Ch. 311

LAWS OF MARYLAND

coordinating the delivery of available State and federal
resources and services. [In addition, the Department, with the
approval of the employer, shall contact the Department of
Economic and Community Development to provide whatever assistance
is deemed appropriate.]

(g) The Secretary [of Employment and Training] shall adopt
regulations to implement the provisions of this [subheading]
SUBTITLE.

Subtitle 4. Planned Apprenticeship Standards and On-the-Job

Training Activities

[7-401.] 3-401.

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 § 2-1312 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.

[7-402.] 3-402.

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