Notice2023-13910
Request for Membership Nominations for the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (ACA)
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Published
June 30, 2023
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Labor DepartmentEmployment and Training Administration
Abstract
The Acting Secretary of Labor (Secretary) has determined that the renewal of the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (hereinafter ACA or Committee) was necessary and in the public interest. The Department of Labor re-established the ACA Charter in 2021, and recently renewed its Charter, with revisions, on May 11, 2023. The Acting Secretary of Labor is now requesting nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the ACA for the 2023- 2025 membership term.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 125 (Friday, June 30, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42394-42395]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-13910]
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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
Request for Membership Nominations for the Advisory Committee on
Apprenticeship (ACA)
AGENCY: Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Labor.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Acting Secretary of Labor (Secretary) has determined that
the renewal of the Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship (hereinafter
ACA or Committee) was necessary and in the public interest. The
Department of Labor re-established the ACA Charter in 2021, and
recently renewed its Charter, with revisions, on May 11, 2023. The
Acting Secretary of Labor is now requesting nominations of qualified
candidates to be considered for appointment to the ACA for the 2023-
2025 membership term.
DATES: All ACA membership nominations must be received by midnight no
later than thirty (30) days from the date of this publication.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For any questions concerning the ACA
nomination process, please contact Ms. Kenya Huckaby, Executive
Assistant, Office of Apprenticeship, Employment and Training
Administration, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#ce86bbada5afacb7e085aba0b7af8eaaa1a2e0a9a1b8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d39ba6b0b8b2b1aafd98b6bdaab293b7bcbffdb4bca5">[email protected]</span></a>, with a carbon copy to the ACA
email box at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#88e9ecfee1fbe7faf1ebe7e5e5e1fcfcedede7e6e9f8f8faede6fce1ebedfbe0e1f8c8ece7e4a6efe7fe"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7d1c190b140e120f041e121010140909181812131c0d0d0f181309141e180e15140d3d191211531a120b">[email protected]</span></a>, telephone (202)
693-3795 (this is not a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Registered Apprenticeship is a unique public
private partnership that is highly dependent on the engagement and
involvement of its stakeholders and partners for its ongoing
operational effectiveness. Apart from the ACA, there is no single
organization or group with the broad representation of employers, labor
unions, and public entities available to consider the complexities and
relationship of apprenticeship activities to other training efforts or
to provide advice on such matters to the Secretary. It is particularly
important to have such perspectives as DOL considers the expansion of
registered apprenticeship and how best to fundamentally instill a
permanent culture of inclusion in our workforce. The ACA's insights and
recommendations on the best ways to address critical apprenticeship
issues to meet the emerging needs of industry, labor organizations, and
the public are critical. To learn additional information about the ACA
please visit the ACA's landing page at: <a href="https://www.apprenticeship.gov/advisory-committee-apprenticeship">https://www.apprenticeship.gov/advisory-committee-apprenticeship</a>.
Membership Composition: The ACA membership will consist of a range
of 27-30 voting members with balanced representation of employers or
industry associations, labor or joint labor-management organizations,
and public entities and/or institutions. The ACA is solely advisory in
nature, and will consider testimony, reports, comments, research,
evidence, and existing practices as appropriate to develop
recommendations for inclusion in its final recommendations to the
Secretary. Members of the ACA serve without compensation, but will be
allowed travel expenses, including per diem.
The final membership will come from a cross-section of individuals
directly affected, interested, and qualified as appropriate to the
nature and functions of the ACA. Each ACA member will serve at the
pleasure of the Secretary for a specified term. The Secretary may also
appoint members to fill any ACA vacancies for the unexpired portions of
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the term. The National Association of State and Territorial
Apprenticeship Directors will be represented by its current President
on the public group. Additionally, the Secretary will appoint one of
the public members to serve as the ACA Chairperson. After appointments
are made, the ACA members will elect two co-chairs--one from the
members representing the employers and one from the members
representing the labor organizations. Representatives from the U.S.
Departments of Commerce, Education, Energy, Health and Human Services,
Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and the Office of
Personnel Management will be invited to serve as non-voting, ex officio
members. The Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for ETA will also
serve as a non-voting, ex officio member.
