This bill proposes the creation of a new section to chapter 34-05 of the North Dakota Century Code, establishing an apprenticeship grant program administered by the labor commissioner. The program aims to provide financial support in the form of grants to eligible individuals enrolled in qualifying registered apprenticeship programs within the state. The labor commissioner, in collaboration with the United States Department of Labor and the State Board for Career and Technical Education, will set eligibility guidelines that include requirements for full-time enrollment, program progress, and a minimum grade point average. Eligible individuals may receive grants of up to three thousand dollars over a three-year period while participating in an approved program.

Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation of $1,100,000 from the general fund to the Department of Labor and Human Rights for the administration of the apprenticeship grant program for the biennium beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. This funding is intended to support the implementation and operation of the program, ensuring that eligible individuals have access to the necessary financial resources to succeed in their apprenticeship endeavors.