HARTFORD – Today, State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D-Trumbull) voted for Senate passage of legislation she proposed that will expand access to manufacturing workforce training for women.
The legislation will increase opportunities for women in manufacturing by:
-Requiring the Office of Workforce Strategy prioritize the inclusion of and outreach to women in the Connecticut Career Accelerator program
-Requiring regional workforce investment boards that operate youth manufacturing programs to market their programs to female high school students
-Requiring Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) to offer career and financial counseling services for female students who apply to participate in the manufacturing program
“This legislation is critically important to expand opportunities to women, particularly in manufacturing where women are underrepresented,” said Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox. “This legislation ensures women are aware of opportunities and resources that are already available to them. I am particularly pleased with the career accelerator piece, which will strengthen the talent pipeline for women exploring career growth in the manufacturing sector.”
The legislation now heads to the House floor for passage.
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