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Job Training Funding: Prioritizing Programs with Proven Effectiveness.

This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, requiring states to prioritize funding for job training and workforce development programs based on rigorous evidence of their effectiveness. This ensures that public funds are directed toward initiatives that demonstrably help citizens find better employment and improve their skills. The goal is to maximize the return on investment by focusing on programs that yield positive, measurable results for participants.
Key points
States must prioritize funding for workforce development programs that have demonstrated positive effects through rigorous evaluation (evidence-based interventions).
Three priority levels (High, Moderate, Low evidence) are established, based on the strength and rigor of the research supporting the program's success.
Citizens will benefit from access to job training programs that are proven to be the most effective in preparing them for the labor market.
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Additional Information
Prioritizing Evidence for Workforce Development Act
Print number: S 550
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-02-28