29 U.S.C. § 50c: Improved apprenticeship program coordination between the Department of Labor and the Department of Veterans Affairs

The term “registered apprenticeship program” means an apprenticeship program registered under the Act of August 16, 1937 ( 50 Stat. 664 ; commonly referred to as the “National Apprenticeship Act”). The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Labor. is aware of the availability of educational assistance for a veteran or other individual eligible under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38 for use in connection with a registered apprenticeship program; will make a good faith effort to obtain approval for educational assistance described in subparagraph (A) for, at a minimum, each program location that employs or recruits a veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance under chapters 30 through 36 of title 38; and will not deny the application of a qualified candidate who is a veteran or other individual eligible for educational assistance described in subparagraph (A) for the purpose of avoiding making a good faith effort to obtain approval as described in subparagraph (B); is enrolled in the registered apprenticeship program; and has a demonstrated competence applicable to the apprenticeship occupation; or has acquired experience, training, or skills through military service that is applicable to the apprenticeship occupation; and when the Secretary approves the registered apprenticeship program, provide a copy of the program’s certificate of registration to the State approving agency designated under chapter 36 of title 38 in the State where the program is located.