Bill > S695

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 121B of the General Laws by adding a new section that establishes an apprentice training program. This program, to be created by the office of housing and economic development and the office of labor and workforce development, aims to speed up the process of making vacant public housing apartments ready for new residents. The program will focus on housing developed through various past legislative acts and other programs funded by the department of housing and community development. It will be designed in collaboration with local housing authorities, public housing residents, industry professionals, and relevant state agencies. The core objectives of the training program are to equip public housing residents with the necessary education and job skills for economic self-sufficiency, assist housing authorities and capital assistance teams in preparing vacant units for occupancy, and promote the efficient use of public housing funds. The office of labor and workforce development will be empowered to award grants to support the implementation of these apprenticeship programs.