The Governor's Council on Apprenticeship & Training will hold a public hearing beginning at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at the Delaware Department of Labor, 225 Corporate Blvd., Suite 202, Newark, Delaware 19702, where members of the public can offer comments.

The Council on Apprenticeship & Training proposes to recommend to the Secretary of Labor changes to Rule 6.4.2 of the Rules and Regulations Relating to Delaware Apprenticeship and Training Law. The proposal modifies the ratio for two trades. First, the Structural Metal Worker trade will be changed from its current one apprentice up to five mechanics (1 up to 5) to one apprentice up to four mechanics (1 up to 4). In addition, the ratio for the trade of Painters, Construction and Maintenance will be changed from its current one apprentice up to five mechanics (1 up to 5) to one apprentice up to three mechanics (1 up to 3).

The proposed rule is published in the Delaware Register of Regulations and two newspapers. Copies are available at the Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, 225 Corporate Blvd., Suite 104, Newark, DE 19702. A copy can be obtained by contacting Kevin Calio, Director of Apprenticeship & Training, at (302) 451-3419. Interested persons can submit written comment to the Council on Apprenticeship & Training c/o Kevin Calio at the above address until the time set for the public hearing.