Section 41-29-334 – Alignment of Training and Instruction; Development of Alabama Industry Recognized and Registered Apprenticeship Model.
Section 41-29-334 Alignment of training and instruction; development of Alabama Industry Recognized and Registered Apprenticeship model. (a) The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, in consultation with the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation, the P-20W Council, the Alabama Workforce Council Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways, the State Department of Education, the Alabama Community College […]
Section 41-29-335 – Alabama Apprenticeship Council.
Section 41-29-335 Alabama Apprenticeship Council. (a) The Alabama Apprenticeship Council, which shall be composed of public and private persons representing employer and employee organizations that are familiar with apprenticeable occupations, is established. All appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments so that diversity of gender, race, and geographical areas is reflective of the makeup of this […]
Section 41-29-336 – Construction and Application of Division.
Section 41-29-336 Construction and application of division. (a) Nothing in this division shall require the sponsors of nonregistered preapprenticeships, youth apprenticeships, and industry-recognized apprenticeships, including state agencies, colleges and universities, and business and industry sponsors to certify the programs with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship. (b) Nothing in this division shall be interpreted as a […]
Section 41-29-340 – Short Title.
Section 41-29-340 Short title. This division may be known and shall be cited as the Eliminating Legal Barriers to Apprenticeships (ELBA) Act. (Act 2019-527, §1.)
Section 41-29-341 – Definitions.
Section 41-29-341 Definitions. As used in this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) APPRENTICE. A worker at least 14 years of age, except where a higher minimum age standard is otherwise fixed by law, who is employed to learn an apprenticeable occupation. (2) APPRENTICEABLE OCCUPATION. As defined in 29 C.F.R. §29.4. […]
Section 41-29-293 – Meetings.
Section 41-29-293 Meetings. The council shall meet within 30 days after the appointment of the council membership and establish procedures and other policies necessary to carry on the business of the council, including the establishment of a quorum. The council shall meet at least twice a year, but may meet more frequently upon the call […]
Section 41-29-342 – Eliminating Legal Barrers to Apprenticeship.
Section 41-29-342 Eliminating legal barrers to apprenticeship. (a) A licensing authority shall grant an occupational license to any applicant who meets all of the following requirements: (1) Has successfully completed the 8th grade. (2) Has successfully completed an apprenticeship subject to a valid apprenticeship agreement and under the supervision of an eligible employer. (3) Has […]
Section 41-29-294 – Terms of Members; Vacancies.
Section 41-29-294 Terms of members; vacancies. Members of the council shall serve at the pleasure of the official responsible for designating the members, but in no case shall the term of any member exceed four years. The initial council members shall be appointed for terms from one to four years and shall serve such staggered […]
Section 41-29-295 – Annual Report.
Section 41-29-295 Annual report. The council shall report to the Governor, the Legislature, the State Board of Education, and the Alabama Council of College and University Presidents on its advisory recommendations, if any, by January 31 of each year. The council will also meet with the above mentioned groups, if necessary, to discuss the recommendations […]
Section 41-29-296 – Reimbursement for Expenses.
Section 41-29-296 Reimbursement for expenses. The members of the council shall not receive a salary or per diem allowance for serving as members of the council, but shall be entitled to reimbursement, from the Department of Commerce for expenses incurred in the performance of the duties of the office at the same rate allowed state […]