The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5037, aims to establish the Connecticut Connect 700 program, which is designed to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities within state government. The program will implement innovative hiring processes that include providing up to seven hundred hours of on-the-job trial work experience for participants. The primary goals of the program are to promote inclusive hiring practices, reduce turnover rates in state government employment, and maximize diversity and inclusion within the state workforce, ultimately fostering economic self-sufficiency for those involved.

The bill seeks to amend the general statutes to formally create the Connecticut Connect 700 program, reflecting a commitment to improving employment outcomes for persons with disabilities. By focusing on trial work experiences, the program aims to create a supportive environment that encourages participation and integration of individuals with disabilities into the workforce, thereby addressing both employment challenges and the need for a more diverse state government workforce.