Source: http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/apprentice/app_employer.html
Timestamp: 2013-05-21 10:13:02
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Matched Legal Cases: ['art 518', '§50', '§50', '§50', 'art 664', '§50', '§57']

Apprenticeship Training Program -- Employer
Apprenticeship assist industry in developing and improving apprenticeship and other training programs designed to provide the skilled workers needed to compete in a global economy.
Apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in which workers learn the practical and theoretical aspects of a highly skilled occupation. Apprenticeship training programs are sponsored by joint employer and labor groups, individual employers, and/or employer associations.
The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship registers apprenticeship training programs. The Office of Apprenticeship's role is to:
first, safeguard the welfare of apprentices;
second, ensure the quality and equality of access of registered apprenticeship training programs; and
third, provide integrated employment and training information to sponsors and the local employment and training community.
To train an apprentice, you and your employee must first complete an apprenticeship agreement. Responsibilities of the apprentice and employer are outlined in the apprenticeship agreement. A certified journeyworker must provide practical training according to trade standards. You must also verify the number of hours an apprentice works and pay a predetermined, industry-set wage. Additional information is available through the Office of Apprenticeship's Web site.
Eligibility of Employer Applicants
Employer applicants include employers, or an association of employers, with or without the participation of labor unions.
Establishing a Registered Apprenticeship Training Program
Department of Labor - Office of Apprenticeship field representatives are assigned to all designated trades to assist in arranging apprenticeship agreements between employers and apprentices. The representatives will explain your employer responsibilities for training under The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937 and ensure that your business premises meet on-the-job training standards. The representatives also provide training information and guidelines and will review the requirements and documentation needed for your apprenticeship records.
Employer applicants work closely with their assigned Department of Labor - Office of Apprenticeship field representative to develop a set of registered apprenticeship training standards which include:
an on-the-job training outline;
related classroom instruction curriculum; and
the registered apprenticeship training program operating procedures. The program will be registered if it meets federal requirements.
The National Apprenticeship Act of 1937, as amended (Public Law 75-308) (29 U.S.C. Part 518, §50, §50a, and §50b and 29 U.S.C. Part 664, §50 and §57.)
You may contact your nearest Office of Apprenticeship State Office or write or call: