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This bill establishes a comprehensive grant program to fund and expand career and technical education (CTE) programs across the United States. The legislation aims to address workforce skills gaps by creating a voluntary federal grant program that allows states to establish, expand, or improve CTE programs tailored to local workforce needs. Key provisions include providing grants to state educational agencies for activities such as constructing CTE high schools, developing career-aligned coursework, creating internship and apprenticeship opportunities, and supporting collaboration between schools, businesses, and community colleges. The bill also introduces a new CTE Pell Grant for public secondary school students to help cover tuition and program costs for technical education, apprenticeships, and credentialing programs. States receiving grants must conduct workforce needs assessments every three years, ensure strong industry partnerships, and meet performance benchmarks related to student enrollment, graduation rates, job placement, and credential attainment. The grant program emphasizes equity, particularly for students in rural or underserved areas, and seeks to expand access to hands-on, work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for high-demand careers in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and information technology.

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