HF 3765

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/28/2018 01:47pm

A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; requiring the commissioner of labor and
industry to collaborate on construction and skilled trades career counseling;
requiring a report on the safety of minors on construction sites.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CONSTRUCTION AND SKILLED TRADES COUNSELING.
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new text begin The commissioner of labor and industry must collaborate with the commissioner of
education to incorporate construction and skilled trades into career counseling services for
middle and high school aged students. Career advisement should identify high-growth,
in-demand skilled trades and include information on various career paths and associated
jobs, the salary profiles of those jobs, and the credentials and other training desired by
employers for those jobs.
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Sec. 2. new text begin REPORT ON THE SAFETY OF YOUTH IN SKILLED TRADES.
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new text begin The commissioner of labor and industry must study ways to allow for the safety of
middle and high school aged students who receive hands-on training in skilled trades,
including on location at construction sites. The report must identify safety precautions that
should be undertaken, including proposed legislation, if any. The commissioner must report
to the chairs and ranking minority members of legislative committees with jurisdiction over
labor and industry by January 15, 2019.
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