American Apprenticeship Act

Key Points

• This bill would give states money to help pay for the costs of job training programs, specifically pre-apprenticeships and the classroom learning part of an apprenticeship. The money can be used to cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and equipment for students.
• The program focuses on industries where apprenticeships are currently rare, such as information technology, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The goal is to help people get into high-demand careers that usually require expensive schooling.
• States that receive these grants must try to help specific groups of people, including veterans, youth, individuals with disabilities, and members of minority groups. This is meant to make sure more people have a fair shot at getting high-paying jobs.
• The federal government would pay for 20% to 50% of the program costs, and states would have to find other ways to pay for the rest. This could come from state funds or donations from private companies.
• If the bill becomes law, Congress would set aside $15 million every year from 2026 through 2031 to fund these grants. The Labor Department and Education Department would work together to pick which states get the money.

Impact Analysis

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