Military affairs: other; Michigan National Guard apprenticeship program; create. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program. The program aims to allow members of the National Guard to apply their military training and experience toward completing a registered apprenticeship, potentially utilizing GI Bill benefits. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs will oversee the program in collaboration with several state agencies to ensure alignment with Department of Labor standards and provide a no-cost benefit to participating members.
Key provisions
- Establishes the ‘Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship act’.
- Defines key terms such as ‘GI Bill’, ‘Member’, ‘Program’, and ‘Registered Apprenticeship’.
- Requires the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to create and operate the apprenticeship program.
- Mandates coordination between the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and other state agencies.
- Specifies that the program must be a no-cost benefit to members.
- Outlines eligibility requirements for program participation.
- Requires alignment of training with Department of Labor apprenticeship programs.
- Authorizes the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to promulgate rules for the program’s implementation.
Who is affected
- Michigan Army National Guard members
- Michigan Air National Guard members
- Veterans
- Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
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