Book II — Human Resources Development
Article 70
ELI5— what this means for you
Setting up apprenticeship programs is voluntary for employers. However, the President may mandate it in critical industries with skilled worker shortages. Companies using foreign technicians must set up apprenticeship programs to transfer skills locally.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Voluntary organization of apprenticeship programs; exemptions.
The organization of apprenticeship program shall be primarily a voluntary undertaking by employers;
When national security or particular requirements of economic development so demand, the President of the Philippines may require compulsory training of apprentices in certain trades, occupations, jobs or employment levels where shortage of trained manpower is deemed critical as determined by the Secretary of Labor and Employment. Appropriate rules in this connection shall be promulgated by the Secretary of Labor and Employment as the need arises; and
Where services of foreign technicians are utilized by private companies in apprenticeable trades, said companies are required to set up appropriate apprenticeship programs.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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