Careers act
Careers Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act, reauthorizes the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program. It expands the program to support career pathway programs and industry partnerships in rural communities, particularly in sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, and agriculture. The bill also includes reporting requirements and aims to address workforce challenges specific to rural industries.
Key provisions
- Reauthorizes the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program.
- Expands the program to include support for career pathway programs and industry or sector partnerships.
- Specifically targets industries in rural communities, such as telecommunications, healthcare, and agribusiness.
- Requires USDA to ensure regional diversity in grant recipients and participants.
- Adds reporting requirements for career pathway programs and industry partnerships.
- Includes provisions to address workforce challenges like worker displacement and an aging workforce.
- Defines ‘career pathway’ and ‘industry or sector partnership’ using definitions from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
- Extends the program’s authorization period from 2019-2023 to 2025-2030.
Who is affected
- Rural communities
- Farmers and agricultural workers
- Rural businesses
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