Since I started putting my columns online, this blog has really been more of an archive than a blog. Well, I think that it's time to change that up a little bit. So from now on, I'm going to try to post something at least once a day, even if it's just a link or two. For my readers, of which there are tens upon tens, please don't hestitate to e-mail me with any fun or interesting information regarding lobbying and politics in Connecticut.
And we'll start this brave new world with a look at new bill raised being pushed by the Connecticut Technology Council. The proposed legislation would create a "star student" internship program for the state's high school students. In essence, the bill would crease a pilot program for students to get paid internships with technology-based businesses in the state.
As a former intern myself, the inclusion of the word "paid" makes this a very interesting proposition. The bill would let the high school student receive $5 an hour for the internship as well as the equivalent of $5 per hour in the form of tuition reduction to any state university. The limit, at least initally, would be 200 students statewide.
It is an understandable proposal from the Connecticut Technology Council, considering they, and others, have complained about the number of skilled workers the state is producing. Could this be a solution?
The bill has been referred to the joint committee on commerce and a public hearing has been schedule for later today. To read the proposed legislation, click here.
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