This bill aims to increase participation of young African Americans in registered apprenticeship programs across the nation by amending the National Apprenticeship Act. The legislation creates a new Diversity and Inclusion Administrator position within the Department of Labor to promote greater diversity in apprenticeships and establish partnerships with educational institutions, employers, and community organizations. All entities applying to register or renew apprenticeship programs would be required to submit plans demonstrating how they will increase African American participation. The bill authorizes a competitive grant program to help create or expand apprenticeship opportunities in both traditional fields like construction and plumbing and nontraditional areas such as information technology, cybersecurity, and green energy. Funding is authorized at $2 million for fiscal year 2025, increasing to $5 million by 2028, with the law taking effect April 22, 2025.
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