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Report From Joint Education & Workforce Development & Employment & Labor Policy Committee Meeting
- NJBIA hosted a joint education and workforce policy meeting featuring top state officials and industry representatives.
- Altieri highlighted the gateway tunnel project as a major economic priority for workers and regional impact.
- Pension funding was cited as a fiscal priority by the administration and state leadership.
- Workforce Pell aims to connect federal Pell dollars with short-term, career-focused training.
- Workforce Pell will align statewide programs and improve data and access for students.
- Hilliard described Workforce Pell's focus on in-demand training and regional applicability.
- Pratt explained the Statewide Registry Program and certifications for business entities.
- Pratt noted that certifications can enable access to government contracts and are currently free.
- NJBIA staff highlighted updates on ABC independent contractor rule and NJFLI expansion.
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