Establishes program in DOLWD to address jobs lost due to automation.

This bill creates the New Jersey Automation Job Loss Prevention Program within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). It directly affects workers whose jobs are lost or at risk due to automation by funding job training and career development programs. The program will use 2% of the Workforce Development Partnership Fund to cover employer training costs at no charge to businesses, host training at workplaces or colleges, and provide partial funding for support services like childcare, transportation, and mental health resources. The program requires DOLWD to identify at-risk jobs and conduct a five-year evaluation to assess its effectiveness in preventing unemployment and supporting worker transitions.