The Counseling for Career Choice Act expands career counseling and guidance services available to students through federal education grants. The bill amends federal education law to allow schools to use student support funding for comprehensive career planning programs, including career counseling, workforce training information, financial aid assistance, and connections to apprenticeships, internships, and dual enrollment opportunities. Schools can also use these funds to train counselors, partner with workforce development agencies, and incorporate technology like artificial intelligence to help students explore career options. The legislation essentially broadens what schools can do with existing federal education money to help students understand their career paths and postsecondary options, from traditional college degrees to trade certifications and registered apprenticeships. No new funding amounts or specific timelines are specified in the bill text.
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