Matt Blumenthal

During the 2023 legislative session, we successfully passed several measures to enhance and support our skilled workforce and make our state more attractive to companies and new businesses.

These new initiatives, spanning across diverse sectors such as education, aviation, healthcare, and first responders, aim to attract the best talent to build a highly skilled workforce. 

Public Act 23-97 is a prime example of one of the legislative measures passed. This bill plays a crucial role in promoting the growth of the professional healthcare workforce.

Here are some additional examples of the work we accomplished this past session: 

• Public Act 23-167
  • Expands school-based apprenticeship opportunities in aviation and aerospace
  • Builds on training for future paraeducators
  • Offers dual credit/enrollment opportunities
• Public Act 23-55
  • Creates prosecutor apprenticeships for law school students 
• Public Act 23-207
  • Creates tax credits and incentives for towns and businesses that build and/or develop housing set aside for specific workforces, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters

A skilled workforce is one of the foundations of a robust economy. Our legislature is committed to strengthening our current and future workers by providing the necessary tools to help them thrive and succeed.