OK HB2212

Establishes the Oklahoma Registered Apprenticeship Program (ORAP) under the Oklahoma Workforce Commission to develop, register, and monitor apprenticeships statewide, with a focus on aligning with federal workforce goals and expanding opportunities

Allows eligible students (apprentices age 18+ enrolled in U.S. Department of Labor-recognized programs or journeyworkers with completion certificates) to earn at least 15 credit hours of general education toward an associate of applied science degree at public community and technical colleges

Requires participating employers to register apprenticeships with the Workforce Commission, submit detailed workplans, establish wage schedules based on skill level, and ensure accessibility to underrepresented groups

Creates an Oklahoma Apprenticeship Grant Fund to cover tuition, tools, and resources, with the Workforce Commission required to maintain a public dashboard tracking program metrics

Authorizes income tax credits beginning in tax year 2026: $2,500 per qualified employer participating in an apprenticeship program and $500 per qualified apprentice enrolled in Career and Technical Education programs, with unused credits carrying forward for five years