Bill > S4009

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to create and annually update a comprehensive list of industry-valued credentials that are in high demand by employers in the state. An industry-valued credential is defined as a recognized degree, diploma, certificate, or certification that offers transferable skills, provides career opportunities, potentially leads to further education, and can result in higher wages or improved job security. The list will be developed by analyzing state labor market data and gathering feedback directly from employers, and must be published on the department's website both as a list and in a downloadable format. The department is authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the act through the Administrative Procedure Act, and the bill will take effect 90 days after enactment, with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development permitted to take preparatory administrative steps in advance of the full implementation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4009