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US HR3135

US HR3135
Department of Energy National Labs Jobs ACCESS Act


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Introduced
06/05/2019
In Committee
06/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To enable projects that will aid in the development and delivery of related instruction associated with apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs that are focused on serving the skilled technical workforce at the National Laboratories and certain facilities of the National Nuclear Security Administration, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the Department of Energy National Lab Jobs ACCESS Program to provide grants for technical, skills-based preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that provide employer-driven or recognized postsecondary credentials during the five-year grant period.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Department of Energy National Lab Jobs ACCESS Program to provide 5-year grants for technical, skills-based preapprenticeship and apprenticeship programs that provide employer-driven or recognized postsecondary credentials. The programs must focus on skills and qualifications needed for positions at the National Laboratories and certain National Nuclear Security Administration facilities. Eligible entities include workforce intermediaries and sponsors of preapprenticeship or apprenticeship programs with connections to the National Laboratories. The bill prioritizes entities that are part of an industry partnership, provide training at community colleges or through registered apprenticeship programs, work with the military or veterans, or serve young adults or individuals with barriers to employment. The bill also requires reporting on the program's results and allows the Secretary of Energy to provide technical assistance.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/05/2019)

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