An Act for a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET)

This bill creates a Massachusetts Bridge Employment Training Program (BET) administered by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. It directly affects unemployed or underemployed Massachusetts residents who lost jobs within six weeks or are deemed employable. The program establishes training contracts (IETCs) for up to two years, matching participants with job opportunities in private, non-profit, and public sectors through coordinated training and placement. The goal is to provide accessible skills training to improve individual economic outcomes and support the state's workforce needs.