More Apprenticeships For Young People on Horizon If Federal Legislation Passes

The National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 provides a plan for states to set up and run federally funded programs and calls for the Labor Department to diversify and expand apprenticeships in conjunction with industry leaders, educational institutions and others. In addition to Scott, the bill is sponsored by Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), David McKinley (R-W.Va.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.).