The Transforming Education through College and Hands-On Training Act would give qualified technical schools equal access to federal grant programs that currently favor traditional two-year and four-year colleges. Specifically, technical schools offering career training programs would become eligible for grants from the Department of Education (including programs that support disadvantaged students and assist parents) and the Department of Labor (for workforce training). The bill defines eligible programs as career training lasting between 150 and 600 clock hours that prepare students for high-demand, high-wage jobs in critical sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and infrastructure, and that result in employer-recognized credentials. Federal agencies would have 180 days to update their grant rules and issue guidance to ensure technical schools compete fairly with traditional institutions. The legislation aims to address workforce shortages by expanding funding pathways for practical job training alongside traditional higher education.
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