Youth apprenticeship governance study

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Apprenticeship" means the same as the term is defined in Section 35A-6-102. (b) "Study" means the study created in Subsection (2). (2) There is created a study to design a framework and system for maximizing efficiencies and expanding youth apprenticeship opportunities for students. (3) The study shall be conducted collaboratively by the following entities: (a) the governor's office; (b) the State Board of Education; (c) the Department of Workforce Services; (d) the Talent Ready Utah Program; and (e) relevant participating employers as determined by the entities described in Subsections (3)(a) through (d). (4) The study shall examine framework and system design recommendations regarding: (a) ways to increase youth apprenticeship offerings; (b) increasing student and employer participation in youth apprenticeships; (c) formalizing roles and streamlining use of existing infrastructure described in: (i) Title 35A, Chapter 6, Apprenticeship Act; (ii) this part, including the role of the state apprenticeship intermediary described in Section 53H-13-303; and (iii) Section 53G-7-902; (d) aligning youth apprenticeship efforts to meet the definition of youth apprenticeship defined in Section 35A-6-102; (e) identifying metrics to assess the success of youth apprenticeship programs; (f) opportunities to leverage secondary and post-secondary educational programs in conjunction with youth apprenticeships, including: (i) career and technical education; (ii) concurrent enrollment; and (iii) stackable credentials; and (g) the creation of career competencies to prepare a qualified workforce. (5) The staff of the Talent Ready Utah Program shall staff the study. (6) No later than May 1, 2025, the entities described in Subsection (3) shall report the recommendations described in Subsection (4) to the talent board.