CT SB00400

Board of Regents for Higher Education shall develop an advanced manufacturing and technology certificates program by July 1, 2015, serving adult learners pursuing careers in manufacturing or technology-related industries.

Students in the program complete coursework at regional community-technical colleges for two days per week while working as an employee or apprentice in a related occupational field for three days per week, finishing within five consecutive semesters.

Board of Regents shall submit annual reports to the joint standing committee on higher education and employment advancement beginning January 1, 2016, detailing student enrollment, participating employers, occupational fields, and job placement rates.