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Introduced
07/29/2015
07/29/2015
In Committee
11/16/2015
11/16/2015
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, aims to bolster the energy sector's workforce by directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board. This board will guide the development of training and science education programs, align apprenticeship programs and industry certifications to ensure a smooth transition of workers into the energy sector, and integrate educational standards from elementary to postsecondary levels to create a clear path from education to energy careers. Additionally, the DOE will launch a pilot program offering competitive grants, capped at $1 million per year per recipient, to eligible public or non-profit organizations for job training that leads to an industry-recognized credential, with federal funding covering up to 65% of program costs and a minimum of 50% of the non-federal share needing to be in cash.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training. (on 11/16/2015)
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