PATH Act

Key Points

• This bill creates a new grant program to help people get ready for careers in the building and construction trades. It focuses on helping groups that are often underrepresented in these jobs, such as women, veterans, and people living in rural or low-income areas.
• Nonprofit partnerships between businesses and labor unions would be eligible to apply for the funding. These groups must prove they have a clear path for students to move from these pre-apprenticeship classes into full, registered apprenticeship programs.
• The federal government would cover 75 percent of the costs for these training projects. The money can be used to pay for teachers, create lesson plans, and provide small payments to students to help them stay in the program while they learn new skills.
• If passed, the bill would authorize 20 million dollars in spending every year starting in 2027. The goal is to help more people find steady, high-paying work while filling a growing need for skilled workers in the construction industry.

Impact Analysis

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