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MA S1021

For a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET)


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation for a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET). Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Bridge Employment Training Program (BET) within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD). The program is designed to help employable individuals who have recently lost their jobs by providing them with training opportunities matched to available positions in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. The bill authorizes the EOLWD to create Independent Employment Training Contracts (IETCs) that can last up to two years, and requires the department to be innovative and diverse in its approach to coordinating resources and matching participants to suitable employment.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2490 (on 04/26/2018)

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