{"data":{"id":"us-ar/ark.-code-ann.-17-6-102","jurisdiction":"us-ar","citation":"Ark. Code Ann. § 17-6-102","heading":"Legislative findings - Purpose","body":"(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Apprenticeships prioritize on-the-job training and provide workers the opportunity to earn a paycheck while working towards industry-recognized credentials; (2) Apprenticeships allow employers to build a skilled workforce according to industry standards; and (3) Occupational licensing prevents the citizens of this state from taking full advantage of apprenticeships because many apprenticeship-friendly jobs require a license to legally work in this state. (b) It is the purpose of this chapter to allow individuals to work and earn a paycheck while also fulfilling licensing requirements and gaining the skills to fill the needs of an expanding workforce. Added by Act 2021, No. 811,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2022.\n\n(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Apprenticeships prioritize on-the-job training and provide workers the opportunity to earn a paycheck while working towards industry-recognized credentials; (2) Apprenticeships allow employers to build a skilled workforce according to industry standards; and (3) Occupational licensing prevents the citizens of this state from taking full advantage of apprenticeships because many apprenticeship-friendly jobs require a license to legally work in this state.\n\n(1) Apprenticeships prioritize on-the-job training and provide workers the opportunity to earn a paycheck while working towards industry-recognized credentials;\n\n(2) Apprenticeships allow employers to build a skilled workforce according to industry standards; and\n\n(3) Occupational licensing prevents the citizens of this state from taking full advantage of apprenticeships because many apprenticeship-friendly jobs require a license to legally work in this state.\n\n(b) It is the purpose of this chapter to allow individuals to work and earn a paycheck while also fulfilling licensing requirements and gaining the skills to fill the needs of an expanding workforce.","path":["AR Code","Title 17","Chapter 6"],"source_url":"https://oss-data-us.vaquill.ai/v2026.08/us_ar_statutes.parquet","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:41Z","sha256":"6b1fa9c33840a8b1f9fcd3e087234ef418a51b836054b67f40e090532e3e5b92","source_id":"us-ar","stale":false,"prev":"us-ar/ark.-code-ann.-17-6-101","next":"us-ar/ark.-code-ann.-17-6-103"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}