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Youth Workforce Readiness Act: Grants for After-School Career Training and Mentoring.

This law establishes a competitive grant program, authorizing $100 million annually, to fund comprehensive out-of-school-time workforce readiness programs for youth aged 6 to 18. These programs will provide essential career exploration, financial literacy, mentorship, and opportunities for paid work experience, significantly boosting young people's future job prospects. The Act also strengthens youth representation by re-establishing Youth Councils within local workforce boards.
Key points
Provides funding for supervised after-school, weekend, and summer programs focused on developing job skills and career pathways for youth.
Offers specific services like paid and unpaid work experiences, internships, financial literacy education, and long-term adult mentoring (minimum 12 months).
Mandates the re-establishment of Youth Councils to ensure local workforce development strategies address the specific needs and interests of young job seekers.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2910
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2025-04-14