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Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023

1/31/2024, 4:45 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2900

Bill 118 hr 2900, also known as the Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023, aims to establish a network of apprenticeship hubs across the United States. These hubs would serve as centralized locations where individuals can access information and resources related to apprenticeship programs in various industries.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of these apprenticeship hubs, which include providing information on available apprenticeship opportunities, connecting individuals with employers offering apprenticeships, and offering support services to help apprentices succeed in their programs. Additionally, the hubs would be tasked with promoting the benefits of apprenticeship programs and encouraging more individuals to pursue this career path.

The Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023 also includes provisions for funding these hubs, with the federal government providing grants to support their operations. The bill emphasizes the importance of expanding access to apprenticeship programs and increasing awareness of the opportunities they provide for individuals seeking to enter the workforce. Overall, this legislation aims to strengthen the apprenticeship system in the United States by creating a network of hubs that can support individuals in finding and succeeding in apprenticeship programs. By centralizing resources and information, the bill seeks to make apprenticeships more accessible and attractive to a wider range of individuals.

Congressional Summary of HR 2900

Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Labor to implement a program to award grants to workforce intermediaries (certain national, regional, state, or local entities that facilitate the establishment of registered apprenticeship programs) to enable them to engage a variety of stakeholders to support, develop, and implement registered apprenticeship programs.

Current Status of Bill HR 2900

Bill HR 2900 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill HR 2900 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2023.  Bill HR 2900's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2900

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
48
Democrat Cosponsors
38
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2900

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability and paralysis
- Educational guidance
- Elementary and secondary education
- Employment and training programs
- Higher education
- Minority employment
- Small business
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- Wages and earnings
- Women's employment
- Youth employment and child labor

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2900

Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023
Apprenticeship Hubs Across America Act of 2023
To promote registered apprenticeships, including registered apprenticeships within in-demand industry sectors, through the support of workforce intermediaries, and for other purposes.

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