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SKILLS Act
12/30/2022, 11:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5336
The SKILLS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 5336, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at improving workforce development and training programs. The bill focuses on providing individuals with the skills and resources they need to succeed in the modern workforce.
Key provisions of the SKILLS Act include:
1. Strengthening partnerships between employers and educational institutions to ensure that training programs are aligned with the needs of the labor market. 2. Expanding access to apprenticeship programs and other forms of on-the-job training to help individuals gain valuable work experience. 3. Increasing funding for workforce development programs, including those targeted at underserved populations such as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those who are unemployed or underemployed. 4. Promoting the use of industry-recognized credentials and certifications to help individuals demonstrate their skills and qualifications to potential employers. Overall, the SKILLS Act aims to address the skills gap in the US workforce by providing individuals with the training and resources they need to succeed in today's competitive job market. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards improving workforce development and training programs in the United States.
Key provisions of the SKILLS Act include:
1. Strengthening partnerships between employers and educational institutions to ensure that training programs are aligned with the needs of the labor market. 2. Expanding access to apprenticeship programs and other forms of on-the-job training to help individuals gain valuable work experience. 3. Increasing funding for workforce development programs, including those targeted at underserved populations such as veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those who are unemployed or underemployed. 4. Promoting the use of industry-recognized credentials and certifications to help individuals demonstrate their skills and qualifications to potential employers. Overall, the SKILLS Act aims to address the skills gap in the US workforce by providing individuals with the training and resources they need to succeed in today's competitive job market. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards improving workforce development and training programs in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 5336
Strengthening Knowledge, Improving Learning, and Livelihoods Act or the SKILLS Act
This bill adds career pathway and advancement projects to the non-exhaustive list of demonstration and pilot projects the Department of Labor is permitted to administer with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds allocated for dislocated workers.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5336
Bill HR 5336 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2021. Bill HR 5336 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 22, 2021. Bill HR 5336's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5336
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5336
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5336
SKILLS Act
To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to provide additional criteria for the Dislocated Worker Project, and for other purposes.
SKILLS Act
Strengthening Knowledge, Improving Learning, and Livelihoods Act
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