Apprenticeships to College Act
Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Apprentices Earn College Credit for Job Training
The Apprenticeships to College Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The bill is actively moving as it awaits committee review, though no further actions have been scheduled at this time.
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Small businesses that sponsor or participate in apprenticeship programs could benefit from a more structured pipeline of skilled, credentialed workers. The public website listing programs and occupations could also help smaller employers connect with apprenticeship resources they may not currently know about.
“information on Federal, State, and local financial resources available to assist with the establishment and implementation of apprenticeship programs”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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5 articlesU.S. Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Workers Earning College Credit for Apprenticeships
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Jerry Moran reintroduced the Apprenticeships to College Act to formally codify the Registered Apprenticeship-College Consortium (RACC). The bill facilitates cooperation between apprenticeship programs and colleges to ensure workers earn credit for their training.
The Slow Rise of the Apprentice Degree
Explores the growing movement to blend paid, on-the-job training with rigorous academic instruction. The article highlights how legislative efforts like the Apprenticeships to College Act aim to bridge the gap between vocational training and traditional higher education degrees.
New Effort Adds College Credit to Apprenticeship Programs
Discusses the federal government's push to strengthen the Registered Apprenticeship-College Consortium through the Apprenticeships to College Act. It highlights how the bill helps translate hands-on experience into free college credits, making degrees more accessible for skilled tradespeople.
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Congressional Bill
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Apprenticeships to College Act
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