Us Code § 50c - Improved apprenticeship program coordination between the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs
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§ 50c. Improved apprenticeship program coordination between the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs
(a) Definitions
In this Act:
(1) Registered apprenticeship program
The term "registered apprenticeship program" means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 (50 Stat. 664; commonly referred to as the "National Apprenticeship Act").
(2) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Labor.
(b) Additional registered apprenticeship program requirements
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for any program applying to become a registered apprenticeship program on or after the date that is 180 days after March 26, 2020, the Secretary shall—
(1) acquire from the program sponsor a written assurance that the sponsor—
(A) is aware of the availability of educational assistance for a veteran or other individual eligible under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38 for use in connection with a registered apprenticeship program;
(B) will make a good faith effort to obtain approval for educational assistance described in subparagraph (A) for, at a minimum, each program location that employs or recruits a veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38; and
(C) will not deny the application of a qualified candidate who is a veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance described in subparagraph (A) for the purpose of avoiding making a good faith effort to obtain approval as described in subparagraph (B);
(2) in accordance with paragraphs (5) and (12) of section 29.5(b) of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (as in effect on the day before March 26, 2020), require the program sponsor, to the extent practicable, to provide standards that contain provisions to grant advanced standing or credit, and provide increased wages commensurate to such standing or credit, for any veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38 who—
(A) is enrolled in the registered apprenticeship program; and
(B)(i) has a demonstrated competence applicable to the apprenticeship occupation; or
(ii) has acquired experience, training, or skills through military service that is applicable to the apprenticeship occupation; and
(3) when the Secretary approves the registered apprenticeship program, provide a copy of the program's certificate of registration to the State approving agency designated under chapter 36 of title 38 in the State where the program is located.
(Pub. L. 116–134, §2, Mar. 26, 2020, 134 Stat. 276.)
Editorial Notes
References in Text
This Act, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 116–134, Mar. 26, 2020, 134 Stat. 276, known as the Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019, which enacted this section and provisions set out as a note under section 50 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 2020 Amendment note set out under section 50 of this title and Tables.
The Act of August 16, 1937, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act Aug. 16, 1937, ch. 663, 50 Stat. 664, popularly known as the National Apprenticeship Act, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 50 of this title and Tables.
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Support for Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act of 2019, and not as part of the National Apprenticeship Act which comprises this chapter.
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