Establishes Skills Service Corp; appropriates funds.
S 3213 establishes the New Jersey Skills Service Corps, a paid volunteer program for state residents aged 18+ who serve with state entities (like agencies or universities) for 1-2 years. Participants receive a monthly stipend for volunteering at least 15 hours per month, plus free training and industry-valued credentials (such as apprenticeship hours) in fields like healthcare, renewable energy, and infrastructure. The program prioritizes underserved communities - defined as areas where 75%+ of students qualify for free/reduced school meals - and requires state entities to certify volunteer hours. It is funded through a dedicated state appropriation and administered by the Department of State’s Office of Volunteerism.
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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