The bill outlines the monthly report on the Working Training for EA Residents as mandated by Chapter 88 of the Acts of 2024. It provides updated data as of May 29, 2025, regarding the participation of individuals in approved training programs, specifically targeting those who are either residents of Emergency Assistance (EA) shelters or have recently exited such shelters. Key statistics include 2,062 individuals participating in approved training programs, with 825 being current EA residents. The report also notes a slight decline in participation due to individuals unenrolling from training programs for various reasons, including starting paid employment or relocating.
Additionally, the report highlights the implementation status of authorized training programs, with subregulatory guidance issued by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. It specifies that 43 individuals are currently participating in authorized training programs, with 6 being EA residents. The report emphasizes the importance of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for entry into these programs, noting that 2,183 individuals have received an EAD while participating in approved training programs. The report also includes a list of municipalities and industries involved in the training programs, as well as the employers approved to offer these programs.