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Civil Service officials defend New York HELPS, testing centers and apprenticeship funding at budget hearing
Summary
At the hearing, the Department of Civil Service described New York HELPS27 temporary exam-waiver program and a plan for new computer-based testing centers, and asked the legislature to continue funding initiatives that streamline hiring and expand apprenticeship training.
The Department of Civil Service and Office of Employee Relations told the joint fiscal committees that their priority is to modernize hiring and expand recruitment pathways into state jobs, especially while vacancies remain elevated.
Key points from testimony: Commissioner Timothy Hodes described New York HELPS, a temporary program that waives entrance exam requirements for many entry-level positions; he said the program produced roughly 24,000 appointments at…
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