The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5097, mandates that any contractor receiving state funds must sponsor a high-quality, tuition-free apprenticeship program. This requirement aims to enhance workforce development and provide training opportunities for individuals seeking to enter various trades and professions.

The bill introduces new legal language that specifies the obligation for contractors to support these apprenticeship programs, thereby promoting skill development and employment opportunities within the state. There are no deletions from current law noted in the text of the bill.