Proposal for apprenticeship program for new agents draws support and questions over scope and enforcement
Committee member Cindy Bass proposed studying or creating an apprenticeship program for newly licensed agents to improve retention and consumer protection; members suggested alternatives—incorporating practicum into SAPE, leaning on broker supervision, or studying other states—and staff pointed to an upcoming job task analysis to inform next steps.
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Cindy Bass introduced a proposal for an apprenticeship program for new license holders, saying it could reduce early attrition, give new agents practical transaction experience, and teach business skills. "I just believe that having new agents in an apprenticeship program will help them be more successful," Bass said, arguing the program would also better protect consumers by improving real‑world competence.
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