§ 3B — Employment counseling and job training program

Section 3B. The department, in collaboration with the commonwealth corporation, shall establish an employment counseling and job training program to ensure appropriate training for recipients of cash assistance under transitional aid to families with dependent children. The department, in consultation with the commonwealth corporation, shall work with community colleges, vocational schools, one-stop career centers, adult basic education programs, adult college transition programs and other workforce training programs to identify and develop, if necessary, employment training programs and resources, including programs and resources that meet participants' language and cultural needs and refer applicants to these programs or resources; provided further, that the program shall include, but not be limited to; (1) job coaching; (2) assistance in resolving workplace disputes; (3) life skills development; (4) transportation assistance; (5) counseling; (6) tutoring; (7) support services referrals; (8) tax information forms regarding state and federal earned income tax credits; and (9) any other activities to assist recipients through the first year after transitioning into employment.