Chief Patron: Norment
Shipyard Apprenticeship Program

Item 116 #1s

Language
Page 79, line 10, strike "$665,672" and insert "$734,052".
Page 79, line 10, strike "$665,672" and insert "$792,432".
Page 79, after line 14, insert:
"Out of this appropriation shall be expended an amount estimated at $68,380 the first year and $126,760 the second year from the general fund to support an apprenticeship program for Virginia's shipyard workers in conjunction with Tidewater Community College and in conformance with
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23-220.01, Code of Virginia.  The funds shall be used to provide scholarships to shipyard workers enrolled in the program."

Explanation
(This amendment provides $195,140 to support an apprenticeship program for Virginia's shipyard workers. The funding amount for the 68-credit hour program is based on an enrollment of 30 students in the first year and an additional 30 students in the second year. The amendment is based on a recommendation made by the Joint Subcommittee Studying Economic Incentives to Promote the Growth and Competitiveness of Virginia's Shipyards.)