NY S06429

Legislative Description

Establishes the workforce training for women policy; requires the department of labor to provide guidance and assistance to state and local workforce training boards, program administrators and staff, and participating employers to improve services and training for women to qualify for higher paying jobs and careers; provides that such guidance and assistance shall promote program services for women job seekers that provide: (a) current information about compensation for jobs and careers that offer high earning potential including jobs that traditionally employ predominantly men; (b) services such as counseling and skills development and training that encourage women to seek employment in such jobs; and (c) referrals to employers offering such jobs.

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