NY A04096

Adds definitions to social services law: "nontraditional employment" means occupations where any one gender comprises less than 25 percent of workers, including skilled trades and technology fields; "sustainable wage" means at least 185 percent of the poverty line, adjusted for regional factors.

Requires local social services districts to strongly consider training for sustainable wage jobs and nontraditional employment opportunities when developing employment plans, particularly for individuals with high school diplomas or GEDs.

Mandates that employability plans account for sustainable wage employment potential and nontraditional employment opportunities while remaining consistent with federal and state work participation requirements.

Applies to employability plans made or updated on and after the effective date, which is 120 days after the bill becomes law.