RCW 49.04.300
Apprenticeship retention study. (Expires December 31, 2027.)
(1) The department of labor and industries must conduct an apprentice retention study of state registered apprentices. The study must collect data from apprentices that are six months into their apprenticeships on the barriers and challenges new apprentices encounter that may prevent them from continuing their apprenticeships.
(2) The department of labor and industries must aggregate the data collected in subsection (1) of this section by trade and post the data on a dashboard on its public website annually.
(3) The department of labor and industries must use the data collected under this section to work with apprenticeship coordinators to implement an early alert response system to connect apprentices with needed support and wrap-around services.
(4) By December 1, 2026, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the department of labor and industries must submit a report to the legislature on its key findings on the barriers and challenges in retaining apprentices and its recommendations.
(5) This section expires December 31, 2027.
[ 2022 c 156 § 9.]
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.