CT SB00215

Redefines apprenticeship terminology and establishes that "approved trade training" requires a minimum of 2,000 hours of work experience consistent with industry standards adopted by the Labor Department.

Requires the Labor Department to offer apprenticeships in all licensed occupations meeting minimum training requirements and conduct a public outreach campaign to encourage employer sponsorship by July 1, 2017.

Directs the Labor Department to explore creating an employment trainee office to register trainees for licensed occupations requiring training but lacking apprenticeships.

Mandates a working group of manufacturing employers and labor representatives to develop approved trade training requirements using time-based, competency-based, or hybrid approaches by July 1, 2017, with implementation by December 1, 2017.

Requires the Labor Commissioner to review state statutes and regulations by January 15, 2018, to identify necessary revisions for offering apprenticeships consistent with federal training approaches and report findings to the legislature.