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Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:06 PM
Summary of Bill S 454
Bill 118 s 454, also known as the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of youth unemployment and underemployment by providing resources and support to help young people enter the workforce. The bill focuses on improving access to job training programs, apprenticeships, and other opportunities that can help young individuals develop the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to organizations that offer job training and workforce development programs for youth. These grants will help support initiatives that focus on skills development, career exploration, and job placement assistance for young people.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand access to apprenticeship programs for youth, as well as initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and small business ownership among young individuals. By providing support for these programs, the bill aims to help young people gain valuable work experience and develop the skills they need to secure stable employment in the future. Overall, the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023 is designed to address the challenges that young people face in entering the workforce and to provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed. By investing in job training programs, apprenticeships, and other opportunities for youth, the bill aims to help young individuals build successful careers and contribute to the economy.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a grant program that will provide funding to organizations that offer job training and workforce development programs for youth. These grants will help support initiatives that focus on skills development, career exploration, and job placement assistance for young people.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand access to apprenticeship programs for youth, as well as initiatives to promote entrepreneurship and small business ownership among young individuals. By providing support for these programs, the bill aims to help young people gain valuable work experience and develop the skills they need to secure stable employment in the future. Overall, the Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023 is designed to address the challenges that young people face in entering the workforce and to provide them with the resources and support they need to succeed. By investing in job training programs, apprenticeships, and other opportunities for youth, the bill aims to help young individuals build successful careers and contribute to the economy.
Congressional Summary of S 454
Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Labor to award grants to certain national youth-serving organizations for comprehensive workforce readiness programs that are provided to youth and take place before or after school, during summer vacation or a holiday, or on the weekend (i.e., out-of-school-time programs).
Such grants must be used to develop and implement nationwide youth workforce readiness programs, including for activities such as on-the-job training and leadership development opportunities, internships, and other supportive services.
The bill also requires local workforce development boards to establish youth councils as subgroups of the boards.
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Current Status of Bill S 454
Bill S 454 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2023. Bill S 454 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 15, 2023. Bill S 454's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 15, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 454
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 454
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 454
Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023
Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2023
A bill to establish a competitive grant program to support out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs, providing employability skills development, career exploration, employment readiness training, mentoring, work-based learning, and workforce opportunities for eligible youth.
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