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Grants for Community Colleges to Boost High-Quality Workforce Training.

This bill authorizes $65 million annually to fund competitive grants for community colleges to establish or expand high-quality workforce development programs. The goal is to equip citizens with portable and stackable credentials for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand jobs. Colleges must partner directly with local employers to ensure training leads to actual job placement and career advancement.
Key points
$65 million authorized annually (FY 2025-2030) to fund job training and career pathway programs at community colleges.
Colleges must form mandatory partnerships with local employers in high-demand sectors to align training with job market needs.
Funding supports career services, mentorship, and potentially financial aid for participants, prioritizing those facing employment barriers.
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Additional Information
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.
Print number: HR 8947
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-7]
Process start date: 2024-07-08