What are the functions of the DC Apprenticeship Council?

What are the functions of the DC Apprenticeship Council?

The DC Apprenticeship Council performs the following functions:

• Approves apprenticeship standards that meet minimum basic standards of regulations.
• Ensures compliance of Affirmative Action Plans associated with apprenticeship standards.
• Acts as second level of appeal for complaints of apprentices.
• Deregisters apprenticeship programs not in compliance with local and federal apprenticeship regulations.
• Assists in educating the community to apprenticeship.
• Formulates policies for the effective administration of apprenticeship programs.