S 2021

This bill establishes the Wind and Nuclear Production Apprenticeship Grant Program within the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development to provide funding for new apprenticeship programs specifically in the wind energy and nuclear power industries. The program will award competitive grants to various eligible organizations (including businesses, educational institutions, unions, and nonprofits) that sponsor apprenticeships accredited by the U.S. Department of Labor, with applications opening July 1, 2024 and awards beginning January 1, 2025. Grant recipients must demonstrate industry partnerships, financial contributions, and specific workforce needs they will address, while also providing annual reports on program enrollment, completion rates, and employment outcomes to ensure accountability and measure the program's effectiveness in developing skilled workers for these energy sectors.