Labor: apprenticeship: Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeships Grant Program.
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Overview
Assembly Bill 1980 creates a grant program to increase access to building and construction career pathways for women, nonbinary individuals, and underrepresented populations in California. The Department of Industrial Relations will administer the program, providing stipends to participants and supporting services to help them succeed in preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Grant applications will be prioritized for organizations with existing programs serving these groups, and grantees will be required to report data on program outcomes.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Equal Representation in Construction Apprenticeships Grant Program.
- Grants can be used for participant stipends to cover lost wages.
- Prioritizes applications from organizations serving women, nonbinary individuals, and underrepresented populations.
- Grants can support supportive services like childcare and transportation.
- Requires grantees to report data on participant enrollment, completion, and employment outcomes.
- Defines ‘qualified organizations’ including community-based organizations and workforce boards.
- Specifies criteria for evaluating qualified organizations, including demonstrated equity and inclusion efforts.
- Allows for funding of outreach activities and worksite culture improvements.
Who is affected
- Women
- Nonbinary Individuals
- Underrepresented Populations
- Construction Industry Workers
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