This bill amends federal workforce law to promote skilled trades and career technical education programs. Specifically, it requires workforce development agencies to provide career guidance about high-skill, high-wage jobs in trades and emerging industries, and to conduct public awareness campaigns—including social media efforts—to inform students and the public about training programs that lead to these occupations. The legislation affects workforce development agencies and their local partners who receive federal funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead directing existing workforce agencies to incorporate these new guidance and awareness activities into their current operations. This is intended to address workforce shortages in skilled trades by making career paths in these fields more visible to potential workers.
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