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Connecting Students to Great Jobs Act
12/31/2022, 8:59 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5252
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to schools and businesses to develop and expand CTE programs. These programs will focus on teaching students the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in fields such as healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing.
Additionally, the Connecting Students to Great Jobs Act emphasizes the importance of work-based learning opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeships, to give students hands-on experience in their chosen field. By connecting students with employers, the bill aims to bridge the gap between education and the workforce, ultimately leading to better job prospects for graduates. Overall, the Connecting Students to Great Jobs Act seeks to equip students with the skills and training necessary to thrive in today's competitive job market. By fostering collaboration between schools and businesses, the bill aims to ensure that students are well-prepared for the demands of the modern workforce.
Congressional Summary of HR 5252
Connecting Students to Great Jobs Act
This bill directs the Department of Labor and the Department of Education (ED) to award career pathway grants and provide assistance for career pathway programs.
Labor must award competitive grants to eligible institutions of higher education and vocational institutions to develop, offer, improve, and provide educational or career pathway programs for workers. Grant funds must be used for specified purposes, including for career pathway programs that provide relevant job training to meet the needs of employers in high-skill, high-wage, or in demand sectors or occupations and that may include registered apprenticeship programs.
The bill requires ED to carry out a program to award START federal Pell Grants to students in short-term programs that prepare participants for employment opportunities in high-skill, high-wage, or in demand sectors or occupations in a geographic area in which the programs are offered.
The bill also directs ED to (1) award grants to states to establish statewide career pathways coalitions, (2) establish a career pathways innovation grant program to support career pathways in high school and career exploration in the middle grades, and (3) provide technical assistance.
