The bill would let the Secretary of Labor award grants to eligible organizations that provide stipends to people enrolled in qualifying pre-apprenticeship programs. The programs must prepare participants for registered apprenticeships and have a formal agreement with an apprenticeship sponsor. Grant recipients would prioritize participants who face barriers to employment, track outcomes, and report on stipend amounts and results.
People in funded programs could receive stipends to reimburse necessary transportation costs, lost hourly wages when program participation reduces work hours, and costs for industry-based certifications. Individuals would receive stipends through a grant recipient; the bill does not describe a direct application process for participants.
The bill authorizes Congress to provide such sums as may be necessary, but does not specify an amount. Stipends may reimburse only the costs listed in the bill.
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