Establishes a high school trade partnership program to connect public high schools with local employers for vocational education and apprenticeships.
The bill creates a high school trade partnership program in Massachusetts, allowing public high schools to collaborate with local private employers to offer vocational-technical education and apprenticeship opportunities. The program includes a tax credit for participating employers, up to $100,000 per business corporation annually. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will set minimum requirements for the program, including participation criteria for employers and students, academic standards, safety protocols, and English language support.
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