NY A01867

Defines "nontraditional employment" as occupations where any single gender comprises less than 25% of workers, including skilled trades, computer science, technology, and emerging high-skill fields.

Defines "sustainable wage" as compensation at least 185% of the poverty line, adjusted for regional factors.

Requires public assistance employment plans to strongly consider training for sustainable wage jobs and nontraditional employment opportunities for individuals with high school diplomas or GED equivalents, subject to federal and state work participation requirements.

Mandates that employability plans account for participants' supportive services needs, available resources, and local employment opportunities while considering sustainable wage potential.

Takes effect 120 days after becoming law and applies to employability plans made or updated on or after the effective date.