Requires certain school districts to partner with union apprenticeship programs for development of career exploration program.

This bill requires New Jersey school districts with high schools to partner with local labor union apprenticeship programs to create career exploration programs for 11th and 12th grade students. The partnerships must develop informational materials and a minimum 25-hour program that includes orientation sessions on career pathways and practical trade skills training. Each district must ensure at least 2% of its graduating class completes the program and submit annual reports to the state education commissioner. Funding for implementation may come from state aid, grants, workforce development funds, or private sponsorships, with the education commissioner requesting necessary budget allocations annually.