An Act providing opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to support and expand apprenticeship programs in Massachusetts, with the goal of increasing the number of individuals who can complete their training and contribute to a skilled workforce. It seeks to remove barriers that may prevent apprentices from finishing their programs and to strengthen the overall apprenticeship system within the state. The legislation intends to ensure that Massachusetts has a workforce equipped with the necessary skills for economic growth and competitiveness. Ultimately, the bill intends to bolster the state’s workforce development efforts.
Key provisions
- Expands opportunities for apprentices to complete their training programs.
- Addresses barriers to apprenticeship completion.
- Strengthens the overall apprenticeship system in Massachusetts.
- Supports the development of new apprenticeship programs.
- Provides resources to ensure apprenticeships are accessible.
Who is affected
- Apprentices
- Employers offering apprenticeships
- Labor unions
- Massachusetts residents seeking skilled trades
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Sponsors
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15 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Labor and Workforce Development
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
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