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This bill, titled the "Employer-Directed Skills Act," amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to redefine and promote employer-driven training programs. It introduces the term "employer-directed skills development" to describe programs specifically designed to meet an employer's skill needs, requiring employers to commit to hiring participants upon successful completion and to contribute a portion of the program's cost, with the percentage varying based on the employer's size. The bill also adjusts how performance is measured for these programs, focusing on the completion of on-the-job training or employer-directed skills development, and streamlines the process for employers to receive contracts for such programs by allowing direct referrals if an individual is certified by the employer as needing training for a specific job and possessing the necessary qualifications.

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