# Summary
The Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act creates a comprehensive federal program to develop a skilled workforce in energy-related industries. The Department of Energy, in coordination with the Departments of Labor and Education, would establish training programs, provide financial assistance to educational institutions and training organizations, and create a public clearinghouse with information about job demand and training opportunities across energy sectors including renewable energy, nuclear power, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and fossil fuels with advanced technologies.
The legislation also creates a separate grant program administered by the Department of Labor to help businesses train workers in energy jobs, with grants covering up to 45 percent of wages for small businesses and training costs for employees during their education period. Priority would be given to training disadvantaged communities and unemployed energy workers, with special attention to minority-serving institutions and underserved regions. The bill authorizes $15 million annually for workforce development activities from 2024 through 2028 and $50 million annually for the grant program during the same period.
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