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S 4981 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Skilled Workforce for America Act

The Skilled Workforce for America Act provides competitive grants to eligible colleges and universities to develop programs preparing students for jobs in high-demand industries. These grants fund both job training programs and wrap-around support services like childcare, transportation, and academic support for participating students. The programs must align with local employer needs and be developed in collaboration with local workforce boards. Grants may last up to four years, with funding authorized through annual appropriations.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds higher education job training programs with wrap-around support services, directly advancing educational access and workforce readiness through competitive grants.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds job training and wrap-around support (childcare, transportation) for students entering high-demand industries, aligning with employer needs to strengthen workforce development and employment opportunities.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill includes funding for student transportation support services as part of workforce development programs, indirectly supporting transportation needs.75% confidence
Sub-Topics: Workforce Development Apprenticeships Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid Early Childhood
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Introduced Aug 1, 2024 Last action Aug 1, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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