Enhances alignment and career focus of college and career pathway programs in Massachusetts.

The bill aims to improve college and career pathway programs in Massachusetts by aligning them more closely with career goals and labor market needs. It tasks the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with promoting labor and workforce development, developing employability credentials, and reviewing proposals for career-themed programs. The department must also conduct a study on barriers to work-based learning opportunities and report findings to the legislature. The bill seeks to ensure students gain applied knowledge and workplace skills that align with employer needs.

Enhances alignment and career focus of college and career pathway programs in Massachusetts.

The bill aims to improve college and career pathway programs in Massachusetts by aligning them more closely with career goals and labor market needs. It tasks the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with promoting labor and workforce development, developing employability credentials, and reviewing proposals for career-themed programs. The department must also conduct a study on barriers to work-based learning opportunities and report findings to the legislature. The bill seeks to ensure students gain applied knowledge and workplace skills that align with employer needs.