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The bill seeks to reauthorize the 1937 National Apprenticeship Act, which established the registered apprenticeship system, for the first time since its inception 84 years ago.

Many characteristics today associated with registered apprenticeships — progressive wage increases, mentorship and safety standards — are not part of the 1937 law; they have instead been included in subsequent U.S. Department of Labor regulations. These provisions and more would be codified into the new federal law, as well as expanding apprenticeship programs through authorization of $400-$800 million in new grant funding.

Judd credits his father for inspiring him to pursue the trades.

Since its inception, the scholarship program has awarded more than $400,000 to more than 300 deserving schools and apprentices.

The Foundation’s Plumbing Apprentice and Journeyman Training Committee makes up most of the SkillsUSA Plumbing Technical Committee.

The organization’s CONNECT 2017 event will be held Oct. 3-6 in Milwaukee.