The bill amends and reenacts several sections of the Louisiana Revised Statutes to enhance workforce development initiatives through the Louisiana Workforce Commission. It establishes a new chapter, Chapter 11-A, which outlines the responsibilities of the commission in coordinating workforce solutions and aligning them with the needs of the state's economy. The secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission is granted authority to realign workforce systems and is tasked with convening agency leaders to improve collaboration and delivery of workforce solutions. The bill also mandates the development of various reports, including ad hoc reports requested by state entities, to ensure comprehensive data collection and analysis for workforce planning.

Additionally, the bill includes specific goals for workforce development, such as creating pathways for internships for college students and high school participants, improving workforce shortage forecasting, and enhancing collaboration among various educational and economic organizations. It emphasizes the importance of integrating work-based learning into educational curricula and aims to achieve a target of 60% of adults holding a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030. The amendments to R.S. 36:301 and R.S. 36:304 further clarify the commission's role in delivering workforce development solutions and coordinating with other state agencies to meet economic demands.

Statutes affected:
SB293 Engrossed: 36:301(B)
SB293 Reengrossed: 36:301(B)
SB293 Enrolled: 36:301(B)
SB293 Act 330: 36:301(B)