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- Substituted by A7673
- Ordered to third reading cal.1486
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Reported and committed to finance
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Provides for certain grants for assistance to provide advanced manufacturing employers with a competitive workforce
Vetoed · Sponsor Albert A. Stirpe
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BILL NUMBER:S5700
Title of bill
An act to amend the New York State urban development corporation act, in relation to certain grants for assistance to provide advanced manufacturing employers with a competitive workforce
Purpose
To provide state funding through New York State urban development corporation to educational institutions, not-for-profits, industry public-private partnerships, and individuals for training and certification needed to enter the field of advanced manufacturing.
Summary of provisions
Section one of this bill would amend section 16m of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York State urban development corporation act, by adding a new paragraph, (o).
Justification
The legislation is aimed at filling what many refer to as a "middle-skills gap," where positions require specific skill set that you cannot get from a traditional 2 or 4 year degree program. Unfortunately federal and state funding is not available for noncredit certificate programs.
Specialty training courses in advanced manufacturing can run upward of $5,000 each. And many who are looking for a good paying job or to start a new career are deterred because of the cost, especially those who are unemployed, under employed or still in high school. Many businesses say the lack of skilled workers is a growing problem.
The funding for this legislation would come from the Empire State Fund. The Empire State Development Corporation will determine what will qualify as an "advanced manufacturing" certificate and award the funds, with preference being given to programs that foster local and regional public-private partnerships.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediate.
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