Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 100-3-3 - Selection PreferenceIn addition to meeting the criteria set forth in Section 2 above, preference must be given to an applicant that substantiates one or more of the following at the time of application:
1. Formation of a local project partnership;2. Employer willingness to leverage matching funds;3. Investment in the lifelong learning and skills development of citizens of this state;4. An increase in the local education and training capacity to support more than one employer that is caused by a proposed project;5. Provision of high wage or high skill employment, employee benefits and job security;6. Employer intention to expand or locate in economically depressed areas of this State;7. Employer willingness to hire new labor force entrants, economically disadvantaged individuals, persons with disabilities or dislocated workers; or8. Employer willingness to provide a registered apprenticeship for current employees or new hires.19- 100 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 3