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Support for Apprenticeship Programs and Student Financial Aid

This act aims to facilitate access to apprenticeship programs for students, combining education with work. It introduces grants for educational institutions and employers to create such programs and ensures that student apprentices can benefit from federal financial aid programs like Pell Grants and Federal Work Study, receiving a wage of no less than $15 per hour.
Key points
New grants for colleges and businesses to create apprenticeship programs that combine learning with work.
Student apprentices will be eligible for Pell Grants and Federal Work Study, with a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
Apprenticeship programs are designed to support underrepresented populations, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.
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Print number: 117_HR_8567
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Process start date: 2022-07-28