Regulates apprenticeship in a variety of occupations and trades and works with business, labor, government, and educational institutions to increase training and employment opportunities. Apprenticeships combine on-the-job experience with classroom instruction. Industry and individual employers design and control the training programs and pay apprentices' wages. The division works with apprenticeship committees to ensure that apprenticeship programs in technical and craft occupations provide quality training and equal employment opportunities, particularly for women and minorities.