New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey S1831: Youth apprenticeship program-establish Statewide; appropriate annually;$25M
Status: In committee, October 1, 2026
Establishes Statewide youth apprenticeship program; appropriates $25 million annually.
What the bill says
An Act concerning apprenticeship programs and supplementing Title 34 of the Revised Statutes.
From the amended text, October 1, 2026:
An Act concerning apprenticeship programs and supplementing Title 34 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is critical for New Jersey to invest in non-traditional pathways to high-wage careers, particularly for those residents who cannot afford or do not wish to pursue four-year college degrees. b. The New Jersey Apprenticeship Network, which develops and strengthens apprenticeship programs throughout the State to increase opportunities for youths and adults, has demonstrated success since its inception, but the State needs expansion into more industries and demographics to continue growing apprenticeship opportunities throughout the State. c. States like Washington and California have successfully linked youth apprenticeships to high school and community college pathways, reducing student debt and improving workforce outcomes. d. It would be fitting for New Jersey to follow suit and expand apprenticeship opportunities Statewide. e. This act will ensure that apprenticeships are treated as a first-class option for youth in New Jersey. 2. a. The Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Workplace Development shall establish a dedicated youth apprenticeship program for students aged 16 to 21 years old. The program shall include, but not be limited to, creating career-connected learning in high school for students in 11th grade and 12th …
Sponsors
- Troy Singleton (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- James Beach (D, 6) · primary sponsor
- Angela V. McKnight (D, 31)
Latest actions
- : REF SBA
- : REP/SCA 2RS
- : INT 1RS REF SLA
Votes
- Senate Labor Committee: Reported with committee amendments (Sca) (October 1, 2026): 4 yea, 1 nay, passed
Subjects: HUMAN SERVICES, COMMERCE
Common questions
- What is S1831?
- S1831 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Youth apprenticeship program-establish Statewide; appropriate annually;$25M.
- What does S1831 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning apprenticeship programs and supplementing Title 34 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of S1831?
- In committee as of October 1, 2026. Latest action: REF SBA (October 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1831?
- Troy Singleton (D, 7), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S1831?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1831
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