5 §7072. Training and apprenticeship programs
Title 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Part 17-A: CIVIL SERVICE HEADING: PL 2005, C. 683, PT. A, §7 (NEW)
Chapter 372: STATE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM HEADING: PL 1985, C. 785, PT. B, §38 (NEW); PL 2005, C. 683, PT. A, §7 (RPR)
Subchapter 2: EMPLOYEE POLICIES, PRACTICES AND RESTRICTIONS HEADING: PL 1985, C. 785, PT. B, §38 (NEW)
Article 3: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, RECORDS AND TRAINING HEADING: PL 1985, C. 785, PT. B, §38 (NEW)
§7072. Training and apprenticeship programs
The director shall devise plans for and cooperate with appointing authorities and other supervising officials in the development and conduct of employee training and registered apprenticeship programs to recruit and develop well qualified employees, to aid in meeting affirmative action requirements and to otherwise carry out the State's role as a responsible and effective employer. [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
The Bureau of Labor Standards shall assist the director in determining which classifications are apprenticeable and in encouraging and assisting state agencies to utilize the benefits of registered apprenticeship programs or other training programs. [1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §2 (AMD).]
Consistent with the Code of Fair Practices and other merit system and affirmative action requirements, the State, through the Bureau of Human Resources, the Bureau of Labor Standards and its other departments and agencies, shall support the policies of the United States Job Opportunity Act of 1981. The State shall seek to meet a target of filling 10% of registered state apprenticeships established with qualified candidates who are recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families. The State shall make a good faith effort to expeditiously establish as many of these apprenticeships as possible. [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW); 1997, c. 530, Pt. A, §34 (AMD).]
1. Listing of apprenticeable classifications. With the assistance of the Bureau of Labor Standards and other state agencies, the director shall develop a list of apprenticeable classifications. The list shall be revised annually.
[ 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW) .]
2. Agency review. The Bureau of Labor Standards and each agency utilizing apprenticeable classifications shall determine where registered apprenticeships should be established subject to the authorization of the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources and the State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
[ 1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §3 (AMD) .]
3. Annual report. The director shall include in the annual report of the Bureau of Human Resources the following information:
A. A review of the development and operation of training and registered apprenticeship programs; [1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
B. The list of apprenticeable classifications pursuant to subsection 1; [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
C. A summary of the agencies and types of positions involved; [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
D. A summary of registered apprenticeships; [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
E. The number of persons who applied for registered apprenticeship positions under this chapter; [1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
F. The number of persons who were accepted into the registered apprenticeship program under this chapter; [1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
G. The number of persons, under this chapter, who successfully completed and the number of persons who failed to complete the program established under this chapter; [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
H. The number of persons who, following the successful completion of the program, remain employed; [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
I. A summary of other training programs established; and [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
J. A breakdown of the total number of persons, defined in paragraphs E, F and G, by sex, race and any other characteristics deemed by the director to be pertinent to the intent of this chapter. [1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW).]
[ 1993, c. 630, Pt. B, §4 (AMD) .]
4. Bargaining agreements. Nothing in this section may operate to invalidate or supersede the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement between an employee organization and the State.
[ 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §38 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1985, c. 785, §B38 (NEW). 1993, c. 630, §§B2-4 (AMD). 1997, c. 530, §A34 (AMD).