Strong Workforce Program: work-based learning opportunities: regional consortia.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill extends the timeline for the California Community Colleges to develop policies and guidance for the Strong Workforce Program, which supports work-based learning opportunities for students. It also authorizes regional consortia to use funds for direct support to students, employers, or both, in these learning experiences. The bill aims to align workforce training with regional economic needs and improve student outcomes through partnerships with employers and educational institutions.
Key provisions
- Extends the deadline for the chancellor’s office to develop policies and guidance for work-based learning.
- Authorizes regional consortia to use funds for direct support to students and employers in work-based learning programs.
- Requires the chancellor’s office to develop statewide policies and guidance to support consortia.
- Establishes guiding principles for consortiums, including collaboration with employers and civic leaders.
- Specifies allocation of funds to regional consortia based on unemployment rates, job openings, and workforce outcomes.
- Encourages short-term workforce training programs focused on economic recovery.
- Promotes portability of career technical education courses and programs across community college districts.
- Requires community college districts to participate in regional planning efforts.
Who is affected
- California Community Colleges
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