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This bill, titled the "Employ Young Americans Now Act," establishes the "Employ Young Americans Fund" with an appropriation of $5.5 billion for fiscal year 2015, to be administered by the Secretary of Labor. The fund is designated to provide summer and year-round employment opportunities for low-income youth, allocating $4 billion for this purpose, and to award $1.5 billion in grants to local entities for work-based training and educational strategies aimed at helping unemployed, low-income young adults and youth gain employment skills. The bill outlines specific requirements for states and local entities to receive these funds, including submitting plans and strategies for youth employment and training, and details how the funds will be distributed and used, with a focus on linking employment to academic and occupational learning, and prioritizing emerging occupations and community needs. The legislation also includes provisions for reporting on program outcomes and ensures that the activities funded are in addition to those that would otherwise be available.