The Small Business Workforce Pipeline Act of 2026 expands the services provided by Small Business Development Centers (federally funded business advisory centers) to include apprenticeship and workforce development assistance. The bill requires these centers to help small business owners establish and improve registered apprenticeship programs, pre-apprenticeship programs, work-based learning opportunities, and job training programs, while also sharing relevant information from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies. This change affects small business owners and workers by making apprenticeship resources and guidance more readily available through existing local development centers. The bill does not specify new federal funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead amending existing Small Business Act provisions to incorporate these new duties into the centers' regular operations.
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