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Senator Sandra Cunningham listens to testimony during the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee hearing.

03 May: Cunningham Measure To Increase Funding For Unemployed And Displaced Workers Training Programs Signed Into Law

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham that allows the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development to request additional funding from the state to provide basic skills training to help displaced and disadvantaged workers learn the skills they need to successfully return to the workforce was signed into law today.

“Many of New Jersey’s displaced workers and unemployed are unable to find work because they do not possess the skills needed in the changing global workforce that relies more heavily on computers, technology and math skills,” said Senator Cunningham, D-Hudson. “The New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, through our state’s county colleges, provides programs to fill training gaps for many of these unemployed and displaced workers. I am pleased that we are able to provide additional funding for these programs so that they can continue to expand this successful model.”

Senator Sandra Cunningham, D-Hudson, looks on as the Senate votes on legislation.

16 Mar: Cunningham Measure To Increase Funding For Unemployed And Displaced Workers Training Programs Receives Final Legislative Approval

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham that would allow the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development to request additional funding from the state to provide basic skills training to help displaced and disadvantaged workers learn the skills they need to successfully return to the workforce passed the General Assembly yesterday and now heads to the Governor for consideration.

“Many workers in New Jersey continue to remain unemployed because they do not posses the skills needed to enter a global job market that is based more on technology, math and sciences,” said Senator Cunningham, D-Hudson. “The New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development offers unique programs throughout the state to train and educate displaced and unemployed workers so they may enhance and grow their skills and find employment in today’s economy.”

Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham, D-Hudson, listens to testimony during the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee’s hearing on the FY 2011 Budget bills.

13 Feb: Cunningham Measure To Increase Funding For Unemployed And Displaced Workers Training Programs Approved By Senate

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham that would allow the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development to request additional funding from the state to provide basic skills training to help displaced and disadvantaged workers learn the skills they need to successfully return to the workforce was approved today by the full Senate.

“Math, computer and technology are part of a growing list of skills needed for New Jersey’s workers to compete in today’s evolving global workforce. A lack of these skills is often keeping displaced and unemployed workers throughout the state from finding new jobs,” said Senator Cunningham, D-Hudson. “The New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development provides courses and opportunities that work to expand these knowledge areas for the unemployed so that they may enhance and grow their skills, making them more marketable in today’s economy.”

Senator Cunningham in the Senate Chamber

30 Jan: Cunningham Measure To Increase Funding For Unemployed And Displaced Workers Training Programs Approved By Senate Labor Committee

TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Sandra Bolden Cunningham that would allow the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development to request additional funding from the state to provide basic skills training to help displaced and disadvantaged workers learn the skills they need to successfully return to the workforce was unanimously approved today by the Senate Labor Committee.

“Many of New Jersey’s displaced workers and unemployed are unable to find work because they do not possess the skills needed in the changing global workforce that relies more heavily on computers, technology and math skills,” said Senator Cunningham, D-Hudson. “The programs offered by the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development provide opportunities for New Jerseyans to enhance and grow their skills, making them more marketable in today’s economy.”