Search Results: keywords:"career advancement"

  • S. 5179 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide enhanced Federal matching payments for direct support worker training programs, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:516

    S. 5179 is a bill introduced in the United States Senate that aims to change how funding is provided for training programs for direct support workers under Medicaid. The bill proposes that for quarters starting January 1, 2025, states will receive 75% federal matching...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5179 wants to help people who take care of others by giving money to teach them how to do their jobs better. It would pay for most of the costs to train them, starting in 2025, but there are some worries about how the money will be spent and who will get it.

  • S. 5175 — To amend subtitle A of title XX of the Social Security Act to authorize direct support worker career advancement demonstration projects, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,272

    S. 5175, also known as the “Career Advancement for Direct Support Aid Workers Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act to support career growth for personal care, home care, and health aides. It proposes funding demonstration projects to offer education and training...

    Simple Explanation

    The Career Advancement for Direct Support Aid Workers Act is a plan to help people who take care of others at home get better jobs by giving more training and money, especially for those in small towns or who may not have as many opportunities. It sets aside money each year to help, but there are some concerns about whether it’s enough money and if the rules are fair for everyone who needs help.

  • S. 4320 — To provide for the establishment of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,766

    S. 4320 proposes the creation of the Bessie Coleman Women in Aviation Advisory Committee within six months after the bill’s enactment. This committee aims to provide guidance on improving recruitment, training, employment, and career advancement opportunities for women in the aviation...

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    S. 4320 is a plan to create a special team that helps more women get jobs, training, and grow in airplane-related careers, but it needs to figure out where the money will come from and how to choose team members fairly.

  • H. RES. 1453 — Expressing support for the designation of September 2024 as National Workforce Development Month.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:158

    H. RES. 1453 is a resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for designating September 2024 as "National Workforce Development Month." It highlights the importance of workforce development for the United States to stay competitive globally by fostering education, skill...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives wants to make September 2024 special by calling it "National Workforce Development Month," which means they want to help people learn new skills and get better jobs so everyone can become more successful and happy.

  • H. R. 10387 — To amend the Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 to expand opportunities for certain internship programs.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:352

    H.R. 10387 aims to amend the Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 to enhance department-paid student internship programs. It introduces changes such as allowing graduates to apply within six months after finishing their studies, giving preference to first-time...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10387 wants to make it easier for students and recent graduates to have internship jobs at the Department of State by letting flexible work hours, giving preferences to new applicants, and pairing them with mentors.