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The "Fitzgerald Act" and the federal role in apprenticeship training: Recent interest and current initiatives
Whittaker, William G. (Author)
1985
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
The Fitzgerald Act (National Apprenticeship Act) of 1937 serves as the charter for the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training in the Department of Labor. It also provides the legal framework for the Federal Government's involvement in apprenticeship training programs. Briefly, this paper examines the evolution of apprentice training in America, the provisions of the Fitzgerald Act, and recent legislative interest in apprentice training.
Abstract -- Introduction -- Evolution of Apprenticeship and of the Fitzgerald Act. Early Development of Apprentice Training ; The Fitzgerald Act -- How Apprenticeship Works -- Areas of Possible Policy Concern -- Recent Legislative Interest in Apprenticeship Training. The 98th Congress (1983-1984) ; The 99th Congress (1985-1986) -- Legislation of the 99th Congress.
CRS 85-991 E
"October 15, 1985."
SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3
eng
1985-01-01T00:00:00Z
32 pages
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