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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 09.12.43.09" title_num="09" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="43" heading="Responsibilities of the Sponsor.">
  <text>The sponsor shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Recruit and interview applicants, schedule testing, instruct applicants on completing applications, and brief applicants for interviews;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Keep application records up to date;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Indoctrinate new apprentices, assign apprentices for training, and recommend remedial work, if needed;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Arrange for related instruction;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Assist in the selection of and supervise classroom instructors, supervise the in-class instruction, and conduct workshops for instructors, if applicable;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Prepare and disburse course materials, and revise or update course materials for apprentices, journeypersons, and instructors, if applicable;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Develop, purchase, assemble, and keep in repair all training aids and instructional materials for the classroom, if applicable;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>Maintain accurate records on apprentice grades, progress, attendance, and work experience;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>Evaluate journeyperson's and employer's reports on apprentices for the full duration of the apprenticeship; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Evaluate the progress of apprentice work experience and verify and certify work hours, progress, and payroll for those apprentices who are entitled to benefits under the G.I. Bill and other local, State, and federal employment and training programs.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>