Provides for training and education for sustainable wage jobs and traditional and nontraditional employment in public assistance employment programs

This bill (S 6468) requires New York's public assistance employment programs to prioritize training for sustainable wage jobs (defined as at least 185% of the poverty line, adjusted regionally) and nontraditional employment fields (like skilled trades or tech, where one gender is under 25% represented) in employment plans for participants with high school diplomas or GEDs. It amends social services law to mandate that social services officials develop written employability plans that strongly consider these opportunities while meeting federal work requirements. The bill also defines "nontraditional employment" and "sustainable wage" to guide program implementation. It directly affects public assistance recipients seeking employment through state programs.