,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hie ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #g1 #bjag,mr4 ,heinrich 7for himself and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to require the ,secretary of ,energy to establish a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy- and manufacturing-related fields1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,energy ,workforce for the #bast ,century ,act of #bjag4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,community college ,the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section #cab of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh74 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#c7 ,elementary school ,the term elementary school has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#d7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#e7 ,minority-serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means-- 7,a7 a historically ,black college or university1 which shall have the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa72 7,b7 a ,predominantly ,black ,institution1 as defined in section #cah7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;e7b772 7,c7 a ,hispanic-serving institution1 as defined in section #ejb7;a7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a772 or 7,d7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university1 as defined in section #caf7;b7 of such ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b774 7#f7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#g7 ,program ,the term program means the program established under section #c7;a74 7#h7 ,secondary school ,the term secondary school has the meaning given the term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#aj7 ,,stem ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 #c4 ,energy and manufacturing workforce development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and carry out a comprehensive program to improve education and training for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs in order to increase the number of skilled workers trained to work in energy- and manufacturing-related fields1 including by-- 7#a7 encouraging underrepresented groups1 including ethnic minorities1 women1 veterans1 and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals to enter into the ,,stem fields2 7#b7 encouraging leaders in the education system of the ,united ,states to equip students with the skills1 mentorships1 training1 and technical expertise necessary to fill the employment opportunities vital to managing and operating the energy- and manufacturing-related industries of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 providing students and other candidates for employment with the opportunity to gain necessary skills and certifications for skilled1 semiskilled1 and highly skilled energy and manufacturing-related jobs2 and 7#d7 strengthening and more fully engaging programs of the ,department and the ,national ,laboratories in carrying out the ,minorities in ,energy ,initiative of the ,department4 7b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall make providing education and training underrepresented groups for energy and manufacturing-related jobs a national priority under the program4 7c7 ,direct assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall provide direct assistance 7including financial assistance awards1 technical expertise1 mentorships1 internships1 and partnerships7 to secondary schools1 community colleges1 workforce development organizations1 nonprofit organizations1 labor organizations1 apprenticeship programs1 tribal colleges and universities1 and minority-serving institutions4 7#b7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute direct assistance under the program in a manner proportional to the needs and demand for jobs in the energy- and manufacturing-related industry1 consistent with information obtained under subsections 7e77#a77;,c7 and 7i74 7d7 ,clearinghouse ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall establish a clearinghouse-- 7#a7 to maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs2 and 7#b7 to act as a resource1 and provide guidance1 for secondary schools1 institutions of higher education 7including community colleges and minority-serving institutions71 workforce development organizations1 labor management organizations1 and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs4 7e7 ,collaboration 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 collaborate with secondary schools1 institutions of higher education 7including community colleges1 minority-serving institutions1 and tribal colleges and universities71 workforce training organizations1 labor organizations1 ,national ,laboratories1 ,state energy offices1 ,state boards and local boards 7as such terms are defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb771 and energy- and manufacturing-related industries2 7,b7 in order to share best practices and approaches that best suit national1 ,state1 and local needs1 encourage and foster collaboration1 mentorships1 and partnerships among-- 7i7 entities 7including labor organizations1 industries1 secondary schools1 institutions of higher education 7including community colleges71 and workforce development organizations7 that provide effective job training programs in energy- and manufacturing-related fields2 and 7ii7 entities 7including secondary schools1 institutions of higher education 7including community colleges71 and workforce development programs7 that seek to establish similar job training programs2 and 7,c7 collaborate with the ,commissioner of the ,bureau of ,labor ,statistics1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,director of the ,bureau of the ,census1 and energy- and manufacturing-related industries to develop a comprehensive and detailed understanding of the workforce needs and opportunities of energy- and manufacturing-related industries4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall