Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2380
Building Youth Workforce Skills Act
Youth Job Training: New Funding for Skills Programs
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill changes how the government pays for job training for young people. It allows local programs to use "individual training accounts" to pay for classes or certifications for youth, just like they already do for adults.
- The plan focuses on two groups: students in school who are between 16 and 21 years old, and young people who are currently out of school. These accounts help them pay for specific training from approved schools or programs.
- By using these accounts, young people can have more choice in where they get their training. Instead of just going to a program the government picks, they can use their account to pay for the specific skills they need for a career.
- This update is meant to help young workers get into the workforce faster by making it easier to pay for technical training, trade schools, or other professional certifications.
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Milestones
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Mar 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mar 26, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Building Youth Workforce Skills Act
Bill NumberHR 2380
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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