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NJ A3640

NJ A3640
Requires DOLWD to apply smart labor force data to direct veterans to in-demand fields.


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Introduced
03/17/2022
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Center for Occupational Employment Information in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to produce monthly electronic reports of workforce need projections, by industry, job type, geography, and needed credential, including reports to compare workforce needs with existing and projected workforce and credential availability in the State, and highlight top in-demand industries, job types, and credentials by geographic area. Additionally, the center is required to include in the reports mapping of which in-demand job titles and credentials would leverage skills, experience and credentials possessed by veterans. Finally, the bill requires the center to forward the underlying data report and that additional information monthly to appropriate military out-placement offices, education centers, nonprofit programs, and any other office, department, division, bureau, board, commission or agency of the State working to connect veterans with jobs.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Center for Occupational Employment Information in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to produce monthly electronic reports of workforce need projections, including information on in-demand industries, job types, and credentials, as well as how veterans' skills and experience can match these in-demand areas. The reports must be forwarded to various state agencies and organizations that work to connect veterans with jobs.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee (on 03/17/2022)

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