HB 4014
Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Workforce Readiness and Opportunity Act, aims to improve workforce development in West Virginia by establishing a new micro-credential program, expanding apprenticeship tax credits, and creating a system for portable benefits for independent contractors. It also removes a requirement for military-trained applicants to pass proficiency examinations before receiving professional licenses and clarifies the qualifications for a 12 license for military applicants. The bill seeks to recognize and validate skills gained through military training and non-traditional learning experiences.
Key provisions
- Establishes the West Virginia Micro-Credential Program within the Department of Commerce to recognize and validate skills.
- Expands the apprenticeship training tax credit for wages paid to apprentices.
- Allows hiring parties to contribute to portable benefit plans for independent contractors without creating an employer-employee relationship.
- Removes the requirement for military-trained applicants to pass proficiency examinations for professional licensure.
- Clarifies the qualifications for a 12 license for military-trained applicants.
- Provides for a standardized system of micro-credentialing.
- Creates standards and procedures for micro-credentialing programs.
- Modifies tax credits for apprenticeship training programs.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Residents
- Employers
- Independent Contractors
- Educational Institutions
- The Department of Commerce
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Primary sponsor
Hanshaw (Mr. Speaker)
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