Expands job training and adult education programs to help more Americans find good jobs.
This bill would update and reauthorize the main federal law for job training and adult education, moving adult education programs to the Department of Labor. It would make it easier for young people, dislocated workers, and those with foundational skill needs to access training and support services. The changes aim to better connect education with workforce development and improve job outcomes.
Currently, federal job training and adult education programs operate under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, with adult education managed by the Department of Education. This bill would move adult education to the Department of Labor, aiming to better connect it with job training. It would also update and expand existing job training programs, create new funding streams for critical industry skills and youth apprenticeships, and introduce new performance measures for all programs.
HR 8210 · 119th Congress · April 6, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 5/10
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