(a) For purposes of this section, “soft skills” means character traits and interpersonal skills, such as social skills, communication skills and attitudes, that characterize a person's relationship with other people and do not rely on acquired knowledge or technical skills.
(b) Not later than October 1, 2017, the Labor Commissioner shall prepare and issue a request for proposals for the development and implementation of a soft skills program. The request for proposals shall require each person, firm or corporation submitting a proposal to (1) demonstrate coordination with an emerging industry partner in the state in developing a soft skills curriculum, and (2) provide any other information deemed necessary by the commissioner.
(P.A. 17-207, S. 3.)
History: P.A. 17-207 effective July 1, 2017.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 556a - Workforce Development
Section 31-11aa. - Information technology workforce development plan.
Section 31-11kk. - Working group to review business support services. Representatives.
Section 31-11l. - Definitions.
Section 31-11ll. - Development and implementation of universal intake form. Reporting use of form.
Section 31-11m. - Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds.
Section 31-11mm. - Requests for proposals for development and implementation of soft skills program.
Section 31-11o. - Governor's Workforce Council to act as state-wide workforce development board.
Section 31-11p. - Development of workforce development plan. Required contents.
Section 31-11rr. - Apprenticeship Connecticut initiative.
Section 31-11ss. - Military to Machinists program.
Section 31-11tt. - Veterans Platform to Employment Program.
Section 31-11u. - Continuation of other education, employment or job training programs or contracts.