Proposed New Jersey Legislation Targets Healthcare Workforce Shortages Through Job Training Initiative

Legislation introduced in the New Jersey Legislature would establish a workforce development program aimed at addressing persistent staffing shortages across the healthcare sector. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill S1381, directs the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, in consultation with the New Jersey Department of Health, to create a program to identify, recruit, and train unemployed individuals for roles in healthcare facilities, home health agencies, and hospice providers. The initiative is designed to build a pipeline of qualified workers to meet growing demand for healthcare services statewide.

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John D. Fanburg, Chair | 973.403.3107 | jfanburg@bracheichler.com
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