Bill > HB05037

This bill establishes the Connecticut Connect 700 program, a new state initiative designed to expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities within state government. The program will offer a unique hiring approach that includes up to 700 hours of on-the-job trial work experience for participants. The primary goals of the program are to promote inclusive hiring practices, reduce employment turnover in state government, and enhance workforce diversity and inclusion while helping participants achieve economic self-sufficiency. By providing an extended trial work period, the program aims to create a supportive environment that allows individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their skills, gain meaningful work experience, and potentially secure long-term employment within state government agencies. This innovative approach seeks to break down employment barriers and create more opportunities for people with disabilities to contribute to the state workforce.

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