Bill > SB75

This bill establishes the Preapprenticeship Pathways to Employment Pilot Program, which will be implemented by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR) in partnership with the Department of Industrial Relations by January 1, 2028. The program aims to provide incarcerated individuals within 24 months of release access to high-quality preapprenticeship training in skilled construction and building trades, such as carpentry, ironwork, sheet metal, and operating engineering. Participants will receive instruction based on the Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) and comprehensive support services, including employment training, behavioral health support, housing assistance, transportation help, family support, legal services, digital literacy training, and basic needs support. The program will be implemented in at least one men's and one women's facility, ensuring equitable access across different institutional settings. Participants who complete the program will receive an MC3 certification, and the DCR will be required to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing program enrollment, completion rates, apprenticeship placements, and identified participation barriers. The pilot program is set to operate until January 1, 2032, providing a structured pathway for incarcerated individuals to transition into skilled trade careers upon release.

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

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