As used in this section, “youth apprentice” means an individual who is:
Terms Used In Utah Code 35A-6-104.5
Apprentice: means an individual who has entered into:
(a)
a written agreement approved by the Office of Apprenticeship with an employer or the employer's agent, an association of employers, an organization of employees, or a joint committee representing employers and employees;
(b)
an apprenticeship that meets Office of Apprenticeship standards; or
(c)
an apprenticeship that can be completed at no charge to the participant where the participant learns and works with registered standards to learn a set of skills that result in the participant qualifying for a state license or certification or earning industry recognized credentials at the completion of the apprenticeship. See Utah Code 35A-6-102
Apprenticeship: means an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. See Utah Code 35A-6-102
(a)
participating in a youth apprenticeship; and
(b)
enrolled in a public school.
(2)
A youth apprentice is considered to be a volunteer government worker of the public school in which the individual is enrolled, solely for purposes of:
(a)
receiving workers’ compensation medical benefits; and
(b)
coverage by the Risk Management Fund created in Section 63A-4-201.
