HB 5677
To create the Career Pipeline for Coalfield Counties Act.
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
House Bill 5677 establishes the Coalfield Career Pipeline Program to improve workforce training opportunities in West Virginia’s coalfield counties. The program aims to address workforce needs by providing resources like mobile career training units, apprenticeships, and certifications. It prioritizes training in key industries such as transportation, healthcare, and technology, and encourages collaboration between various state and local agencies. The goal is to support economic development and job creation in these regions.
Key provisions
- Creates the Coalfield Career Pipeline Program.
- Provides funding for mobile Career and Technical Education (CTE) units.
- Supports paid apprenticeships for training.
- Offers certification programs to enhance skills.
- Partners with local employers to align training with industry needs.
- Identifies priority industries for training, including commercial driving, mechanics, healthcare, IT, and energy trades.
- Encourages multi-agency applications for program implementation.
Who is affected
- Residents of coalfield counties in West Virginia
- Boards of Education
- Workforce Development Boards
- Economic Development Authorities
- County Commissions
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated program for workforce development in coalfield counties.
- Expands the types of training programs supported beyond traditional classroom settings.
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