This part sets forth policies and procedures to promote equality of
opportunity in apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S.
Department of Labor and in state apprenticeship programs registered with
recognized state apprenticeship agencies. These policies and procedures
apply to the recruitment and selection of apprentices, and to all
conditions of employment and training during apprenticeship. The
procedures established provide for review of apprenticeship programs,
for registering apprenticeship programs, for processing complaints, and
for deregistering noncomplying apprenticeship programs. This part also
provides policies and procedures for continuation or withdrawal of
recognition of state agencies for registering of apprenticeship programs
for Federal purposes. The purpose of this part is to promote equality of
opportunity in apprenticeship by prohibiting discrimination based on
race, color, religion, national origin, or sex in apprenticeship
programs, by requiring affirmative action to provide equal opportunity
in such apprenticeship programs, and by coordinating this part with
other equal opportunity programs.
