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NJ S4012

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Zwicker

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "New Economy Opportunity Skills System Pilot Program" in three local areas to strengthen strategic alignment between local workforce development boards, community colleges, and county vocational school districts

  • Requires joint development of workforce training programs emphasizing industry-recognized credentials, collaborative outreach and marketing, and integrated funding coordination

  • Designates community colleges and post-secondary programs in county vocational school districts as preferred providers of postsecondary education, workforce training, and adult literacy programs under State workforce development services

  • Mandates the State Employment and Training Commission to submit annual reports on participant outcomes including employment rates, credential attainment, and wage increases

  • Appropriates funds from the New Jersey Workforce Development Partnership Fund and Supplemental Workforce Fund for Basic Skills, with federal funds to be used first when available; the program expires three years after enactment

Legislative Description

Establishes "New Economy Opportunity Skills System Pilot Program" to strengthen alignment and collaboration between local workforce development boards, community colleges, and county vocational school districts; makes appropriation.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A5213 (1R)

12/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations5/12/2025
Labor1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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