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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Community College Innovation Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Education to establish a national demonstration project to increase employment opportunities for workers in qualified industries by establishing partnerships among education entities, state workforce investment systems, and businesses. Defines "qualified industry" to mean an industry or economic sector that has significant demands for training (which may include education) for middle- and high-skill occupations. Directs the Secretary to award competitive two-, three-, or four-year community-based job training grants to eligible entities for: (1) the development and expansion of community college training programs leading to an industry-recognized credential or degree and employment in a qualified industry; and (2) training of adults, incumbent workers, dislocated workers, or out-of-school youth through such programs. Authorizes the use of such grants to: (1) disseminate training information on high-growth, high-demand occupations in qualified industries through a one-stop delivery system to prospective participants, businesses, and community-based organizations; or (2) refer trained individuals for employment in a qualified industry. Directs the Secretary to award grants to states for projects to modernize, renovate, or repair existing community college facilities. Requires a state in the award of a grant to consider the extent to which the community college's project meets Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System standards, Energy Star standards, Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) criteria, Green Building Initiative environmental design and rating standards (Green Globes), or equivalent program adopted by the state or the state higher education agency.
AI Summary
This bill, the Community College Innovation Act, amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a national demonstration project aimed at boosting employment in industries with high demand for skilled workers, referred to as "qualified industries." These industries are defined as those needing significant training for middle- and high-skill occupations. The Secretary of Education will award competitive grants to eligible entities, primarily community colleges or consortia, for developing and expanding training programs that lead to industry-recognized credentials or degrees and ultimately employment in these qualified industries. These grants can also fund the dissemination of training information and referrals for employment. Additionally, the bill authorizes grants to states for modernizing, renovating, or repairing existing community college facilities, with a consideration for green building standards like LEED and Energy Star.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 12/12/2011)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1978/all-info |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1978is/pdf/BILLS-112s1978is.pdf.pdf |
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