Establishes "Non-College Advancement Act"; makes appropriation.
S 967, the "Non-College Advancement Act," creates the Careers without College Program within New Jersey's Department of Labor to assist individuals eligible for the Community College Opportunity Grant Program in finding career paths that do not require a college degree. The program will partner with trade schools, unions, and vocational programs to connect job seekers with opportunities, develop a public website detailing non-college careers and training requirements, and market these options to high schools. It also establishes a 10-member Advisory Commission to recommend strategies for advancing specific industries like skilled trades, cosmetology, and healthcare support roles, requiring annual reports to the legislature. The bill appropriates 0.5% of Workforce Development Partnership Fund revenues to support apprenticeship programs, with the program and commission set to launch following the bill's enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee
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