§ 11-401. Intent, purposes and objectives of subtitle

   The 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 Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, U.S. Department of Labor;

   (7) promote employment opportunities for young people under conditions providing adequate training and reasonable earnings; and

   (8) subject to § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, provide for periodic reports to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the public regarding the status of apprenticeship training in this State.

HISTORY: 1983, ch. 64; 1984, ch. 285, § 2; 1986, ch. 5, § 4; 1987, ch. 11, § 2; ch. 311, § 1; 1988, ch. 6, § 8; 1995, ch. 120, § 2, 5; 1997, ch. 635, § 9; ch. 636, § 9.