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- Referred to energy and telecommunications
- Referred to energy and telecommunications
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Authorizes the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation to establish a high-tech employment and training program
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Operations · Sponsor Greg Ball
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing a high-tech employment and training program within the New York state foundation for science, technology and innovation
Purpose
The bill establishes the high-tech employment and training program within NYSTAR to provide funding for projects to support industry and firm-specific training for firms in high-tech industries that are characterized by businesses which are developing or offering a technology-based product or service and which are actively conducting research and development design to develop or improve such product or service.
Summary of provisions
The bill requires that the Director of the Science and Technology Foundation develop an annual plan to implement training in cooperation with other entities such as regional and local economic development agencies, centers for advanced technology, and institutions of higher education. Grants may be used to develop occupation-specific training and retraining for employed and unemployed workers; to fund projects that use alternative methods of instruction such as distance learning and computer-based training to reach employees in small high-tech firms; and for projects to increase enrollments and retention of minority and women students at both the secondary and post-secondary level interested in careers in high-tech occupational clusters. Public and private higher education institutions are eligible to apply for assistance under this program and may use funds for curriculum development, instruction, and costs associated with development and implementation of technologies and software.
Justification
The introduction of new technologies in business and industry necessitates a system of training that is responsive to constantly changing skills requirements, and technology has changed the manner in which such training can be provided within a firm. Because the cost of developing such training can be prohibitive, resulting in limited access to such applications, the state should support the effort.
Legislative history
2001 - 2002: S.5537 - Referred to Energy and Telecommunications 2003 - 2004: S.1205 - Referred to Energy and Telecommunications 2007 - 2008: S.2004 - Passed the Senate
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the 1st of September next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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