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Federal Register · July 2, 2025
The title they went with Prohibiting Illegal Discrimination in Registered Apprenticeship Programs Noisy translates that to

The US Labor Department wants to make it easier to run apprenticeship programs

What happened
The US Labor Department proposes removing some rules for apprenticeship programs. This means program sponsors will have fewer administrative tasks, while still needing to prevent discrimination.
Why it matters
The Labor Department wants to cut down on paperwork for organizations that run apprenticeship programs. The goal is to make it simpler to offer these programs, which could lead to more training opportunities. This change aims to reduce the administrative burden without weakening protections against discrimination.
The signal
Watch if the number of new apprenticeship programs increases after these changes take effect, especially among smaller organizations that might have been deterred by previous rules.
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