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Gateway to Careers Act of 2023

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2402

Bill 118 s 2402, also known as the Gateway to Careers Act of 2023, aims to provide funding and support for programs that help individuals gain the skills and training needed to enter and succeed in high-demand industries. The bill focuses on creating pathways for individuals to access education and training programs that lead to well-paying jobs in fields such as healthcare, technology, and advanced manufacturing.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to states, local governments, and community organizations to develop and implement career pathways programs. These programs will offer a combination of education, training, and support services to help individuals acquire the skills and credentials necessary to secure employment in growing industries.

Additionally, the Gateway to Careers Act of 2023 emphasizes the importance of partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and workforce development agencies to ensure that training programs are aligned with the needs of the labor market. By fostering collaboration between these stakeholders, the bill aims to increase the likelihood of successful outcomes for program participants. Overall, the Gateway to Careers Act of 2023 seeks to address the skills gap in the workforce by providing individuals with the resources and support they need to pursue and succeed in high-demand careers. Through targeted investments in career pathways programs, the bill aims to create opportunities for individuals to build fulfilling and sustainable careers in industries that are vital to the nation's economic growth.

Congressional Summary of S 2402

Gateway to Careers Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of Labor to establish a career pathway partnership grant program to award grants to state workforce agencies to support partnerships between educational institutions and workforce development entities. The partnerships must use the subgrants to (1) carry out activities that support the development and implementation of career pathway programs, and (2) provide support services to students engaged in career pathway programs.

Labor must ensure an equitable geographic distribution of such grants, including to rural areas and other regions that have traditionally been underserved by regional economic development and industry or sector partnership activities.

Current Status of Bill S 2402

Bill S 2402 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill S 2402 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 19, 2023.  Bill S 2402's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2402

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2402

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2402

Gateway to Careers Act of 2023
Gateway to Careers Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a career pathways grant program.

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