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Funding Apprenticeship Colleges: Grants for Construction and Manufacturing Careers.

This Act authorizes grants for colleges that run registered apprenticeship programs in construction and manufacturing sectors. The goal is to boost enrollment and completion rates by funding outreach efforts and providing comprehensive student support services, including mental health counseling and childcare assistance. This aims to connect more students with high-demand jobs, especially in rural and suburban areas.
Key points
Colleges can receive grants (up to $500,000) for outreach to high schools and local employers, focusing on rural and suburban job placement.
Students in these programs will benefit from expanded support services, such as career advising, mental health counseling, and childcare assistance, to help them stay in the program.
Priority funding is directed towards institutions that actively recruit and support students from underrepresented groups, including rural and first-generation students.
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Print number: 118_S_1516
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2023-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1516.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can receive grants (up to $500,000) for outreach to high schools and local employers, focusing on rural and suburban job placement.
  • Students in these programs will benefit from expanded support services, such as career advising, mental health counseling, and childcare assistance, to help them stay in the program.
  • Priority funding is directed towards institutions that actively recruit and support students from underrepresented groups, including rural and first-generation students.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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