The ACCESS Act amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to expand career counseling and awareness for skilled trade programs among secondary school students. The bill requires states to conduct public awareness campaigns through various media channels—including social media and traditional advertising—to promote career and technical education programs, particularly in high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand fields like skilled trades. At the local level, the bill mandates that workforce development programs provide labor market information, career counseling, and career exploration services focused on these in-demand occupations. The legislation affects secondary students, workforce development agencies at both state and local levels, and community-based organizations involved in career training. No specific funding amounts or implementation timelines are specified in the bill text provided.
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