publish an annual report on energy- and manufacturing-related job creation as determined as a result of the collaboration under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and sorted-- 7,a7 by the sectors described in subsection 7i72 and 7,b7 by ,state and region4 7f7 ,guidelines for educational institutions 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and industry1 shall develop guidelines for educational institutions of all levels1 including for elementary schools1 secondary schools1 community colleges1 and undergraduate and postbaccalaureate programs of study at institutions of higher education1 to help provide graduates with the skills necessary to work in energy- and manufacturing-related jobs4 7#b7 ,input ,in developing guidelines under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall solicit input from the oil1 gas1 coal1 renewable1 nuclear1 utility1 energy-intensive and advanced manufacturing1 and pipeline industries4 7#c7 ,energy and manufacturing efficiency and conservation initiatives ,the guidelines developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include grade-specific guidelines for teaching energy and manufacturing efficiency and conservation initiatives to provide education to students and families4 7#d7 ,,stem education ,the guidelines developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall promote ,,stem education as ,,stem relates to job opportunities in energy- and manufacturing-related fields of study in elementary schools1 secondary schools1 and institutions of higher education 7including community colleges7 nationally4 7g7 ,outreach to minority-,serving institutions ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give special consideration to increasing outreach to minority-serving institutions2 7#b7 make resources available to minority-serving institutions with the objective of increasing the number of skilled minorities and women trained to go into the energy- and manufacturing-related sectors2 7#c7 encourage industry to improve the opportunities available for students of minority-serving institutions to participate in industry internships and cooperative work-study programs2 and 7#d7 partner with the ,national ,laboratories to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in internships1 fellowships1 traineeships1 and employment at the ,national ,laboratories4 7h7 ,outreach to displaced and unemployed energy and manufacturing workers ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 give special consideration to increasing outreach to employers and job trainers preparing displaced and unemployed energy and manufacturing workers for emerging energy- and manufacturing-related jobs2 7#b7 make resources available to entities serving displaced and unemployed energy and manufacturing workers with the objective of training individuals to reenter the energy and manufacturing workforce2 and 7#c7 encourage the energy- and manufacturing-related industries to improve opportunities for displaced and unemployed energy and manufacturing workers to participate in internships and cooperative work-study programs4 7i7 ,guidelines ,to develop skills for an energy and manufacturing industry workforce ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives from energy- and manufacturing-related industries 7including the oil1 gas1 coal1 nuclear1 utility1 pipeline1 renewable1 petrochemical1 manufacturing1 and electrical construction industries7 to identify the areas of highest need in each sector and to develop guidelines for the skills necessary to develop a workforce trained to go into the following sectors of the energy- and manufacturing-related industries3 7#a7 ,the energy efficiency industry1 including work-- 7,a7 in energy efficiency1 conservation1 weatherization1 or retrofitting2 or 7,b7 as inspectors or auditors4 7#b7 ,the pipeline industry1 including work-- 7,a7 in pipeline construction and maintenance2 or 7,b7 as engineers or technical advisors4 7#c7 ,the utility industry1 including work as utility workers1 linemen1 electricians1 pole workers1 repairmen1 scientists1 engineers1 or mathematicians4 7#d7 ,the alternative fuels industry1 including work in biofuel development and production4 7#e7 ,the nuclear industry1 including work as scientists1 engineers1 technicians1 mathematicians1 or security personnel4 7#f7 ,the oil and gas industry1 including work as scientists1 engineers1 technicians1 mathematicians1 petrochemical engineers1 or geologists4 7#g7 ,the renewable energy industry1 including work in the development1 manufacturing1 and production of renewable energy sources 7such as solar1 hydropower1 wind1 or geothermal energy74 7#h7 ,the coal industry1 including work as coal miners1 engineers1 developers and manufacturers of state-of-the-art coal facilities1 technology vendors1 coal transportation workers and operators1 or mining equipment vendors4 7#i7 ,the manufacturing industry1 including work as operations technicians1 operations and design in additive manufacturing1 #c-;,d printing1 and advanced composites1 industrial energy efficiency management systems1 including power electronics1 and other innovative technologies4 7#aj7 ,the chemical manufacturing industry1 including work-- 7,a7 in construction 7such as welders1 pipefitters1 or tool and die makers72 or 7,b7 as instrument and electrical technicians1 machinists1 chemical process operators1 chemical engineers1 quality and safety professionals1 or reliability engineers4 7j7 ,enrollment in training and apprenticeship programs ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall consult with industries1 labor organizations1 and community-based workforce organizations to help identify students and other candidates1 including from underrepresented communities such as minorities1 women1 and veterans1 to enroll in training and apprenticeship programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs4 7k7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as are necessary4