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Funding Job Training: Grants for Forestry Careers in Rural Communities.

This law establishes a federal grant program, managed by the Department of Agriculture, to fund career training in the forestry and forest products industries. These grants target small, rural, low-income communities to create career pathways, address an aging workforce, and encourage young people to stay in the region. Citizens in these areas stand to benefit from access to new, stable, and skilled job opportunities.
Key points
Grants ($500,000 to $2,000,000) are available for non-profits, local governments, and colleges to run forestry training programs.
Programs must operate in small, low-income rural areas (20,000 inhabitants or fewer) that have or plan for high-speed internet access.
Priority is given to projects that partner with high schools and demonstrate success in placing trainees into forestry jobs, aiming to combat youth migration.
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Print number: 118_S_3063
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2023-10-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Jobs in the Woods Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3063.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants ($500,000 to $2,000,000) are available for non-profits, local governments, and colleges to run forestry training programs.
  • Programs must operate in small, low-income rural areas (20,000 inhabitants or fewer) that have or plan for high-speed internet access.
  • Priority is given to projects that partner with high schools and demonstrate success in placing trainees into forestry jobs, aiming to combat youth migration.
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. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

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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