Officially Recognized Apprenticeable Occupations Clause Samples
The 'Officially Recognized Apprenticeable Occupations' clause defines which job roles or trades are formally acknowledged as suitable for apprenticeship programs under relevant laws or regulations. This clause typically specifies that only occupations listed or approved by a governing body, such as a state apprenticeship agency or the U.S. Department of Labor, qualify for apprenticeship training and related benefits. By clearly identifying eligible occupations, the clause ensures that apprenticeship programs are aligned with recognized standards and helps prevent disputes over which roles can be included, thereby promoting consistency and compliance within workforce development initiatives.
Officially Recognized Apprenticeable Occupations. For sponsors who use a slightly different occupational title, OA staff may use the sponsor’s title as long as the officially recognized occupational title is included in parenthesis under the sponsor’s occupational title. Please see attached “sample” for reference. The term “journeyman, journeyworker, journeyperson, etc.” should not be included in the occupational title. These terms are used to describe a level of competency rather than an occupational title. In rare instances where a program sponsor may utilize such a term above in their occupational title and that terminology is consistently used within their organization and training materials, OA staff may use that terminology on the sponsor’s occupational title as long as the officially recognized occupational title is listed in parenthesis under the sponsor’s title. The practice of using a level of competency in the occupational title should be discouraged when possible. The sponsor’s name on the Certificate of Completion of Apprenticeship shall be as it is registered and approved in their apprenticeship standards. The date completed shall be the date of completion as indicated on the request form.