Directs the Department of Labor (DOL) to establish the Be Pro, Be Proud initiative, a three-year mobile statewide workforce development pilot program to develop student, parent, and educator interest in technical career fields in the construction, manufacturing, transportation, and utility industries.
Outlines certain operations of the pilot program, including cooperation between DOL and the Department of Public instruction, the Community College System Office, and various professional organizations.
Appropriates $5 million from the General Fund to DOL in fiscal year 2021-2022 to fund the Be Pro, Be Proud initiative. Unspent funds do not revert to the General Fund until June 30, 2024.
Authorizes DOL to create a time-limited position to administer the Be Pro, Be Proud initiative.
Requires DOL to report on program activities to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources and the Fiscal Division of the General Assembly by April 1 of each year it spends State funds on the Be Pro, Be Proud initiative.
Effective July 1, 2021.
BE PRO BE PROUD NC PILOT PROGRAM.
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AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE BE PRO BE PROUD NORTH CAROLINA PILOT PROGRAM.Intro. by Willis, Saine, Arp, Winslow.
Status: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 22 2021)
Bill History:
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Tue, 20 Apr 2021 House: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 22 Apr 2021 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
H 627
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