Membership Terms: Members will be appointed for a specified term as
designated by the Secretary. Appointments to vacancies occurring during
the terms of such appointments will be for the unexpired portions of
those terms. To the extent permitted by the Federal Advisory Committee
Act and other laws, Committee membership should also be consistent with
achieving the greatest impact, scope, and credibility among diverse
stakeholders. The diversity in such membership includes, but is not
limited to, race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and gender
identity.
Candidate Background Checks: In accordance with Departmental
policy, all nominees under consideration to serve on the ACA will
undergo a candidate background check to ensure there are no adverse
legal or enforcement issues with the Department of Labor. Additionally,
prior to appointment, final candidates will be required to complete
form DLMS 1-900, Appendix A, a self-certification letter regarding
criminal background. This form will be shared under separate cover as
appropriate.
General Expectations for ACA Members: Candidates for consideration
to be members of the ACA must be representative of a constituent base
connected to apprenticeship activities. ACA Members should also have:
1. A demonstrated interest in the national apprenticeship system.
2. The ability and readiness to devote time and effort to attend
all public ACA meetings, actively participate in ACA deliberations,
advocate for the apprenticeship system, and participate in other member
activities that are planned. Appointed ACA members will meet publicly
on a quarterly basis. The time commitment for these public meetings
will range from two to four hours for a virtual meeting and one to two
days for an in-person meeting. Meeting locations will vary and consist
of a mix between in-person and virtual meetings. Attendance of these
quarterly public meetings is mandatory except for limited
circumstances. In such limited circumstances, an appointed ACA member
will have the opportunity to send a delegate to participate in their
place. Delegates should be capable of fully representing the interests
of the appointed member and their constituency base. However, ACA
membership is not transferable to a delegate and this opportunity
should be utilized on a limited and as-needed basis to ensure the
balance of perspectives of the appointed membership. Additional tasks
of appointed ACA members may include participation in subcommittee
meetings, site visits, and/or participation in other group engagement
activities. Appointed members, or their delegate in limited
circumstances, are expected to attend at least 50% of these additional
tasks as scheduled.
3. The ability to analyze issues related to the apprenticeship
model and to be a part of the deliberative process of advising the
Secretary of Labor regarding innovative and emerging apprenticeship
models and best practices.
4. The ability to remain objective and work well as a member of the
Committee.
Nomination Process: Nominations received within thirty (30) days
from the date of this publication will be given first consideration for
membership on the ACA. Nominations received after thirty (30) days from
the date of this publication, will be considered for nomination to the
Committee as later vacancies occur. Information on how to submit a
nomination for the ACA will be posted on the ACA's landing page under
the membership tab at <a href="https://www.apprenticeship.gov/advisory-committee-apprenticeship">https://www.apprenticeship.gov/advisory-committee-apprenticeship</a>. Nominees and/or Nominators will need to
submit:
<bullet> A copy of the nominee's resume;
<bullet> A cover letter that provides the reason(s) for nominating
the individual, including a description of the relevant experience and
subject-matter expertise of that person concerning the development of a
skilled workforce through quality apprenticeship programs, and the
member category or categories (i.e., employer, labor, or public) for
which the individual would like to be considered. The cover letter must
confirm that the ACA nominee has agreed to be nominated and if
appointed is willing to serve on the ACA.
<bullet> Contact information for the nominee (name, title, business
address, business phone, and business email address. Optionally,
nominees may also submit letters of support and their LinkedIn profile.
<bullet> Information related to the nominee's primary or secondary
apprenticeship affiliations as well as industry representation(s).
Please do not include any information in the nomination submission
that should not be publicly disclosed. In selecting ACA members, the
Secretary will consider individuals nominated in response to this
Federal Register notice, as well as other qualified individuals.
Nominees will be appointed based upon their demonstrated
qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated knowledge of
issues related to the scope and purpose of the ACA, as well as the need
to obtain a diverse range of views on this important subject.
Brent Parton,
Acting Assistant Secretary for the Employment and Training
Administration.
[FR Doc. 2023-13910 Filed 6-29-23; 8:45 am]
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