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<item congress="115" measure-type="hres" measure-number="1158" measure-id="id115hres1158" originChamber="HOUSE" orig-publish-date="2018-11-20" update-date="2019-01-30">
<title>Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 12, 2018, as "National Apprenticeship Week".</title>
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<action-date>2018-11-20</action-date>
<action-desc>Introduced in House</action-desc>
<summary-text><![CDATA[<p>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. </p> <p>Calls for increased awareness about the value of the registered apprenticeship program model as an effective earn-and-learn model. </p> <p>Recognizes the importance of apprenticeships in developing a well-trained, highly skilled, and more diverse workforce.</p> <p>Commends organizations and employers that actively support apprenticeship programs.</p>]]></summary-text>
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