Labor & Employment (Apprenticeships)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1999: Creates the women and high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional jobs grant program; appropriation

Creates the women and high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional jobs grant program; encourages and assists women to enter high-wage, high-demand occupations including but not limited to trades, science, technology, engineering, and math; makes an appropriation therefor.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for a targeted grant program, directly funding a new initiative to support women in high-wage jobs, aligning with budget allocation for essential workforce development.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates grant program funding women's entry into high-wage, high-demand STEM/trade jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and workforce development in labor sector.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly promotes women entering technology careers through STEM-focused grants, advancing workforce development in tech fields.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 3950: Expands the empire state apprenticeship tax credit to include additional credit for people with disabilities

This bill expands New York's existing apprenticeship tax credit by adding a $500 annual tax credit for employers who hire individuals with disabilities as apprentices. It directly affects employers participating in state-approved apprenticeship programs who hire people meeting the state's disability definition (from Executive Law §292(21)). The new credit applies separately from the existing annual credit structure for apprentice years (e.g., $2,000 for first-year apprentices), providing an additional incentive for disability inclusion. The change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAdds $500 tax credit for employers hiring disabled apprentices, providing direct tax relief under state tax code.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill adds $500 tax credit for employers hiring disabled apprentices, directly expanding employment opportunities and promoting inclusive hiring for a vulnerable workforce segment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Apprenticeships

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2000: Relates to making contractors and subcontractors that have been debarred under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3144) ineligible to bid for or be awarded public works contracts

Relates to making contractors, subcontractors, and substantially owned-affiliated entities that have been debarred under the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3144) ineligible to bid for or be awarded public works contracts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enforces Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements by barring debarred contractors from public works, directly protecting workers' right to prevailing wages in construction.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1710: Relates to guidelines to encourage participation in apprenticeships

Requires the commissioner of education to develop guidelines to encourage those in high school to participate in apprenticeships and to raise awareness in apprenticeship opportunities.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill requires education commissioner to develop guidelines promoting high school apprenticeship participation, expanding student career pathways and educational access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill promotes apprenticeships for high school students, expanding workforce development and employment opportunities, aligning with labor & employment goals.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Apprenticeships Child Labor Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2594: Enacts the Good Jobs Guarantee Act for workforce training

Enacts the good jobs guarantee program to provide workforce training and opportunities for employment for residents of New York state to secure high paying jobs through the acquisition of job skills.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill provides workforce training for high-paying jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities and skills development, aligning with labor & employment support indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3337: Establishes an online database identifying regional skills and employment gaps and the skills and training needed to fill open and anticipated jobs

Directs the commissioner of labor to establish an online database identifying regional skills and employment gaps and the skills and training needed to fill open and anticipated jobs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates database to identify skills gaps and training needs, aligning workforce with job market to support employment standards and workforce development.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6468: 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.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates training for sustainable wage jobs (185% poverty line) and nontraditional fields, advancing employment quality and wage standards for public assistance participants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development

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