Bill > A05019

This bill creates a new mobile high-technology training facilities program administered by the Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) to award competitive one-to-one matching grants to qualified educational or non-profit institutions. These grants will help institutions design, develop, and outfit mobile training facilities that support certificate, degree, or credentialing programs in emerging technology fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. Qualified applicants must submit a comprehensive application demonstrating they have secured at least 20% of the requested grant amount, can design a flexible training program with simulation-based resources, show evidence of industry workforce needs, develop a curriculum for delivering training to underserved regions, collaborate with private employers, and demonstrate the ability to sustain the mobile facility long-term. The division will establish additional evaluation criteria and is required to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the program's outcomes, including grant recipients, facility purposes, locations visited, participant numbers, and actual employment results obtained through the program. The bill aims to enhance job training opportunities in high-technology fields across New York State by supporting mobile, adaptable educational resources.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5019