Connecticut 2023 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00840

Introduced
1/20/23  
Introduced
1/20/23  
Refer
1/20/23  

Caption

An Act Concerning Career Pathways And Workforce Training.

Impact

The bill includes provisions to establish a task force dedicated to studying transportation barriers that participants face when engaging with work-based learning programs. This is particularly significant as such barriers can limit access to apprenticeship opportunities and reduce the number of qualified candidates entering the workforce. Furthermore, SB00840 mandates the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations to enhance oversight of apprenticeship ratios and impose stricter penalties on contractors who fail to comply with these requirements.

Summary

SB00840, known as An Act Concerning Career Pathways and Workforce Training, aims to enhance workforce development by establishing new career pathway training programs. Specifically, the bill requires the Office of Higher Education to create a comprehensive rubric for these programs, which will help streamline the certification process for individuals looking to enter various trades. Additionally, it proposes an expedited pathway to teacher certification for those currently working in trades, thereby encouraging the transfer of skilled labor into educational roles.

Contention

There are notable concerns around the adjustments to the journeyperson to apprentice ratio, which are set to be in effect until June 30, 2025. Critics may argue that increasing fines for violations could disproportionately affect smaller contractors, potentially diminishing opportunities in the industry. Moreover, the requirements for assessments and audits of workforce development programs inject an element of scrutiny that could face resistance from established organizations or unions who may feel that such evaluations are unnecessary or redundant.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05004

An Act Concerning The Implementation Of Certain Climate Change Measures.

CT HB05436

An Act Concerning Educator Certification, Teachers, Paraeducators And Mandated Reporter Requirements.

CT HB05437

An Act Concerning Education Mandate Relief, School Discipline And Disconnected Youth.

CT SB00002

An Act Concerning Artificial Intelligence.

CT HB05363

An Act Concerning The Planning Commission For Higher Education.

CT HB05213

An Act Concerning Disconnected Youth.

CT SB00014

An Act Assisting School Districts In Improving Educational Outcomes, Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Education And The Technical Education And Career System And Establishing Early Start Ct.

CT SB00421

An Act Concerning Law Enforcement Recruitment And Retention.

CT SB00154

An Act Concerning Various And Assorted Revisions To The Education Statutes.

CT SB00005

An Act Concerning School Resources.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.