N.J. Admin. Code § 19:39-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 19:39-5.1 - Training programs

(a) Pursuant to P.L. 2009, c. 313(N.J.S.A. 52:38-7), the SDA shall allocate an amount equal to one half of one percent of the value of school facilities contracts in excess of $ 1,000,000 that are pertinent to construction, design, and management of school facilities projects, to fund training and scholarship programs for minority group members and women in preparation for construction trade occupations or other occupations, including engineering and construction management professions.

(b) The SDA shall utilize the funds pursuant to (a) above to work with the State Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to develop a targeted scholarship program for New Jersey women and minority group members, directed toward fields of study relevant to occupations pertinent to school facilities project construction, management, and design, to increase the numbers of women and minorities in the State's construction trades and related professions.

(c) The SDA shall further utilize the funds pursuant to (a) above to create an SBE/WBE/MBE/DVOB training program to assist existing New Jersey SBE/WBE/MBE/DVOB entities in trades or professions related to school facilities project design, management, and construction to further develop their business practices, become familiar with SDA contracting and procurement requirements, and to secure SDA prequalification to participate in SDA procurements.

(d) To the extent practicable, the services provided pursuant to this section shall be coordinated with apprenticeship training provided pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:7G-38.

N.J. Admin. Code § 19:39-5.1

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 1651(c), effective 7/6/2015

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 2401(a), effective 12/19/2022