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This bill, called the Assisting In Developing Youth Employment Act (AID Youth Employment Act), would establish two competitive grant programs to provide summer and year-round employment opportunities for youth ages 14 through 24. The bill would amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to create a summer employment competitive grant program that can award up to $1.8 billion and a year-round employment competitive grant program that can award up to $2.4 billion. Eligible entities like state and local governments, Indian tribes, and community-based organizations can apply for planning and implementation grants to provide subsidized employment opportunities. The programs prioritize serving both in-school and out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized populations, and require partnerships with local agencies, educational institutions, and employers. Grants would support wages, mentorship, skill development, and support services like transportation and child care. The bill requires performance measures to track participant outcomes, such as employment, education, and credential attainment, and mandates annual reviews and a continuous quality improvement system. The programs are authorized to receive $375 million for summer employment and $500 million for year-round employment annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030.