LB94

Adopt the Digital Skills Empowerment Act and change the use of the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund

Introduced·1/10/25
Introduced Text

Adopts the Digital Skills Empowerment Act to provide digital skills training and apprenticeships in Nebraska.

The Digital Skills Empowerment Act aims to provide accessible digital skills training and certification for residents in qualified census tracts across Nebraska. It establishes a grant program for local educational institutions and nonprofits to develop digital skills training centers. The act also creates a grant program for technology companies to establish paid apprenticeships in digital trades. Additionally, it allocates funds from the Workforce Development Program Cash Fund to support these initiatives.

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Calendar

Feb 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Business and Labor Hearing

Feb 3, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Jan 24, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 03, 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Legislature

Referred to Business and Labor Committee