TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE AND IMPROVE APPRENTICESHIP READINESS PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NECESSARY TO CHOOSE, OBTAIN AND SUCCEED IN A FORMAL APPRENTICESHIP IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. AND TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; TO CONDUCT AND/OR SPONSOR RESEARCH AND STUDIES CONCERNING THE REASONS INDIVIDUALS F…