House Bill No. 5704 establishes a working group dedicated to developing a construction workforce pipeline program aimed at training students and workers for skilled trades job placements. The group will focus on expanding pre-apprenticeship programs in public secondary schools, increasing awareness of career opportunities in skilled trades, removing barriers to apprenticeship programs, and enhancing financial incentives for employers. It will also evaluate current apprenticeship standards against public school curriculums, explore pathways for higher education and career advancement, and assess the potential impacts of proposed legislation on the construction workforce pipeline. The working group will consist of appointed members from trade associations, business associations, educational institutions, and the chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, meeting quarterly and submitting annual reports to the Labor and Public Employees Committee until its termination on December 31, 2030.

The bill also creates a new commission within the Technical Education and Career System, which will include appointed members, potentially including legislators, and the executive director of the Technical Education and Career System or their designee. Initial appointments to the commission must be completed within 30 days of the bill's enactment, with any vacancies filled by the appointing authority. The leadership structure and meeting requirements are outlined, with the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore responsible for selecting chairpersons from among the members. The commission is required to meet quarterly and can schedule additional meetings as necessary, with administrative support provided by the Labor and Public Employees Committee. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.