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This bill establishes a framework for public-private partnerships to develop artificial intelligence (AI) job training programs in New Jersey. The bill defines AI as technologies that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence, such as decision-making and language translation. Under this legislation, the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development can enter into agreements with private entities to create training programs with two primary goals: retraining workers displaced by AI technologies and helping current workers develop AI-related skills to remain competitive in the evolving job market. The private entities participating in these partnerships will have significant flexibility, being exempt from standard state procurement and prevailing wage requirements. An advisory council will be established for each partnership to provide guidance and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature about the program's progress. Project proposals must be submitted to the Commissioner for review, including details like fee structures, training duration, instructor qualifications, and training locations. The training can be delivered remotely, and the Commissioner will work with the State Employment and Training Commission to develop and implement the strategy. The bill aims to help New Jersey's workforce adapt to the rapidly changing technological landscape by providing targeted AI-related training opportunities.

Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3984