Better Jobs Act: Funding evidence-based workforce training and innovation grants.
This Act establishes a new grant fund to finance innovative, evidence-based workforce development and employment programs. The goal is to improve long-term earnings and employment outcomes for jobseekers, including those facing employment barriers, particularly in underserved and rural areas. Citizens can expect these programs to be more effective, as funding is tied to rigorous evaluation and demonstrated success.
Key points
New Innovation Grants: Establishes the Workforce Development Innovation Fund to award grants for implementing, expanding, and evaluating employment and training services.
Focus on Evidence: Funding is tiered based on the level of evidence (low, moderate, or high) supporting a program's effectiveness, ensuring resources prioritize models with proven success.
Improved Outcomes: Programs must demonstrate long-term improvements in earnings and employment for jobseekers, focusing on cost-effectiveness and serving rural and underserved communities.
Rigorous Evaluation: Grant recipients must partner with third-party researchers to rigorously evaluate the effectiveness of their innovation programs.
Status:
Expired
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