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NJ S4012
Bill
Status
1/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Zwicker
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires joint development of workforce training programs emphasizing industry-recognized credentials, collaborative outreach and marketing, and integrated funding coordination
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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
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Mandates the State Employment and Training Commission to submit annual reports on participant outcomes including employment rates, credential attainment, and wage increases
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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