HR 5869
Skill up act of 2020
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The Skill Up Act of 2020 expands the Work Opportunity Tax Credit to include workers participating in qualifying work-based learning programs. Specifically, businesses that hire individuals enrolled in apprenticeship programs or other approved training programs that lead to wage increases and potentially postsecondary credentials can receive a tax credit. This legislation aims to encourage employers to invest in training and development for individuals from targeted groups, particularly those with low skills.
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