West Virginia Watch, News from the States – A bill that would create a work apprenticeship program for 11th and 12th graders in West Virginia has raised concerns it may also expose them to hazardous working environments, including roofing operations.
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House Bill 5162 would direct the state Department of Education to create a “youth apprenticeship program aimed at a “broad range of skills” including “manufacturing, engineering technology, administration and office technology, and health care.”
Lawmakers completed the bill and it’s currently awaiting consideration by Gov. Jim Justice.
