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HR 7884 United States House · 118th Congress

Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2024

The Strengthening Job Corps Act of 2024 updates the federal Job Corps program to better serve young people aged 16-24 (with some age exceptions for veterans, individuals with disabilities, and justice-involved individuals). It establishes new performance metrics for Job Corps campuses based on student outcomes like employment rates, credential attainment, and earnings. The bill requires campus operators to meet specific wage standards for staff and includes provisions for improved recruitment, selection, and campus operations. The legislation also increases funding for the program through 2030, with $107.8 million annually allocated for campus construction and improvements.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill includes provisions for justice-involved individuals in Job Corps, suggesting rehabilitation and reentry support, though connection is indirect.65% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes staff wage standards and outcome-based metrics for youth employment, advancing worker opportunity and program accountability.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Workforce Development Apprenticeships
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 5, 2024 Last action Apr 5, 2024
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Frederica S. Wilson
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