National Apprenticeship Act Amendments of 1981

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Apprenticeship Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends an Act (popularly known as the National Apprenticeship Act) to provide that such Act may be cited as the "National Apprenticeship Act." Establishes a national apprenticeship and training system. Directs the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish labor standards for apprenticeship and training; (2) encourage establishment of structured on-the-job, journey person level, and entry level training programs; (3) award credentials for apprenticeship programs conforming to the Secretary's standards; and (4) assist State apprenticeship agencies in uniform nationwide application of the Secretary's standards, related policies, and regulations. Directs the Secretary, through the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training established by this Act, to provide, without remuneration, technical assistance and advisory services to industry in determining training needs, developing training plans, and establishing and conducting systematic training programs for employed workers. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish, according to specified criteria, procedures for registration of programs and apprentices; and (2) arrange for the collection and periodi…