Bill > A05433

This bill establishes the New York State Service Corps, a comprehensive program administered by the Department of Labor in collaboration with the Departments of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and Health. The corps will provide service opportunities for various groups including youth, unemployed young people, recent graduates, retirees, and individuals pursuing high school equivalency, with flexible options like residential and non-residential corps, one and two-year fellowship programs, and internships. The bill specifically creates three key tracks: a general service corps, a green jobs and conservation track, and a health services track. For the health services track, the program will recruit and place health professionals like nurses, therapists, and other specialists in eligible facilities such as correctional services, mental health institutions, non-profit agencies, and diagnostic centers. The health services track aims to address critical personnel shortages in facilities serving medically underserved populations, with a focus on recruiting professionals interested in working with institutionalized or high-need communities. All fellowship and internship opportunities are designed to be educational in nature, provide professional development, and will not replace existing civil service positions. The bill emphasizes matching participants with opportunities that align with their educational and professional interests, and establishes a unified application process to facilitate participation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5433