The ACCESS Act amends federal workforce development law to promote awareness of skilled trade careers and career counseling for high school students. The bill requires states and local workforce agencies to conduct public awareness campaigns through social media and other media outlets highlighting career and technical education programs, with particular emphasis on skilled trades and high-wage job sectors. It also expands requirements for local workforce agencies to provide labor market information, career counseling, and career exploration services focused on in-demand occupations including skilled trades. The legislation affects high school students seeking career guidance and workforce development agencies responsible for connecting youth to training opportunities. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead modifying existing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act provisions to incorporate these new career awareness and counseling requirements.
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