Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Fund: High School to High-Wage Careers
This Act establishes a grant fund to promote and expand high-quality youth apprenticeship programs for individuals aged 16 to 22, linking high school education with paid, structured work experience. The goal is to create clear pathways for young people into high-skill, high-wage careers while helping employers meet their demand for skilled labor. The funding supports partnerships between schools and employers, focusing on ensuring career access for traditionally underrepresented populations.
Key points
Establishment of the Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Fund, providing grants to cover program costs (excluding youth apprentice wages).
Youth aged 16-22 can earn a high school diploma, college credit, and an industry-recognized credential while receiving progressively increasing wages.
Programs must actively promote diversity and equal opportunity, prioritizing the recruitment of youth from nontraditional apprenticeship populations (e.g., women, minorities, individuals with disabilities).
Mandates the provision of mentoring, career counseling, supportive services, and a safe work environment compliant with child labor laws.
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