Apprenticeship Expansion (E.O. 13801)

Summary

Creates more job training programs, called apprenticeships, to help people get high-paying jobs without the high cost of college.

What problem does this solve?

Many people have large student debt from college but lack the skills needed for high-paying jobs. This order promotes paid apprenticeships as a more affordable way for people to get valuable job skills and fixes or ends ineffective government training programs.

What does this order do?

Establishes a Task Force on Apprenticeship Expansion

Creates a new group in the Department of Labor to find ways to promote and grow apprenticeship programs, especially in industries that don't have many.

Creates industry-recognized apprenticeships

Allows third parties like companies, trade groups, and unions to develop and recognize high-quality apprenticeship programs, making the process faster and more flexible.

Reviews federal job training programs

Requires all federal agencies to review their job training programs to see if they work. Recommends fixing or getting rid of programs that are ineffective, redundant, or unnecessary.

Expands access to apprenticeships for specific groups

Promotes job training and pre-apprenticeship programs for high school students, veterans, formerly incarcerated people, and others to give them more opportunities.

Directs funding to promote apprenticeships

Instructs the Secretary of Labor to use available money to increase participation in apprenticeships, especially for students and in industries that need more trained workers.

Who does this affect?

American workers and job seekers
Students
Veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals

What is the real world impact?

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Creates alternative paths to high-paying jobs

Provides a way for people to earn money while learning a trade, avoiding the high cost and debt of traditional college. This better matches workers with available jobs in fields like manufacturing and healthcare.

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Reduces government spending and oversight

Aims to cut funding for existing federal job training programs that are found to be ineffective. It also lessens regulations by allowing industry groups, not just the government, to recognize and approve apprenticeship programs.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on June 15, 2017, with several deadlines for specific actions.

Excellence in Apprenticeship Program

By June 15, 2019, the Secretary of Labor must establish a program to recognize excellent apprenticeship programs run by employers, unions, or other groups.

Agency Program Review

Agencies must submit lists and reviews of their job training programs to be considered for the President's Fiscal Year 2019 Budget.