A 3417 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes NJ Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Life Long Skills Commission in the Department of State.

This bill establishes the NJSKILLS Commission within New Jersey's Department of State to align education and workforce training with labor market needs. The commission, composed of 21 members including education leaders, school district representatives (prioritizing areas with low graduation rates and high unemployment), business leaders, and labor experts, will produce annual reports analyzing employment trends and training gaps. Key provisions require the commission to recommend curriculum updates to the State Board of Education, advise on unmet training needs, and oversee consumer report cards for vocational training providers. The commission's work directly affects state agencies, schools, and training providers by guiding resource allocation and program improvements based on labor market data.
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Introduced Feb 1, 2024 Last action Feb 1, 2024
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