House Sponsors: SCULLY-MCCARTHY. Short description: COMM COLL-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides for the creation of job training programs throughout the State operated under the auspices of the public community colleges. Provides that the Act does not apply to or affect any existing apprenticeship program and is not intended to authorize job training in the public community colleges for any occupation or skill for which training is provided through an apprenticeship program. Provides that all costs of a job training program are to be shared equally by the State and the participating business. Establishes an Advisory Committee on Job Training, consisting of 9 members appointed by the Governor. Provides that the board of a community college district, in consultation with the Advisory Committee, shall develop an application form for businesses that wish to participate in the program. Specifies the minimum data that a completed application must furnish. Provides that the Advisory Committee shall initially evaluate each application and recommend it, favorably or unfavorably, to the board of the community college district, which has the power to make the final decision on a recommendation made by the Advisory Committee. Establishes criteria to be applied by the Advisory Committee and community college board in acting on applications. Requires the Advisory Committee to evaluate and make recommendations on applications in a manner that ensures that State funds appropriated to implement job training programs are being allocated to all regions of the State. Effective January 1, 1998. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status