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This bill aims to create a comprehensive youth employment program by amending the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill establishes two competitive grant programs: a summer employment program and a year-round employment program, targeting youth ages 14-24, including in-school, out-of-school, and unemployed individuals. The summer employment grants would provide up to $1.8 billion and the year-round employment grants would provide up to $2.4 billion, with funding allocated equally between in-school and out-of-school/unemployed youth. Eligible entities like state and local governments, Indian tribes, and community-based organizations can apply for planning and implementation grants to develop summer and year-round employment opportunities. The bill prioritizes serving marginalized youth and requires grantees to create partnerships with local agencies, educational institutions, and employers. Each program will include mentorship, skill development, and support services, with a focus on work readiness, career preparation, and connecting youth to future employment or educational opportunities. The bill also mandates performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the programs, including tracking participants' employment, education, and credential attainment rates, and requires an annual report to Congress on the programs' outcomes and implementation.

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