The Pathways to Health Careers Act establishes a federal grant program to help low-income individuals enter well-paying health care careers through comprehensive training and support services. Taking effect October 1, 2025, the bill provides $435 million annually through fiscal year 2030 to fund competitive grants and specialized demonstration projects that prepare economically disadvantaged workers—including those with criminal records and those entering maternal health fields—for recognized health profession credentials. Grant recipients must offer wraparound support services such as childcare, transportation, legal assistance, and career coaching, along with training meeting state certification standards. The legislation guarantees at least two grantees per state and requires the federal government to hire 25 career staff to administer the program and track outcomes like employment rates, completion rates, and participant demographics. Eligible participants must have family income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
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