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Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 13, 2017, as "National Apprenticeship Week".

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports: (1) the designation of National Apprenticeship Week; (2) the expansion of apprenticeships in in-demand industry sectors and occupations; (3) the development and expansion of effective preapprenticeship programs that lead to success in a registered apprenticeship program; and (4) a closer alignment between registered apprenticeship programs, the workforce development system, career and technical education, and postsecondary education.

Calls for increased awareness about the value of the registered apprenticeship program model as an effective earn-and-learn model.

Recognizes the importance of apprenticeships in developing a well-trained, highly skilled, and more diverse workforce.

Commends organizations and employers that actively support apprenticeship programs.

What's happening now November 15, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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