Bill > SB431

This bill establishes the Maryland Office of Registered Apprenticeship Development to scale registered apprenticeships across various industries and meet the state's economic needs. It creates a new Registered Apprenticeship Development Advisory Board to provide strategic guidance, and transforms the existing Maryland Apprenticeship Incentive Program into a Maryland Pay Per Apprentice Program. The bill eliminates the previous Youth Apprenticeship Advisory Committee and expands reporting requirements for apprenticeship programs, including new mandates to track worker outcomes such as job placement, post-apprenticeship wages, and retention data. The legislation introduces a new framework for apprenticeship programs, including requirements for employer-apprentice ratios, deviation request processes, and financial incentives for employers who hire and train registered apprentices. The bill aims to develop a well-trained workforce by providing support and resources to employers and apprentices, with the Maryland Department of Labor administering the program and establishing guidelines for incentive applications, award eligibility, and monitoring compliance.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0431?ys=2025RS