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Panel adopts EVITP, Respond pilot and certified safety training guideline revisions
Summary
The Employment Training Panel voted to adopt updated guidelines for the EVITP solicitation, revised the Respond pilot to clarify natural disaster definitions, and removed a cap on computer‑based delivery in the certified safety training guidelines.
The Employment Training Panel approved a set of policy and pilot guideline revisions intended to expand program access and clarify eligibility.
Key actions:
- EVITP guidelines: Staff proposed the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program guidelines, including a recommended edit to expand contractor eligibility to include professional trade associations and apprenticeship trainee committees. The panel approved the guidelines as amended; staff will use them to prepare a solicitation.
- Respond pilot: Following policy committee recommendations, the panel approved edits to the Respond (rapid employment strategies for natural disasters) pilot guidelines, including an amended definition of "natural disaster" and editorial clean‑ups. The revised guidelines aim to streamline assistance for businesses affected by disasters.
- Certified safety training guidelines: The panel approved changes to safety training guidance (OSHA 10/30, HAZMAT, HAZWOPER), notably removing the prior cap on computer‑based training so that approved curricula can be delivered in multiple formats where appropriate.
Laura (chief program operations) presented the package and asked the panel for motions on each guideline. Panel members raised a separate request for a future, deeper policy review of what constitutes approved safety training and how wage progression is promoted through safety curricula. Each guideline was approved by roll call; staff will publish the EVITP guidelines and proceed to solicitation development.
