This bill would establish the Alabama Industry Recognized and Registered Apprenticeship Program Act.
This bill would create the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship to certify registered and industry-recognized apprenticeship programs in the state in lieu of the federal office of apprenticeship that currently administers state registered apprenticeship programs.
This bill would authorize the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship to provide a federally recognized state apprenticeship completion credential for registered and industry recognized apprenticeships certified by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.
This bill would also increase the per capita apprenticeship tax credit from $1,000 to $1,250; increase the aggregate apprenticeship tax credit from $3,000,000 to $7,500,000; provide a $500 per capita incentive tax credit for hiring in school youth apprentices; and extend the apprenticeship tax credit through 2025.
Source: Alabama Legislature