Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
This bill directs the Department of Defense to connect the federal Job Corps program with the defense industry workforce. Specifically, it requires the Defense Department to inform military recruits who are ineligible for enlistment about Job Corps opportunities that provide training for skilled industrial jobs in defense manufacturing, shipbuilding, and related sectors. The bill also amends existing law to allow Job Corps centers to accept grants and donations directly, and gives Job Corps center operators more flexibility to hire staff, develop training programs, and partner with schools and employers without requiring prior approval from federal administrators. Additionally, the legislation extends special incentive provisions for shipbuilding workforce development to include the Job Corps program and streamlines enrollment for military members and veterans. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines but aims to address shortages of skilled workers in defense industries through curriculum development, equipment, and facility investments.
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