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Introduced
05/12/2015
05/12/2015
In Committee
05/12/2015
05/12/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Introduced Session
114th Congress
Bill Summary
21st Century Energy Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board to: (1) support and develop training and science education programs, (2) align apprenticeship programs and industry certifications to further develop succession planning in the energy sector, (3) integrate educational standards to develop foundational skills for elementary and secondary education and postsecondary education to create a pipeline between education and career, and (4) support the replication of existing model energy curricula. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for job training to obtain an industry-recognized credential. Grant amounts are limited to $1 million for any one year. The federal share of the cost of a job training and education program using a grant shall be up to 65%, while the non-federal share may not be less than 50% cash.
AI Summary
This bill, the 21st Century Energy Workforce Act, directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board, which will be comprised of energy sector stakeholders, to guide and support training and education programs. The Board's responsibilities include developing programs that meet industry needs, aligning apprenticeship programs and certifications for better succession planning, integrating educational standards to create a pipeline from education to energy careers, and promoting the adoption of successful energy curriculum models. Additionally, the DOE will launch a pilot grant program to award funds competitively to eligible public or non-profit organizations for job training that leads to an industry-recognized credential, with individual grants capped at $1 million per year and federal funding covering up to 65% of program costs, requiring a minimum of 50% cash contribution from non-federal sources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. (on 05/19/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-bill/1304/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1304is/pdf/BILLS-114s1304is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-114s1304is/pdf/BILLS-114s1304is.pdf.pdf |
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