Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new fund to help people find better jobs by supporting training programs that are proven to work. It gives grants to local boards, colleges, and nonprofits to start or grow job training services.
• The government would use a three-tier system to hand out money. New ideas get smaller grants to see if they work, while programs that have already proven they help people earn more money can get larger grants to expand to more locations.
• At least 60 percent of the grant money must be spent directly on the training programs themselves. The rest can be used to study the results and make sure the training is helping people get hired and stay employed.
• The bill focuses on helping groups that often struggle to find work, such as people in rural areas or those facing other barriers to employment. It also encourages programs like apprenticeships and career pathways.
• Independent researchers will study these programs to see if they are worth the cost. This helps the government decide which programs should get more funding in the future based on real-world results.

Impact Analysis

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