Establishes program in DOLWD to address jobs lost due to automation.
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Overview
This bill establishes a program within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) to address job losses resulting from automation. The program will utilize workforce development funds to provide training grants and customized services to displaced, disadvantaged, and employed workers. It also creates the New Jersey Automation Job Loss Prevention Program, designed to connect employers with workers impacted by automation and provide related support services. Finally, the bill mandates an evaluation of the program’s effectiveness after five years.
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Michael Testa
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