Search Results: keywords:"career training"

  • H. R. 8028 — To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:579

    H.R. 8028 aims to reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007, extending its programs from 2025 through 2029. This bill focuses on improving support for people reentering society after incarceration by enhancing programs for substance use disorder treatment, reentry housing...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8028 is like a promise to keep helping people who have been in jail get used to life outside by 2029. It makes sure there are places for them to live, help them stop bad habits, and teach them new skills while keeping an eye on how money is spent to make it all happen.

  • S. 189 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand the capacity of junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools to conduct training services, education, and outreach activities for careers in the residential construction industry.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:2,312

    S. 189 aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to help junior or community colleges and technical education schools increase their capacity to train students for jobs in the residential construction industry. The bill proposes establishing a program that...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill is like giving schools some extra money to teach people how to build houses, but it especially wants to help schools in small towns or places that don't have much. It wants to make sure people learn skills like using tools and fixing things in houses, but some people think there might not be enough money to do everything they want.

  • S. 4477 — An Act To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
    Status:Engrossed in Senate
    Words:515

    S. 4477 aims to renew the Second Chance Act of 2007, which provides support for individuals reintegrating into society after being released from incarceration. The bill proposes several improvements, including funding for state and local reentry projects, support for...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help people who were in jail by giving money to teach them new skills, help with school, and provide safe places to live when they leave. It tries to make sure these people have what they need to be okay and stay out of trouble.