This bill establishes the Brooke Public Housing Apprenticeship program to train public housing residents in skills needed to prepare vacant apartments for occupancy. It requires the state housing and labor offices to create a training program developed with input from housing authorities, residents, and industry groups, focusing on job skills, placement, and long-term self-sufficiency. The program directly affects public housing residents (by offering training and jobs) and public housing authorities (by providing trained workers to prepare units efficiently). It authorizes labor department grants to fund the apprenticeship program, aiming to speed up reoccupancy while making better use of housing capital funds.
This bill creates tax credits for employers to fund high school vocational programs and increases funding for vocational education. Employers (both non-corporate and business corporations) can claim up to $100,000 annually in tax credits for spending on the new high school trade partnership program. The program requires public high schools to partner with private employers for vocational training, with standards for safety, academic requirements, and alignment with regional job needs. It also raises construction reimbursement rates for vocational schools to 75-90% and increases per-pupil funding for vocational students based on inflation. These changes directly affect employers, public high schools, and vocational education programs across Massachusetts.
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1358) of Michael O. Moore, Brian W. Murray, James K. Hawkins, Angelo J. Puppolo, Jr. and other members of the General Court for legislation relative to apprenticeship programs in trades. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1303) of Lydia Edwards, Paul W. Mark and Vanna Howard for legislation to provide opportunities for apprentices to complete their training and ensuring for a skilled workforce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Labor and Workforce Development.
By Representative Hunt of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2126) of Daniel J. Hunt and others for legislation to include certain bona fide apprenticeship and training programs under the prevailing wage law. Labor and Workforce Development.
This bill (HD 2436) expands apprenticeship opportunities in Massachusetts' green energy, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, and green building industries. It requires the state Division of Apprenticeship to develop industry-specific training, create regional advisory boards, and prioritize underrepresented groups (women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities) for apprenticeships. Employers participating in these programs receive tax credits ($5,000 per apprentice completing 1,000+ hours) and state subsidies for wages and training costs, provided they demonstrate diversity commitments. The bill also mandates a public awareness campaign promoting apprenticeships as debt-free career paths and annual reports tracking program participation, effectiveness, and regional impacts.
This bill requires non-utility contractors repairing gas or electric pipelines on public infrastructure (like roads or sidewalks) to follow specific labor laws and obtain local wage standards from the Department of Labor every six months. It also mandates that gas and electric utilities request these wage rates for each municipality they work in. Within one year, the Department of Labor must create rules for a certification program ensuring contractors and workers meet training standards for pipeline repairs. The bill directly affects contractors performing pipeline work on public infrastructure and utilities managing those projects.
HD 861 requires gas and electric utility contractors performing pipeline repairs on public infrastructure (like roads) to follow specific labor laws. It mandates utilities to obtain current wage rates from the labor department every six months for each municipality they work in. The bill also directs the labor department to create a one-year certification program for contractors and workers repairing pipelines, ensuring standardized training and safety standards across the state. This directly affects pipeline repair contractors and utilities working on public infrastructure projects.
