Bill > S2390

This bill, the Community College to Career Fund Act, amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a Community College to Career Fund. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, in coordination with the Secretaries of Education and Commerce, to award competitive grants to eligible entities (community colleges, 4-year public institutions of higher education, Tribal Colleges or Universities, and certain institutions in U.S. territories) that partner with employers or industry groups to develop, offer, improve, and provide educational or career training programs for workers. 2. Establishes criteria for the educational or career training programs, such as aligning with state and local workforce plans, meeting employer needs for skilled workers, and leading to recognized postsecondary credentials. 3. Prioritizes grant funding for eligible entities that include certain partnerships (e.g., with employers who contribute to program costs or agree to hire program graduates) and serve individuals with barriers to employment. 4. Allows grant funds to be used for activities like developing career pathway programs, expanding student support services, and implementing pay-for-performance or pay-for-success initiatives. 5. Requires the establishment of performance measures for the programs, which will be monitored by the Secretary. 6. Authorizes appropriations for the program, with a 5-year period of availability.

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