- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Oct 17, 2025
What it does
The American Workforce Act would establish a new program within the Department of Commerce to create paid, full-time workforce training opportunities as an alternative to college for individuals with a high school diploma but no bachelor’s degree. The program would involve employers and trainees entering into approved American workforce contracts that combine structured on-the-job work with educational training, leading to competency-based credentials. The bill sets up oversight mechanisms, including a Director responsible for approving contracts, monitoring compliance, handling whistleblower complaints, and collecting data on program outcomes such as completion rates, employment retention,…
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Where it stands
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