,b77iv7 shall use such funds to encourage participation of small- and medium-sized businesses in programs under the national apprenticeship system1 which may include-- 7i7 providing financial assistance to employers to support costs related to the program1 such as training incumbent workers as mentors or employees supervising the on-the-job learning2 7ii7 supporting the cost of related instruction or wages for program participants during related instruction2 7iii7 providing technical assistance to small- and medium-sized businesses on the program registration process and leveraging other available funds to support carrying out programs supported by this grant2 or 7iv7 establishing or expanding partnerships to support program development or expansion1 including establishing or expanding industry or sector partnerships to ensure inclusion of small- and medium-sized businesses4 7#c7 ,intermediary grants 7,a7 ,national ,industry and ,equity ,intermediaries ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,c77i7 shall use such funds to carry out activities at a national and regional level to support the promotion and expansion of industry or equity intermediaries1 which may include-- 7i7 creating partnerships and leveraging collaborations with employers1 workforce development organizations1 industry associations1 labor organizations1 and education and training providers to help multiple employers make education and training more affordable and accelerate the expansion of programs under the national apprenticeship system nationwide2 7ii7 assisting employers in expanding programs1 starting new programs1 and working together to create a pipeline of skilled workers2 7iii7 increasing the participation and completion of nontraditional apprenticeship populations in programs under the national apprenticeship system1 which may include-- 7,i7 supporting the development1 implementation1 and scaling of plans and practices2 and 7,,ii7 identifying1 developing1 and disseminating effective program tools and strategies2 7iv7 providing national activities to increase awareness and access to programs1 including strategic marketing and outreach1 technology improvements1 and innovations that make it easier for employers to start programs and for individuals to connect with program opportunities2 7v7 developing and disseminating training or related instruction associated with the program or for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the program and learning assessments2 or 7vi7 providing industry employees or potential employees with a clear understanding of future career paths and the skills needed to succeed1 along with cost effective ways of acquiring those skills through youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs4 7,b7 ,local intermediaries ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,c77ii7 may use such funds to carry out activities at a local or regional level to support the promotion and expansion of programs under the national apprenticeship system1 which may include-- 7i7 providing training or related instruction associated with the programs or for curriculum improvements that align with the requirements of the programs and learning assessments2 7ii7 engaging with local education and training providers to support related instruction aligned with the needs of high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industry sectors and occupations1 and to the extent practicable1 support the provision of academic credit for related instruction2 7iii7 providing services1 including business engagement1 classroom instruction1 and development of partnerships with organizations that assist program participants in accessing supportive services 7which may include the #ab-month period after the conclusion of the other activities in the youth apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs involved72 7iv7 providing technical assistance on the registration process for a sponsor of a youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program2 7v7 connecting businesses with education and training providers to develop related instruction to complement the on-the-job learning portion of a youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship program2 7vi7 providing training to employees to serve as on-the-job trainers or mentors to program participants2 and 7vii7 providing career exposure1 career planning1 and career awareness activities4 7#d7 ,educational alignment grants ,an eligible entity that receives funds under section #bja7;a77#a77;,d7 shall use such funds to strengthen alignment between programs under the national apprenticeship system and education and training providers with secondary and postsecondary education systems1 including degree and credential requirements1 which may include-- 7,a7 creating and aligning the related instruction to requirements for a high school diploma or an associate's or bachelor's degree1 including through-- 7i7 dual enrollment and credit articulation for youth apprenticeship programs2 7ii7 articulation agreements2 or 7iii7 credit transfer agreements2 7,b7 creating or expanding career pathways aligned with pre-apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or apprenticeship programs2 7,c7 providing professional development for teachers1 career guidance and academic counselors1 school leaders1 administrators1 specialized instructional support personnel1 and paraprofessionals to build an understanding of opportunities in the national apprenticeship system available to students and to incorporate such opportunities into academic content and offerings2 7,d7 offering prior learning assessments1 which may include credit for prior learning to grant advanced standing in a program under the national apprenticeship system and credit towards an associate's or bachelor's degree2 7,e7 maintaining a connection between a pre-apprenticeship or youth apprenticeship program and an apprenticeship program2 and 7,f7 providing training for instructors or mentors4 #bjc4 ,grant evaluations 7a7 ,recipient reports ,each recipient of a grant under this section shall-- 7#a7 provide for an independent evaluation of the activities carried out under this title during the grant period2 7#b7 provide for an annual report and for a final report at the conclusion of the grant period1 which include-- 7,a7 a description of how the funds received through the grant were used and how the uses of funds aligned with the description in the application specified in section #bja7;e77#e77;,c72 7,b7 in the case of an eligible entity that is required to report data under section #aca7;b77#a71 the data collected under such section for the grant period2 7,c7 the total number of active program participants served by each of the grant programs2 7,d7 the total number that obtained unsubsidized employment in a field related to the apprenticeable occupation2 7,e7 the total number of program participants that completed the program in which they were enrolled2 7,f7 the average time to completion for each program as compared to the program standards description under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #abc7;b72 7,g7 the average cost per participant during the most recent program year and the #c preceding program years2 7,h7 the percentage of participants who received support services2 and 7,i7 the disaggregation of performance data described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7-- 7i7 by the program type 7apprenticeship1 youth apprenticeship1 or pre-apprenticeship program7 involved2 and 7ii7 by race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 and membership in a population specified in section #c7bd7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7bd772 and 7#c7 submit each report under paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 to the registration agency2 and 7,b7 to the ,administrator4 7b7 ,administrator evaluations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall prepare-- 7,a7 not later than #cf months after the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 an interim evaluation on the activities carried out under grants awarded under this section2 and 7,b7 not later than #fj months after the date of enactment of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act of #bjbj1 a final evaluation containing the results of the grant activities4 7#b7 ,contents ,such evaluations shall address1 for the activities carried out under each grant awarded under this section1 the general effectiveness of the activities in relation to their cost1 including the extent to which the activities-- 7,a7 improve the participation in1 retention in1 and completion of youth apprenticeship1 pre-apprenticeship1 and apprenticeship programs by nontraditional apprenticeship populations2 7,b7 to the extent feasible1 increase the levels of total employment1 of attainment of recognized postsecondary credentials1 and of measurable skills1 above the levels that would have existed in the absence of such activities2 7,c7 respond to the needs reflected in ,state1 regional1 or local labor market data2 7,d7 align with high-skill1 high-wage1 or in-demand industries or occupations2 and 7,e7 reach a wide variety of industry sectors and occupations4 7#c7 ,reports to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the interim evaluation and the final evaluation described in this section1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate a report summarizing the findings of the interim evaluations and a report summarizing the final evaluations4 7#d7 ,public access ,the ,administrator shall make the interim and final reports available on a publicly accessible website not later than #fj days after the completion of the interim report and the final report4 #bjd4 ,grant appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title-- 7#a7 #djj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#b7 #ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 7#c7 #fjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc2 7#d7 #gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#e7 #hjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe4 4 #d4 ,conforming amendments 7a7 ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih ,section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #biaf;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,immigration and ,nationality ,act ,section #bhf7s77#b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acef7s77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking for job training and inserting for programs under the national apprenticeship system2 and 7#b7 by striking for demonstration programs and projects described in section #dad7;c7 of the ,american ,competitiveness and ,workforce ,improvement ,act of #aiih and inserting to carry out title ,,ii of the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act4