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Training America’s Workforce Act
12/15/2023, 4:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 1213
Bill 118 s 1213, also known as the Training America’s Workforce Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving workforce training programs across the country. The bill focuses on providing funding and support for programs that help individuals gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s rapidly changing job market.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a competitive grant program that would provide funding to states and localities to develop and implement innovative workforce training initiatives. These initiatives would be designed to meet the specific needs of employers in high-demand industries, such as healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing.
Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies to ensure that training programs are aligned with the needs of the labor market. This would help to ensure that individuals are receiving the skills and training they need to secure well-paying jobs and advance in their careers. Furthermore, the Training America’s Workforce Act includes provisions to improve data collection and evaluation of workforce training programs to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and that programs are producing positive outcomes for participants. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and improve the nation’s workforce training programs to better prepare individuals for the jobs of the future and help businesses find the skilled workers they need to grow and thrive.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a competitive grant program that would provide funding to states and localities to develop and implement innovative workforce training initiatives. These initiatives would be designed to meet the specific needs of employers in high-demand industries, such as healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing.
Additionally, the bill seeks to strengthen partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies to ensure that training programs are aligned with the needs of the labor market. This would help to ensure that individuals are receiving the skills and training they need to secure well-paying jobs and advance in their careers. Furthermore, the Training America’s Workforce Act includes provisions to improve data collection and evaluation of workforce training programs to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and that programs are producing positive outcomes for participants. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and improve the nation’s workforce training programs to better prepare individuals for the jobs of the future and help businesses find the skilled workers they need to grow and thrive.
Current Status of Bill S 1213
Bill S 1213 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill S 1213 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 19, 2023. Bill S 1213's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1271-1272) as of April 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1213
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 S 1213
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1213
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