What are TAOGARTs Responsibilities?
TAOGART along with sponsors are responsible for establishing a set of skills to be learned and mastered by the Apprentice, these skills will be referred to as competencies.. TAOGART is responsible for ensuring trainees and apprentices fully understand the implications of entering into a contract of training including their rights and obligations. TAOGART is responsible for developing a contract as to the mutual goals and needs of the apprentice and sponsor, such as required shop hours, related study training, learned skills and the availability of the sponsor to provide adequate training and supervision. TAOGART is responsible to provide a free mediation and dispute resolution service for apprentices and sponsors when conflicts arise. TAOGART is responsible for working closely with the U.S. Department of Labor and State Apprenticeship commissions to ensure apprentices receive the right training both at work, trade school, or through other training organizations.
