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This bill, known as the "New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative Act," establishes a program to help New Jersey residents find promising new careers by strengthening partnerships between county colleges and various educational institutions, employers, unions, and community groups. The New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development will operate this initiative, aiming to provide students, workers, and job seekers with clear career paths and ensure employers have access to a skilled workforce. The bill also allows for the creation of "Centers of Workforce Innovation" that will offer training in fields such as healthcare, manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, and construction, developing specific curriculum, promoting financial aid and work-based learning opportunities like apprenticeships, and collaborating with industry and education leaders to foster economic growth and mobility.

Budget and Finance, Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A5211