The Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act amends federal workforce development law to expand support for skilled trade programs and career awareness. The bill requires workforce agencies to provide career guidance on high-skill, high-wage jobs in trades and emerging fields, and to conduct public awareness campaigns—including social media efforts—to promote career and technical education programs that prepare workers for these opportunities. The legislation primarily affects workforce development agencies and community organizations that receive federal workforce funding, as well as students and job seekers seeking information about trade careers. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead modifying existing requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. By emphasizing skilled trades alongside other career paths, the bill aims to address workforce shortages in fields like construction, manufacturing, and utilities.
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