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Introduced
03/14/2017
03/14/2017
In Committee
03/14/2017
03/14/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Community College to Career Fund Act This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Department of Labor to award competitive grants to eligible community colleges, four-year public institutions of higher education, tribal colleges or universities, public or private nonprofit two-year institutions of higher education in specified U.S. territories, or a consortium of any of them, in partnership with employers or an employer or industry partnership representing multiple employers, in order to develop, offer, improve, and provide educational or career training programs for workers. The governor of the state in which at least one of these entities is located shall establish criteria for an educational or career training program leading to a recognized postsecondary credential for which an eligible entity submits a grant proposal.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish the Community College to Career Fund, which provides competitive grants to eligible entities (such as community colleges, public 4-year institutions, and tribal colleges) that partner with employers or industry partnerships. The grants are used to develop, offer, and improve educational or career training programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials and meet the needs of employers in in-demand industry sectors. The bill sets forth criteria for awarding the grants, including a priority for entities that include partnerships where employers pay a portion of the costs or agree to hire individuals who complete the program. The bill also authorizes appropriations for the program.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/620/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s620/BILLS-115s620is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s620/BILLS-115s620is.pdf.pdf |
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