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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
05/12/2025
05/12/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to develop and maintain a list of industry-valued credentials identifying the specific credentials offered in New Jersey in which employers are most interested, based on analysis of State labor market data and on feedback from employers in the State. The industry-valued credential list is required to be updated annually and made available as a list and in a downloadable format on the Internet website of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. An industry-valued credential is a recognized degree, diploma, certificate, or certification awarded for an occupation that is valued and demanded by employers, with transferable skills that provide broad opportunities, may lead to opportunities for further training and education, and lead to higher wages, career advancement, or increased job security.
AI Summary
This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to create and annually update a comprehensive list of industry-valued credentials that are most sought after by employers in the state. An industry-valued credential is defined as a recognized degree, diploma, certificate, or certification that provides transferable skills, offers broad career opportunities, potentially leads to further education or training, and can result in higher wages or improved job security. The list will be developed by analyzing state labor market data and gathering direct feedback from employers, and must be published on the department's website in both list and downloadable formats. The bill requires the DOLWD to adopt necessary rules and regulations through the Administrative Procedure Act to implement this initiative, with the act taking effect 90 days after enactment. The commissioner is also permitted to take preparatory administrative actions in advance to ensure smooth implementation of the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Education, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (8)
Mitchelle Drulis (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Anthony Verrelli (D)*,
Roy Freiman (D),
Robert Karabinchak (D),
Cody Miller (D),
Bill Moen (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 05/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5183 |
| Analysis - Statement SLA 5/12/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5183_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement AHI 2/10/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5183_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5500/5183_I1.HTM |
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