The Homebuilders Corps Act of 2026 aims to expand workforce training in residential construction trades by amending federal job training law. The bill directs the federal government to prioritize and expand training programs in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, and HVAC systems through the existing Job Corps program. To encourage hiring, the bill creates a $5,000 grant program for construction companies that hire Job Corps graduates and retain them for at least 12 months. The legislation also requires partnerships between the government and major construction trade associations to integrate Job Corps graduates into apprenticeship programs and mandates that construction training curricula be updated every two years to include new technologies. The bill authorizes $200 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 to support these training programs, employer grants, and industry partnerships.
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