Which workforce system entities develop strategic workforce plans and direct the investment of workforce system funding?a. State and local workforce investment

boardsb. Private industry councilsc. Governors’ and Mayors’ workforce

committees

What is Registered Apprenticeship?a. A degree-producing education program combining lecture and

laboratory learning experiences.b. A supervised, structured on-the-job training program that

combines technical curriculum with competencies and tasks required for mastery of an occupation.

c. An uncompensated educational internship that introduces an individual to the fundamental characteristics of an occupation or industry.

d. An employee training program that encourages mentoring, skill development, safety, employee versatility, wage advancements and award of a nationally-recognized credential.

e. a & cf. b & d

Which local entity is specifically named to provide employment and training services under the Workforce Investment Act?a. Unemployment insurance officesb. Job service officesc. One-Stop Career Centers

Who can individuals interested in apprenticeship opportunities contact for more information?

a. Workforce Development Officesb. State Apprenticeship Agency (if applicable)c. U.S. Department of Labor, Office of

Apprenticeship d. Individual Trade Unions or Training Facilitye. All of the above

How many “apprenticeable” occupations are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor?

a. 900+ b. 100+c. 500+

Which WIA performance measures may Registered Apprentices be counted toward?

a. Entered employmentb. Employment retentionc. Average earnings calculationsd. Interim credentials attainmente. All of the above

What are the two basic types of apprenticeship programs?

a. Joint and non-jointb. Open and closedc. Lateral and unilateral

True or False: Full-time employment is a key element of a Registered Apprenticeship program.

a. Trueb. False

What Workforce Investment Act-funded training modalities can be used to support apprentices?a. Individual training accountsb. Customized trainingc. On-the-job trainingd. None of the abovee. All of the above

Which of the following are required representatives on local workforce investment boards?

a. Business/employer representativesb. Labor organizationsc. Economic development entitiesd. Local education entitiese. All of the above

What is the minimum–maximum length of apprenticeship programs?

a. 6 months to 3 yearsb. 1 to 6 yearsc. 2 to10 years

Registered Apprenticeship programs qualify as eligible training providers per WIA criteria?

a. Yes b. No

Are Registered Apprenticeship programs and Community Colleges competitors or partners?

a. Competitorsb. Partners

Which of the following services do One-Stop Career Centers provide to employers, workers, and job seekers ?a. Customized services for employers, such as

recruiting, candidate screening, and trainingb. Skill assessments and career

coaching/guidancec. Training for jobs in demand in the local

economyd. Referrals to employment and training

opportunitiese. b and df. All of the above

True or False: The workforce system funds short-term training, not longer-term training like Registered Apprenticeship.a. Trueb. False

Based on the Code of Federal Regulations Title 29, Part 29, how much related technical instruction is recommended per year for an apprenticeship program?

a. 48 hoursb. 144 hoursc. 1000 hours

What is the Workforce Investment Act (WIA)?

a. A Federal program that provides social services to recipients of family assistance and other low-income individuals

b. Legislation passed in 1998 to implement a comprehensive state and local employment and training system for job seekers, workers, and employers

c. Legislation establishing the U.S. unemployment insurance system

You must be or become a member of a labor union to be in an apprenticeship program.

a. Trueb. False

Which forefather and signer of the Declaration of Independence started out as an apprentice?a. John Adamsb. Thomas Jeffersonc. Benjamin Franklind. George Washington

What New Deal legislation created the federal Registered Apprenticeship system?

a. Fair Labor Standards Actb. Fitzgerald Actc. Taft-Hartley Actd. National Industry Recovery Act

Who is eligible for One-Stop Career Center services?

a. Unemployed individualsb. Incumbent workersc. Low-income individualsd. Underemployed individualse. Youthf. All of the above