N.J. Admin. Code § 12:23-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 12:23-4.1 - Approved training

(a) Approved training under the Act can include occupational training or remedial training, or it can include a combination of the two. In all cases, the training must be with a training provider located in the State.

1. Occupational training will be approved only if:

i. It is for a labor demand occupation as defined at 34:15D-3 and likely to enhance the individual's marketable skills and earning power;

ii. The training is provided by an approved training provider;

iii. The individual may reasonably be expected to complete the training;

iv. It does not include on the job training or training for which an individual receives wages except as permitted in this chapter; and

v. It is occupational, remedial, or a combination of both, in nature.

2. Remedial training will be approved only if:

i. The training is solely for remedial education, which includes basic skills; or

ii. The eligible individual under the law has identifiable occupational skills but the training services are needed to enable the individual to develop skills necessary to attain at least the level of self-sufficiency.

(b) If the conditions in (a) above are met, approval will not be denied for the following reasons:

1. The training is for remedial education;

2. The training includes remedial education needed by the individual to succeed in the occupational component of the training;

3. The training is part of a college degree program which will enhance the individual's marketable skills and/or earning power;

4. The length of the training program; or

5. The lack of a prior guarantee of employment upon completion of the program.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:23-4.1

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 1687(b), effective 6/19/2017