Effective July 1, 2026
60-15-2. Duties--Administration.
The state office of apprenticeship is established and maintained within the department, as provided for in 29 C.F.R. §§ 29.1 to 29.14, inclusive (January 1, 2026). The office shall:
(1) Serve as the sole state apprenticeship agency in the state;
(2) Engage in outreach and education to promote registered apprenticeship programs as a workforce development tool;
(3) Establish standards for registered apprenticeship programs in the state; and
(4) Resolve disputes between parties to an apprenticeship agreement.
The office is administered by the secretary of the department.