S 1615 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Nuclear Energy Apprenticeship, Training, and Employment Resources Pilot Program in DOLWD; appropriates $1 million.

This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program within New Jersey's Department of Labor to fund nuclear energy apprenticeships through grants. It directly affects businesses, labor groups, colleges, and training providers offering accredited nuclear energy apprenticeships (approved or in process with the U.S. Department of Labor), with priority given to programs serving underserved communities and addressing workforce gaps in nuclear infrastructure, utilities, and radioactive waste sectors. The program appropriates $1 million to support these initiatives, requiring grant recipients to partner with industry, demonstrate financial commitment, and report annually on participant enrollment, completion, and job placement. Recipients must also host annual summits connecting workers, employers, and community partners, with the program evaluated yearly for potential renewal.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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