Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act

This bill creates a new "Workforce Development Innovation Fund" to support evidence-based job training programs. It provides competitive grants to eligible groups like state workforce boards, tribes, community nonprofits, and schools for developing, testing, and expanding programs that improve job outcomes - especially for underserved populations in rural areas or with employment barriers. Grants are structured by evidence level: early-phase (low evidence), mid-phase (moderate evidence), and expansion (high evidence), requiring rigorous third-party evaluation of results like earnings, job placement, and cost-effectiveness. The bill reserves 10% of funds for technical assistance, research, and sharing proven practices to help grantees design effective programs.