Youth Corps Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 4, 2021)
Youth Corps Act of 2021
This bill authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide low-income youth (age 16 and not more than age 24) with education and work readiness training.
The term Youth Corps model means a youth education and training program for which an eligible entity provides eligible youth with stipended or paid work experience and basic and technical skills training leading to (1) enrollment in postsecondary education or training, (2) attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential, (3) meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century, or (4) military service.
What just happenedFeb 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 4, 2021
- Feb 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - Feb 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 4, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House