Connecticut General Statutes Title 31. Labor § 31-362b. Duties of Commissioner of Economic and Community Development

The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development shall:  (1) Evaluate existing and potential job skills needed for Connecticut business and industry;  (2) coordinate and recommend improvements in vocational educational programs in order to match vocational programs with job needs;  (3) encourage work-study programs in industry and more scholarships funded by employers, unions and government;  (4) encourage retraining programs for the underemployed and unemployed in order to provide a guaranteed work force;  and (5) evaluate and make recommendations for executive and legislative action to improve programs regarding job innovation and development.  The commissioner shall make a report of his findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly not later than February 15, 1980, and annually thereafter.