Federal law protects workers from discrimination on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). The apprenticeship Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations also prohibit sponsors from discriminating on the basis of sex and require sponsors to take proactive steps to ensure equal employment opportunity. Despite the law and regulation, traditional views about the role of women have served as a significant barrier to women’s entry and advancement in apprenticeship. Apprenticeship programs have an obligation to provide workplace environments where both women and men can thrive.
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Expanding Participation in Apprenticeship
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