(Sample) Affirmative Action Plan (Page 3 of 9) in pdf

2008 Master Group Non Joint Guideline Standards

An announcement of specific apprenticeship openings must be

disseminated thirty (30) days in advance of the earliest date for application

at each interval to the following agencies/organizations:

Registration Agency

Women’s Organizations/Centers

Local Schools

Employment Service Centers

One Stop Centers

Vocational Education Schools

Other Organizations/Centers (which can effectively reach minorities and

women)

Newspapers (which are circulated in the minority community and among

women)

The announcement will include the nature of the apprenticeship, requirements for

admission to apprenticeship, availability of apprenticeship opportunities, sources

of apprenticeship applications, and the Sponsor’s equal opportunity policy. The

period for accepting applications as established by the Sponsor is:

________________

Participation in annual workshops conducted by employment service

agencies for the purpose of familiarizing school, employment service and

other appropriate personnel with the apprenticeship program and current

opportunities.

Cooperation with school boards and vocational educational systems to

develop programs for preparing students to meet the standards and

criteria required to qualify for entry into the apprenticeship program.

Internal communication of the Sponsor’s equal opportunity policy should

be conducted in such a manner to foster understanding, acceptance, and

support among the Sponsor’s various officers, supervisors, employees,

and members, and to encourage such persons to take the necessary

action to aid in meeting its obligation under Title 29, CFR part 30.

Engaging in programs such as outreach for the positive recruitment and

preparation of potential applicants for apprenticeships; where appropriate

and feasible, such programs will provide for pre-testing experience and

training. In initiating and conducting these programs, the Sponsor may be

required to work with other Sponsors and appropriate community

organizations. The Sponsor will also initiate programs to prepare women

and encourage women to enter traditionally male programs.

Appendix C - 3

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