Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The PARTNERS Act aims to expand registered apprenticeships and work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses in in-demand industries by supporting industry partnerships at the local and regional level. The bill provides federal grants to states, which then distribute funds to eligible partnerships to help businesses navigate apprenticeship registration, develop curricula, provide worker training, and offer support services like childcare and transportation. Individual grants to partnerships are capped at $500,000 over three years, with participating workers receiving at least 12 months of support including pre-employment training and six months of post-employment assistance. The bill prioritizes reaching underrepresented populations and individuals facing employment barriers, and requires partnerships to track performance metrics and report results annually. Funding comes from H-1B visa fee revenues designated for workforce development, with 50 percent of deposits in the H-1B account available to carry out this program.
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