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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
American Manufacturing Efficiency and Retraining Investment Collaboration Achievement Works Act or AMERICA Works Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, with respect to statewide and local adult and youth workforce investment employment and training programs, to require a one-stop delivery system, in selecting and approving training services, or programs of training services, to give priority consideration to state- and local board-approved services and programs that lead to an industry-recognized and nationally portable credential that is in demand in the local area served and listed in the skill credential registry created under this Act. Amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and the Trade Act of 1974 to require the same priority consideration in the state and local plans for career and technical education programs as well as in tech prep programs and trade adjustment assistance (TAA) programs. Requires that funds allocated for local area youth activities be used, in part, for training programs, giving priority consideration to those that lead to a registry-listed credential in high demand in the local area served. Requires the Secretary of Labor to: (1) create a registry of skill credentials; and (2) list in the registry credentials that are required by federal or state law for an occupation, are from the Manufacturing Institute-Endorsed Manufacturing Skills Certification System, and are industry-recognized and nationally portable credentials consistent with established industry competency models as well as consistently updated to reflect changing industry competencies.
AI Summary
This bill, the AMERICA Works Act, aims to improve federal job training and career education programs by prioritizing those that lead to industry-recognized and nationally portable credentials, meaning certifications that are valued by employers across different companies and states. It amends existing laws like the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, and the Trade Act of 1974 to require that when selecting and approving training services, including those for youth, career and technical education, and trade adjustment assistance (TAA) programs, priority consideration must be given to programs that result in such credentials. To facilitate this, the Secretary of Labor will create a registry of skill credentials, listing those required by federal or state law, those endorsed by the Manufacturing Institute's certification system, and other industry-recognized, nationally portable credentials that are updated to reflect current industry needs. While priority is given, the bill clarifies that entities selecting programs are not mandated to choose one with a credential from the registry.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/21/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1243/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1243is/pdf/BILLS-112s1243is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1243is/pdf/BILLS-112s1243is.pdf.pdf |
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