Apprenticeship Training: Administration, Use, and Equal Opportunity
HRD-92-43
Published: Mar 04, 1992. Publicly Released: Mar 04, 1992.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training's (BAT) operations, focusing on: (1) the use of apprenticeships to train workers; (2) federal and state resources dedicated to administering apprenticeships; and (3) the representation of minorities and women in apprenticeships.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Labor | The Secretary of Labor should work with BAT and the Women's Bureau to identify actions to improve the outreach and recruiting of women into apprenticeships. |
Closed – Implemented
The Secretary has initiated a "women in skilled trades" initiative, stepped up outreach and promotional efforts, and developed promotional materials. The Department of Labor is planning demonstration projects and research on improving women's opportunities in skilled trades. Also, states and service delivery areas are being given goals on training and placing women in nontraditional employment.
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Disadvantaged personsEmployment assistance programsFair employment programsstate relationsEmployee trainingMinoritiesPersonnel recruitingVocational educationWomen's rightsApprenticeship training