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Sens. Thune, Scott Seek Federal Recognition for Industry, Market-Driven Apprenticeships

by | Apr 4, 2022 | Industry | 0 comments

On March 7, U.S. Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Tim Scott, R-S.C., introduced legislation that would allow federal recognition of industry and market-driven apprenticeship programs. The Training America’s Workforce Act would allow third-party entities approved by the U.S. Department of Labor to recognize and perform oversight over apprenticeship programs developed by the private sector and other organizations.

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