§ 31-22q — (Formerly Sec. 31-51e). Program of apprentice training. Informational campaign.

(a) To assist in the administration of sections 31-22m to 31-22q, inclusive, and 31-22u, there shall continue to be maintained in the Labor Department a program of apprentice training. The Labor Commissioner is authorized to appoint, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 67, such personnel as may be necessary for effective administration of said sections. (b) Not later than January 1, 2015, and annually thereafter, the Labor Department shall develop or approve an informational campaign to distribute to Workforce Investment Boards, CTWorks One-Stop Career Centers and similar job centers within the state. The informational campaign shall include a description of the program of apprentice training maintained in the department and shall address common misperceptions regarding such program and the various opportunities and benefits that apprenticeship training may provide for unemployed individuals within the state.

Legislative History

(1959, P.A. 390, S. 5; P.A. 77-614, S. 480, 610; P.A. 14-131, S. 9; 14-225, S. 3.) History: P.A. 77-614 referred to “program” of apprentice training rather than to “division” of apprentice training in the labor department, effective January 1, 1979; Sec. 31-51e transferred to Sec. 31-22q in 2005; P.A. 14-131 added reference to Sec. 31-22u; P.A. 14-225 designated existing provisions as Subsec. (a) and added Subsec. (b) re development or approval of informational campaign.