RCW 49.04.270
Grant program for wrap-around support services.
(1) A grant program for wrap-around support services to mitigate barriers to beginning or participating in state registered apprenticeship programs is established. Support services shall include provisions for child care, health care, transportation to job sites, and other support services necessary to mitigate barriers to beginning or participating in state registered apprenticeship programs.
(2) The department of labor and industries must manage and oversee the grant program and may establish application procedures and criteria for the receipt of grants.
(3) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for this specific purpose, the department of labor and industries may award grants to nonprofit organizations and state registered apprenticeship training committees that support individuals currently in, or seeking to enter, state registered apprenticeship programs or apprenticeship council recognized apprenticeship preparation programs by providing, or connecting apprentices to, wrap-around services, including child care, professional clothing, required tools, or transportation.
(4) No funds from the accident fund established in RCW 51.44.010 or the medical aid fund established in RCW 51.44.020 may be used in funding the grant program established under this section.
[ 2022 c 156 § 6.]
NOTES:
Intent—2022 c 156: See note following RCW 49.04.240.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 49.04 - Apprenticeship.
49.04.010 - Regulatory apprenticeship council created—Composition—Terms—Compensation—Duties.
49.04.030 - Supervisor of apprenticeship—Duties.
49.04.035 - Supervisor of apprenticeship—Compliance verification.
49.04.040 - Apprenticeship committees—Composition—Duties.
49.04.050 - Apprenticeship program standards.
49.04.060 - Apprenticeship agreements.
49.04.080 - On-the-job training agreements and projects—Supervisor to promote.
49.04.090 - On-the-job training agreements and projects—Agreements with federal agencies.
49.04.100 - Apprenticeship programs—Civil rights act advancement.
49.04.110 - Woman and racial minority representation in apprenticeship programs—Noncompliance.
49.04.141 - Transportation opportunities—Report.
49.04.150 - Associate degree pathway.
49.04.160 - Student opportunities—Findings.
49.04.170 - Student opportunities—Centers of excellence, colleges to provide information.
49.04.180 - Student opportunities—Educational outreach program—Appropriate activities.
49.04.190 - Student opportunities—Building and construction-related apprenticeships—Grants—Report.
49.04.210 - Aerospace workforce council created—Duties—Composition.
49.04.220 - Aerospace apprenticeship utilization rate—Requirements—Reporting.
49.04.230 - Educational requirements—Secretary of health to define.
49.04.240 - Economic or industry sector-based platforms—Requirements—Reporting.
49.04.250 - Committee to develop appropriate apprenticeship programs for state agencies.
49.04.270 - Grant program for wrap-around support services.
49.04.280 - Grant program for updating equipment.
49.04.290 - Vouchers for driver's education courses.