S 862 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Manufacturing Workforce Development Grant Program" for students enrolled at county colleges.

This bill creates the "Manufacturing Workforce Development Grant Program" to connect New Jersey county college students with paid manufacturing internships. County colleges partner with approved local manufacturers to offer these internships, which provide students with real workplace experience, academic credit toward their associate's degree, and a stipend for their work. The program allocates 85% of funds to student stipends and 15% to administrative costs and career counseling, with priority given to colleges offering internships in high-demand manufacturing jobs. Colleges must submit detailed partnership agreements and annual reports tracking student participation, skills gained, and job placement outcomes.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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