SB 1089 — AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM.

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48491089 ReferredSenate, toMarch 29, 2023 The Committee on COMMERCECommerce Introducedreported by:through SEN.

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AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM.

Section1.(NEW)(EffectiveOctober1,2023)(a)TheOfficeofWorkforce Strategy shall develop ana apprenticeshipworkforce training and experiential learning program to ensure access to training for careers in mechatronics, cybersecurity, threethree-dimensional dimensional printing, the Internet of things and chartered global management accounting.

(2) Develop an application for prospective enrollees in the apprenticeshipworkforce training and experiential learning program developed pursuant to this section;

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Such report may include information on the (1) workforce training and experiential learning program completion and job placement rate of individuals who participated in such program, and (2) starting wages and wage growth of individuals employed after participating in the workforce training and experiential learning program.

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4849In 2general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of 2informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 24 $ FY 25 $ Office of Workforce Strategy GF - Cost 84,188 107,250 State Comptroller - Fringe GF - Cost 29,626 39,501 Benefits1 Note:

GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill results in a cost of $113,814 in FY 24 and $146,751 annually thereafter by requiring the Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) to create a workforce training and experiential learning program to ensure training access for careers in mechatronics, cybersecurity, 3-D printing, the Internet of things, and chartered global management accounting.

OWS would require one full-time position at an annual cost of $131,751 ($92,250 for salary and $39,501 for fringe benefits) to develop the application process, develop career pathways, and coordinate the program with regional workforce development boards, higher education institutions, and related businesses.

OWS would also incur additionalcostsof$15,000annuallyassociatedwithmarketingmaterials and other administrative expenses.

The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would The fringe benefit costs for most state employees are budgeted centrally in accounts administered by the Comptroller.

The estimated active employee fringe benefit cost associated with most personnel changes is 42.82% of payroll in FY 24.

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294 OLR Bill Analysis sSB 1089 AN ACT CONCERNING A WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM.

SUMMARY This bill requires the Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) to develop a workforce training and experiential learning program to ensure training access for careers in mechatronics, cybersecurity, 3-D printing, the Internet of things, and chartered global management accounting.

OWS must develop an application for the training program’s prospective enrollees andconsult with related businessesonanongoing basis to assess their hiring needs.

Under the bill, OWS must partner with (1) regional workforce development boards and higher education institutions to offer the program and (2) associated training providers to track and report program participants’ performance outcomes.

OWS must also develop career pathways to ensure that workers (presumably, those who have completed the program) can vertically advance their careers.

Thebillallowsparticipantswhocompletethetrainingprogramtoopt to have their information given to prospective employers.