Section 11-401 - Intent, purposes and objectives of subtitleThe intent, purposes and objectives of this subtitle are to:
(1) encourage the development of an apprenticeship and training system through the voluntary cooperation of management, labor, and interested State agencies in cooperation with other states and the federal government;(2) provide for the establishment and furtherance of standards of apprenticeship and training to safeguard the welfare of apprentices and trainees;(3) contribute to a healthy economy by aiding in the development and maintenance of a skilled labor force sufficient in numbers and quality to meet the expanding needs of Maryland industry and to attract new industry;(4) open to young people the opportunity to obtain training in skilled trades and other on-the-job occupations which will equip them for profitable employment and citizenship;(5) establish an apprenticeship and training council and authorize the appointment of a Director;(6) set up a program of planned apprenticeship under registered agreements, meeting standards established by the Office of Apprenticeship, U.S. Department of Labor; and(7) promote employment opportunities for young people under conditions providing adequate training and reasonable earnings.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 6,Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2019.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 120,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2015.