Massachusetts H1857 amends apprenticeship standards, including program requirements and definitions.

Massachusetts H1857 amends apprenticeship standards by updating definitions and program requirements. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "Apprentice," "Apprenticeship agreement," and "Apprenticeship program sponsor." It mandates that apprenticeship programs include a measure of skills-based competencies and ensures apprentices receive a minimum of 150 hours of annual related classroom instruction. The bill also modifies the apprenticeship term to include a time-based model, a competency-based model, or a hybrid model for expansion industries.

Massachusetts H1857 amends apprenticeship standards, including program requirements and definitions.

Massachusetts H1857 amends apprenticeship standards by updating definitions and program requirements. The bill introduces new definitions for terms such as "Apprentice," "Apprenticeship agreement," and "Apprenticeship program sponsor." It mandates that apprenticeship programs include a measure of skills-based competencies and ensures apprentices receive a minimum of 150 hours of annual related classroom instruction. The bill also modifies the apprenticeship term to include a time-based model, a competency-based model, or a hybrid model for expansion industries.