Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.21 - APPRENTICESHIP
Subchapter 24.21.1 - Definitions
Rule 24.21.102 - DEFINITIONS

(1) "Apprenticeship agreement" has the meaning provided for by 39-6-105, MCA.

(2) "Apprenticeship articulation agreement" means an agreement between a pre-apprenticeship program and a registered apprenticeship program that defines the steps required for a pre-apprenticeship program participant to enter a registered apprenticeship program.

(3) "Department" means the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, as provided for by 2-15-1701, MCA. The department is the state apprenticeship agency.

(4) "Pre-apprenticeship" means a department-recognized workforce training program endorsed by one or more registered apprenticeship sponsors that focuses on educating and training program participants to achieve at least minimum qualifications for entry into registered apprenticeship programs upon completion.

(5) "Indenture agreement" means the specific written agreement between a sponsor and an individual apprentice regarding the terms and conditions of the apprentice's apprenticeship.

(6) "Joint apprenticeship committee" means a local or statewide committee operating pursuant to 39-6-104, MCA, and recognized by the department.

(7) "Registered apprentice" means an individual whose indenture agreement has been officially recognized and registered with a registration agency.