PATH Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new grant program to help people get started in construction careers. It focuses on pre-apprenticeship programs, which are training classes that prepare students for full-time, paid apprenticeships in the building trades.
• The program specifically targets groups that are often left out of construction jobs. This includes women, military veterans, people from rural areas, and individuals from low-income neighborhoods.
• Nonprofit groups that partner with both labor unions and construction companies can apply for the money. These groups must show that their training actually helps people get hired into real apprenticeship programs.
• The government would provide $20 million every year starting in 2027. The federal government will pay for 75 percent of the program costs, while the local training groups must cover the remaining 25 percent through their own money or donated equipment.
• Training will include learning specific job skills, preparing resumes, and exploring different career paths in the industry. If a high school is involved, the program must also help students earn their high school diplomas.

Impact Analysis

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