Infrastructure Investment: New Training Programs and Job Opportunities
This act aims to create new jobs and enhance worker skills in key infrastructure sectors like transportation, construction, and energy. Through grants, companies and organizations can offer training and apprenticeship programs, making it easier for citizens, especially those facing employment barriers, to acquire necessary skills and find stable jobs.
Key points
Access to grants for businesses and industry partnerships for training and apprenticeship programs in infrastructure sectors.
Support for individuals with employment barriers, including job placement assistance, childcare, and transportation.
Development of vocational training and apprenticeship programs leading to stable employment and recognized credentials.
Collaboration between businesses, labor organizations, and educational institutions to align training with labor market needs.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2459
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-13