S 4633 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes Statewide youth apprenticeship program; appropriates $25 million annually.

S 4633 establishes a statewide youth apprenticeship program for New Jersey students aged 16-21, focusing on high-demand sectors like health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and green jobs. The bill appropriates $25 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026 to fund the program, including employer tax credits of up to $5,000 per apprentice (requiring 60%+ journeyperson wages and non-discriminatory practices), tuition-free technical training, and support services like transportation and childcare for low-income apprentices. It mandates high schools to develop career-connected learning for 11th-12th graders, combines on-the-job training with community college dual enrollment, and requires state agencies and public contractors to prioritize green energy apprenticeships with union partnerships. The Department of Labor must publish annual reports tracking participation demographics, completion rates, and outcomes like reduced reliance on student aid.
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Introduced Jun 23, 2025 Last action Jun 23, 2025
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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