The proposed bill establishes the "Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard apprenticeship program," aimed at assisting members of the Michigan Army National Guard and Air National Guard in translating their military training and experience into a recognized certificate of completion for a registered apprenticeship. The program will be managed by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which will collaborate with various state agencies, including the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, to ensure the program aligns with federal apprenticeship standards. The program is designed to be a no-cost benefit for members, requiring them to complete on-the-job learning hours during duty hours under supervision.

Additionally, the bill outlines the eligibility criteria for members wishing to participate in the program, which includes holding a compatible military occupational specialty or air force specialty code. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is tasked with coordinating the identification of these specialties and ensuring that members receive appropriate credit for their on-the-job learning. The state approving agency for GI bill approvals will also be involved in the necessary approvals for the program. The bill mandates the promulgation of rules to implement the act under the administrative procedures act of 1969.