Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019

Senate Bill 3144 - Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:12Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3144 Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3144

Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Labor to award grants to certain national youth-serving organizations for comprehensive workforce readiness programs provided to youth that take place before or after school, during summer vacation or holiday, or on the weekend (i.e., out-of-school-time programs).

Such grants must be used to develop and implement youth workforce readiness programs, including for activities such as on-the-job and leadership opportunities, internships, and other supportive services.

The bill also requires local workforce development boards to establish youth councils as subgroups of the boards.

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Current Status of Bill S 3144

Bill S 3144 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2019. Bill S 3144 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on December 19, 2019. Bill S 3144's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3144

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3144

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Academic performance and assessments

- Advisory bodies

- Community life and organization

- Congressional oversight

- Education programs funding

- Educational guidance

- Employment and training programs

- Financial literacy

- Government information and archives

- Performance measurement

- State and local government operations

- Student records

- Vocational and technical education

- Youth employment and child labor

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3144

Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2019

A bill to establish a competitive grant program to support out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs, providing employability skills development, career exploration, employment readiness training, mentoring, work-based learning, and workforce opportunities for eligible youth.