N.M. Admin. Code § 11.2.3.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 11.2.3.8 - DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS

A. Only the department may seek recognition by the OA as an agency which has been properly constituted under an acceptable law or executive order, and authorized by the OA to register and oversee apprenticeship programs and agreements for federal purposes.

B. The department shall:

(1) have authority to give final approval in all areas pertaining to the registration of apprenticeship programs and program standards;

(2) maintain a register and appropriate records of all apprentices and apprenticeship programs that have approval of the department;

(3) review the activities of apprenticeship programs;

(4) approve and keep record of registered apprentices and apprenticeship agreements;

(5) monitor apprenticeship programs, performance standards, and conduct quality assurance assessments and EEO compliance reviews;

(6) apply for recognition as a registration agency with the OA and maintain national requirements as determined in 29 CFR 29.13 for recognition as a registration agency; the department is subject to derecognition by the OA for failure to fulfill or operate inconformity with the requirements of CFR parts 29 and 30;

(7) serve as the registration agency for apprenticeship programs and apprentices;

(8) issue interim credentials to apprentices;

(9) issue certificates of completion to apprentices;

(10) coordinate linkages with the New Mexico workforce investment system;

(11) issue certifications;

(12) issue certificates of registration;

(13) be the highest authority within the division where complaint appeals can be sent.

N.M. Admin. Code § 11.2.3.8

6-7-77, 8-26-84, 12-15-97; 11.2.3.8 NMAC - Rn, 11 NMAC 2.3.8, 12-30-02; 11.2.3.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 11.2.3.11 NMAC, 1-31-13, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 02, January 30, 2018, eff. 1/30/2018