1109-S AMH YOUN POTT 025

  

SHB 1109 - H AMD 464

By Representative Young

NOT ADOPTED 03/29/2019

On page 267, line 1, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 by $500,000

On page 267, line 2, increase the general fund-state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 by $500,000

On page 267, line 7, correct the total.

On page 267, after line 34, insert the following:

"(4) $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2020 and $500,000 of the general fund—state appropriation for fiscal year 2021 are provided solely for the workforce education and training coordinating board to contract with the Washington west sound stem network to develop and implement the controls programmer apprenticeship pilot program. The pilot program must provide a pathway for youth to earn a high school diploma and postsecondary credentials while being employed as a controls programmer apprentice. Among other things, the pilot program must:

(a) create private-public partnerships that lead to apprenticeship programs and provide opportunities for youth and adults to access family-wage jobs;

(b) convene meetings with employers, school districts, and colleges that result in apprentice hires; and

(c) include employers from maritime, aviation, construction, healthcare, commercial real estate, and other high-demand sectors."

EFFECT:   Funding is provided for the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board to contract with the Washington west sound stem network to develop and implement the controls programmer apprenticeship pilot program.

FISCAL IMPACT:

 Increases General Fund - State by $1,000,000.

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