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Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 11:28 AM
Summary of Bill S 1516
The Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1516, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at providing support and resources to apprenticeship colleges across the country. The bill seeks to promote and expand apprenticeship programs by providing funding for colleges that offer these programs.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide financial assistance to apprenticeship colleges to help cover the costs of training and education for students enrolled in apprenticeship programs. This funding will help colleges expand their programs and reach more students who are interested in pursuing careers in skilled trades and other industries that require specialized training.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the quality and effectiveness of apprenticeship programs by requiring colleges to meet certain standards and criteria in order to receive funding. This includes ensuring that programs are aligned with industry needs and provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen field. Overall, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023 aims to support and strengthen apprenticeship programs across the country, providing students with valuable training and education opportunities that will help them succeed in their careers.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide financial assistance to apprenticeship colleges to help cover the costs of training and education for students enrolled in apprenticeship programs. This funding will help colleges expand their programs and reach more students who are interested in pursuing careers in skilled trades and other industries that require specialized training.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the quality and effectiveness of apprenticeship programs by requiring colleges to meet certain standards and criteria in order to receive funding. This includes ensuring that programs are aligned with industry needs and provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen field. Overall, the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023 aims to support and strengthen apprenticeship programs across the country, providing students with valuable training and education opportunities that will help them succeed in their careers.
Congressional Summary of S 1516
Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023
This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants to institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs for (1) expanding or supporting outreach to high schools, local businesses, local workforce development boards, and apprenticeship intermediaries; and (2) providing advising and support services to students who are enrolled in these apprenticeship programs.
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Current Status of Bill S 1516
Bill S 1516 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 10, 2023. Bill S 1516 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 10, 2023. Bill S 1516's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 10, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1516
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1516
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1516
Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023
Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act of 2023
A bill to authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions of higher education that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs, and for other purposes.
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