Search Results: keywords:"workforce investment"

  • S. 4519 — To require implementation of primary indicators of performance for certain programs of workforce investment activities.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:482

    S. 4519, titled the “Expedited Performance Indicator Act,” requires the Secretary of Labor to implement performance measures for certain workforce investment programs. Within six months of the bill's enactment, the Secretary must finalize a statistical model to assess program performance and...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4519 is a plan to make sure job training programs are working well by creating a way to measure their success and have regular check-ins with states to help them know what's needed. It's like having a progress chart for helping people learn skills, with help along the way to make sure everyone understands it.

  • S. 3825 — To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a State innovation demonstration authority.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:3,824

    S. 3825, titled the "One Door to Work Act," proposes amendments to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a State innovation demonstration authority. This bill enables states, local areas, or consortia of local areas to consolidate grants for five years to...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3825 is a bill about making it easier for states to try new ideas to help people find jobs by letting them combine different types of job program money for five years. They have to focus on helping veterans and people with lower incomes, and if they do a good job, they can keep doing their projects even longer.