CT SB00292

Board of Regents for Higher Education may develop occupational training programs at regional community-technical colleges targeting skilled and semiskilled positions in new, expanding, or high-demand industries identified by the Office of Workforce Competitiveness.

Training programs shall concentrate on skilled positions including supervisory duties, supplement existing offerings, and terminate once industry needs are met.

Basic academic education may be included in occupational training programs when necessary for trainee success.

Board of Regents may create an assessment system measuring worker skills in areas such as applied mathematics and information literacy for employers in high-demand industries meeting minimum hiring criteria.

Workers completing assessments receive certificates documenting skill levels, work readiness, and any additional educational or training needs; effective July 1, 2012.