Search Results: keywords:"employer partnerships"

  • H. R. 1132 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to direct the Secretary of Labor to award grants to community colleges for high-quality workforce development programs.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:4,491

    H.R. 1132 seeks to modify the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to enable the Secretary of Labor to allocate grants to community colleges for better workforce development programs. The bill aims to improve or create high-quality training opportunities at these colleges, allowing...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1132 is a plan to give money to community colleges, so they can help people learn new skills for jobs. It wants to make sure everyone, especially those who need a little extra help, can find good work.

  • H. R. 6655 — An Act To amend and reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
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    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:64,470

    The bill, H.R. 6655, known as the “A Stronger Workforce for America Act,” aims to update and extend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It proposes changes to improve workforce development activities, including the establishment of a performance accountability...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill aims to make sure people have better chances to learn new skills and find jobs by updating some old rules and giving more money for job training. It also tries to make sure schools and businesses work together more closely so people learn what they need for real jobs.