Federal Workforce Pell Grant program: local workforce development boards: participant training requirement.
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Overview
This bill aims to ensure that federal Workforce Pell Grant funds are used effectively in California by requiring postsecondary educational institutions (like community colleges and universities) to meet specific criteria before distributing those funds. Specifically, institutions must obtain authorization from the Governor and demonstrate that their short-term programs align with high-skill, high-wage industries and have a high completion and job placement rate. The bill also modifies requirements for local workforce development boards, shifting the focus to ensuring that at least 50% of participants in adult and dislocated worker programs receive workforce training services.
Key provisions
- Institutions must obtain authorization from the Governor and meet US Department of Education requirements to distribute Workforce Pell Grant funds.
- Short-term programs must align with high-skill, high-wage industries and demonstrate a high completion and job placement rate.
- Local workforce development boards must ensure at least 50% of participants in adult and dislocated worker programs receive workforce training services.
- The California Priority Jobs Credentials List can be used to determine program eligibility.
- Institutions must not partner with entities that are not accredited by an approved accrediting agency.
- The bill establishes an Advisory Board to oversee the program.
- Requires local workforce development boards to submit corrective action plans if they fail to meet training requirements.
- Modifies Unemployment Insurance Code to track training-related job placement outcomes.
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