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This bill establishes two grant programs to support and expand construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs at higher education institutions. The first grant program, with $5 million annually from 2026-2030, will provide up to $500,000 to eligible colleges for community outreach efforts, including educating high school students, parents, and local businesses about apprenticeship programs, with priority given to institutions targeting rural, first-generation, minority, and nontraditional students. The second grant program, also funded at $5 million annually, will provide up to $500,000 to colleges to enhance student support services, such as academic advising, career development, mentoring, mental health counseling, and support for first-generation and ESL students. Recipients of these grants must submit detailed reports on their program's effectiveness, including enrollment, completion rates, and performance metrics. The bill also provides comprehensive definitions for key terms like "registered apprenticeship program," "first-generation college student," and "underrepresented population," ensuring clarity and specificity in implementing these grant programs. The overall goal is to increase enrollment, retention, and success in construction and manufacturing apprenticeship programs, particularly for students from traditionally underrepresented groups.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2028/all-info