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NJ S1693
NJ S1693Provides dedicated funding for promotion of apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs from Workforce Development Partnership Fund.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill dedicates funding from the State's Workforce Development Partnership Fund to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development which shall disperse those funds to One Stop Career Centers for the promotion of apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs in the State accredited and approved by the United States Department of Labor. It requires that at least five percent of the 25 percent of training funds dedicated for displaced workers be reserved for the promotion of apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that at least 5% of the 25% of training funds allocated from the State's Workforce Development Partnership Fund for displaced workers must be specifically set aside for promoting apprenticeships and apprenticeship programs. These funds will be managed by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development and then distributed to One Stop Career Centers, which are community-based centers offering job search assistance and career counseling. The apprenticeships promoted must be accredited and approved by the United States Department of Labor. The Workforce Development Partnership Fund is a dedicated, non-lapsing fund established to provide various employment and training services to workers.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Labor Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1693 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1693_I1.HTM |
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