,i #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #eifd ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #be1 #bjbj,mr4 ,lujn introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor ,a ,,bill ,to establish a technology-based job training and education program4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,tech,s,m,a,r,t ,workforce ,development ,act4 #b4 ,tech,s,m,a,r,t ,workforce ,development ,program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ab months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,tech,,smart ,workforce ,development ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall provide to eligible entities described in subsection 7c71 on a competitive basis1 grants for technology sector job training and education programs that provide industry-recognized credentials during the #e-year grant period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,such training and education programs may include-- 7#a7 programs that provide a postsecondary credential2 7#b7 intensive coaching and other short-term1 specialized services culminating in direct job placement2 and 7#c7 short-term or accelerated training that may or may not result in a postsecondary credential in high-growth occupations and industries4 7b7 ,requirements ,a job training and education program that is awarded a grant under this section shall1 to the extent practicable1 provide technology-based training across two or more sectors1 including-- 7#a7 information technology2 7#b7 computer coding and cybersecurity technology2 7#c7 healthcare services technology2 7#d7 advanced manufacturing technology2 7#e7 financial services technology2 and 7#f7 educational services technology4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an entity shall be a workforce intermediary1 a public organization1 or an organization described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code that-- 7#a7 includes an advisory board1 which may be-- 7,a7 7i7 a local workforce development board2 7ii7 a ,state workforce development board2 or 7iii7 an appropriate subgroup of a local workforce development board or a ,state workforce development board2 and 7,b7 a board of proportional participation1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor1 of relevant organizations1 including-- 7i7 relevant industry organizations1 including public and private employers2 7ii7 labor organizations2 7iii7 one or more units of local government2 7iv7 postsecondary education organizations2 and 7v7 industry or sector partnerships2 7#b7 demonstrates experience in implementing and operating job training and education programs2 7#c7 demonstrates the ability to recruit and support individuals who plan to work in a relevant sector on the successful completion of relevant job training and education programs2 7#d7 7,a7 provides students who complete the training and education program with a postsecondary credential2 or 7,b7 uses a customized training curriculum that is specifically aligned with employers1 utilizing work place learning advisors and on-the-job training to the greatest extent possible2 and 7#e7 demonstrates successful outcomes connecting graduates of job training and education programs to quality jobs relevant to the job training and education programs4 7d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the ,secretary of ,labor an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,labor may require4 7e7 ,priority ,in selecting eligible entities to receive grants under this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall prioritize applicants that meet one or more of the following criteria3 7#a7 7,a7 ,include a local workforce development board or ,state workforce development board2 or 7,b7 demonstrate a strong partnership with a local workforce development board or ,state workforce development board4 7#b7 ,house the job training and education program in-- 7,a7 a community college or institution of higher education that includes basic science1 technology1 and math education in the curriculum of the community college or institution of higher education2 7,b7 an apprenticeship program registered with the ,department of ,labor or a ,state2 or 7,c7 a customized training program developed in collaboration with employers that utilizes on the job training to the greatest extent possible4 7#c7 ,work with the ,secretary of ,defense or veterans organizations to transition members of the ,armed ,forces and veterans to careers in a relevant sector4 7#d7 ,include in the application an entity that receives ,state funding or is operated by a ,state agency4 7#e7 ,include an apprenticeship program registered with the ,department of ,labor as part of the job training and education program4 7#f7 ,provide support services and career planning4 7#g7 ,provide entry-level technology workforce training aimed at matching workers with well-paying jobs4 7#h7 ,propose to serve-- 7,a7 young adults between the ages of #ag and #bi2 or 7,b7 individuals with barriers to employment 7as defined in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb774 7f7 ,additional consideration ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall consider regional diversity4 7g7 ,limitation on applications ,an eligible entity may not submit1 either individually or as part of a joint application1 more than #a application for a grant under this section during any #a fiscal year4 7h7 ,limitations on amount of grant ,the amount of a single grant provided under this section for any #bd-month period shall not exceed #e1jjj1jjj4 7i7 ,non-,federal share ,the non-,federal share of the cost of a job training and education program carried out using a grant under this section shall be not less than #be percent of the total cost4 7j7 ,reduction of duplication ,before submitting an application for a grant under this section1 each applicant shall-- 7#a7 consult with the heads of appropriate ,federal agencies2 and 7#b7 coordinate the proposed activities of the applicant with existing ,state and local programs4 7k7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary of ,labor may provide technical assistance to eligible entities under subsection 7c7 to leverage the existing job training and education programs of the ,department of ,labor and other relevant programs at appropriate ,federal agencies4 7l7 ,report ,not less frequently than once every two years1 the ,secretary of ,labor shall submit to ,congress1 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,labor1 a report on the program established under this section1 including a description of-- 7#a7 any entity that receives a grant under this section2 7#b7 any activity carried out using the grants under this section2 7#c7 best practices used to leverage the investment of the ,federal ,government under this section2 and 7#d7 an assessment of the results achieved by the program established under this section1 including the rate of employment for participants after completing a job training and education program carried out using a grant under this section4 7m7 ,definitions ,as used in this ,act-- 7#a7 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 #ajja72 7#b7 the term community college has the meaning given the term junior or community college in section #cab7;f7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;f772 7#c7 the terms career planning1 customized training1 individuals with barriers to employment1 industry or sector partnership1 local workforce development board1 on-the-job training1 recognized postsecondary credential1 ,state workforce development board1 and workplace learning advisor have the meanings given such terms in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb72 and 7#d7 the term workforce intermediary-- 7,a7 means an organization that proactively addresses workforce needs using a dual customer approach1 which considers the needs of both employees and employers2 and 7,b7 may include a faith-based and community organization1 employer organizations1 a community college1 a temporary staffing agency1 a ,state workforce development board1 a local workforce development board1 or a labor organization4 7n7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4