Federally recognized tribal governments can operate apprenticeship programs in Washington.

The bill recognizes the sovereignty of federally recognized tribal governments and the role their apprenticeship programs play in developing a skilled workforce. It allows these tribal programs to have the same rights and responsibilities as other approved programs, provided they complete the federal approval process. The bill also mandates that contractors and subcontractors use a skilled and trained workforce for specific work at high hazard facilities, with a gradual increase in the percentage of skilled journeypersons who must be graduates of approved apprenticeship programs.

Federally recognized tribal governments can operate apprenticeship programs in Washington.

The bill recognizes the sovereignty of federally recognized tribal governments and the role their apprenticeship programs play in developing a skilled workforce. It allows these tribal programs to have the same rights and responsibilities as other approved programs, provided they complete the federal approval process. The bill also mandates that contractors and subcontractors use a skilled and trained workforce for specific work at high hazard facilities, with a gradual increase in the percentage of skilled journeypersons who must be graduates of approved apprenticeship programs.