Section 3073 Of Chapter 4. Apprenticeship From California Labor Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 4.
3073
. The Chief of the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, or his
or her duly authorized representative, shall administer the
provisions of this chapter; act as secretary of the California
Apprenticeship Council; shall foster, promote, and develop the
welfare of the apprentice and industry, improve the working
conditions of apprentices, and advance their opportunities for
profitable employment; shall ensure that selection procedures are
impartially administered to all applicants for apprenticeship; shall
gather and promptly disseminate information through apprenticeship
and training information centers; shall maintain on public file in
all high schools and field offices of the Employment Development
Department the name and location of the local area apprenticeship
committees, the filing date, and minimum requirements for application
of all registered apprenticeship programs; shall cooperate in the
development of apprenticeship programs and may advise with them on
problems affecting apprenticeship standards; shall audit all
selection and disciplinary proceedings of apprentices or prospective
apprentices; may enter joint agreements with the Employment
Development Department outreach education and employment programs,
and educational institutions on the operation of apprenticeship
information centers, including positive efforts to achieve
information on equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for
women and minorities; and shall supervise and recommend
apprenticeship agreements as to these standards and perform such
other duties associated therewith as the California Apprenticeship
Council may recommend. The chief shall coordinate the exchange, by
the California Apprenticeship Council, the apprenticeship program
sponsors, the Fair Employment and Housing Council, community
organizations, and other interested persons, of information on
available minorities and women who may serve as apprentices.