NJ S1675

Establishes the Advanced Transmission Technologies Workforce Development Program (ATT Program) within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to train electrical engineers and utility workers on installing and managing advanced transmission technology systems.

Focuses on job creation, embedding workforce training in infrastructure investments, and using community benefit agreements and project labor agreements to connect training directly to jobs.

Develops career technical education for students and retraining programs for existing workers to meet demands of new and emerging industries in transmission technology.

Authorizes the department to utilize State, federal, and non-governmental funding sources, including the Workforce Development Partnership Fund and federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds.

Requires annual evaluation reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning July 1, 2027, assessing program effectiveness, participant outcomes, and recommendations for improvement.