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21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act
9/24/2024, 3:53 AM
Summary of Bill S 5061
The Bill 118 s 5061, also known as the 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act, aims to strengthen partnerships between businesses, educational institutions, and workforce development programs to better prepare individuals for the modern workforce. The bill emphasizes the importance of providing individuals with the skills and training needed to succeed in high-demand industries.
Key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing grant programs to support partnerships between businesses and educational institutions to develop and implement workforce training programs. 2. Encouraging collaboration between businesses, educational institutions, and workforce development programs to identify skills gaps and develop training programs to address them. 3. Promoting the use of industry-recognized credentials and certifications to ensure that individuals are equipped with the skills needed to secure employment in high-demand industries. 4. Supporting initiatives to increase access to apprenticeship programs and other work-based learning opportunities. 5. Providing funding for research and evaluation of workforce development programs to ensure that they are effective in preparing individuals for the workforce. Overall, the 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act aims to improve the alignment between the skills individuals possess and the skills needed by employers, ultimately leading to a more competitive and skilled workforce.
Key provisions of the bill include:
1. Establishing grant programs to support partnerships between businesses and educational institutions to develop and implement workforce training programs. 2. Encouraging collaboration between businesses, educational institutions, and workforce development programs to identify skills gaps and develop training programs to address them. 3. Promoting the use of industry-recognized credentials and certifications to ensure that individuals are equipped with the skills needed to secure employment in high-demand industries. 4. Supporting initiatives to increase access to apprenticeship programs and other work-based learning opportunities. 5. Providing funding for research and evaluation of workforce development programs to ensure that they are effective in preparing individuals for the workforce. Overall, the 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act aims to improve the alignment between the skills individuals possess and the skills needed by employers, ultimately leading to a more competitive and skilled workforce.
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Current Status of Bill S 5061
Bill S 5061 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill S 5061 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 17, 2024. Bill S 5061's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5061
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5061
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5061
21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act
21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act
A bill to award career pathways innovation grants to local educational agencies and consortia of local educational agencies, to provide technical assistance within the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education to administer the grants and support the local educational agencies with the preparation of grant applications and management of grant funds, to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to support community college and industry partnerships, and for other purposes.
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