,i #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #djdi ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #ag1 #bjbe,ms4 ,stefanik introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act to establish employer-directed skills accounts1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,employer-,directed ,skills ,act4 #b4 ,employer-directed skills accounts 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,employer-sponsored skills development ,section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ai7 through 7#ga7 as paragraphs 7#bj7 through 7#gb71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ah71 the following3 7#ai7 ,employer-sponsored skills development ,the term employer-sponsored skills development means a skills development program-- 7,a7 that is selected by an employer to meet the specific skill demands of the employer2 7,b7 that is conducted pursuant to terms and conditions which are established under an employer-sponsored skills development agreement described in section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77iv71 including a commitment by the employer to employ an individual upon successful completion of the program2 7,c7 for which an employer pays a portion of the cost of the program1 which shall not be less than-- 7i7 #aj percent of the cost1 in the case of an employer with not more than #ej employees2 7ii7 #be percent of the cost1 in the case of an employer with more than #ej employees but not more than #ajj employees2 and 7iii7 #ej percent of the cost1 in the case of an employer with more than #ajj employees2 and 7,d7 for which the ,federal share of the cost of the program is provided to the employer through an employer-directed skills account in accordance with section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77ii74 4 7#b7 ,on-the-job training ,paragraph 7#de7 of section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7 is amended1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 in a case in which each of the conditions under section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77i7 are met with respect to such training 7including the establishment of an on-the-job training agreement described in section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77iii771 provides the ,federal share of the cost of training to the employer through an employer-directed skills account4 4 7#c7 ,related conforming amendments ,the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #acd7;c77#c77;,h77i7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77;,h77i771 by striking section #c7dd7 and by inserting section #c7de72 7,b7 in section #baa7;e77#c7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbia7;e77#c771 by striking section #c7de7 and inserting section #c7df72 7,c7 in section #aha7;d77#b7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda7;d77#b771 by striking transitional employment1 and inserting transitional employment1 employer-sponsored skills development2 and 7,d7 in section #aid7d7 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbed7d771 by inserting or employer-sponsored skills development after ,on-the-job training4 7b7 ,exceptions for employer-,sponsored skills development ,section #abb7;h7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting employer-sponsored skills development1 after incumbent worker training12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting employer-sponsored skills development1 after incumbent worker training14 7c7 ,career services ,section #acd7;c77#b77;,a7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#b77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7xii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7xiii71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7xiv7 provision of information on employers in the local areas that are offering employer-sponsored skills development or on-the-job training programs that may be reimbursed through an employer-directed skills account established under section #acd7;c77#c77;,i7 and the performance information available on such programs2 and 7xv7 provision of assistance1 in coordination with employers in the local areas that are offering employer-sponsored skills development or on-the-job training1 in establishing employer-sponsored skills development agreements or on-the-job training agreements4 4 7d7 ,eligibility for training services ,section #acd7;c77#c7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or 7iii7 after clause 7ii72 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,participants selected for on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development ,a one-stop operator or one-stop partner shall not be required to conduct an interview1 evaluation1 or assessment of a participant under clause 7i7 if such participant is selected by an employer under section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77i7 to receive on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development1 and the applicable conditions under such section are met for such individual to receive such services4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 in clause 7x71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7xi71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7xii7 employer-sponsored skills development programs conducted with a commitment by an employer to employ an individual upon successful completion of such a program4 4 7e7 ,employer-,directed skills accounts 7#a7 ,local plan ,section #ajh7;b77#ai7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc7 is amended by inserting or employer-directed skills accounts after individual training accounts4 7#b7 ,consumer choice requirements ,section #acd7;c77#c77;,f7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77;,f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 as clauses 7v7 and 7vi71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7iii71 the following3 7iv7 ,employer-directed skills accounts ,in a case in which an individual is selected by an employer under section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77i7 to receive on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development1 and the applicable conditions under such section are met for such individual to receive such services1 the local board involved shall arrange for payment for such services through an employer-directed skills account in accordance with section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77ii74 2 and 7,c7 in clause 7v71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or employer-directed skills accounts after individual training accounts4 7#c7 ,additional exception to use of individual training accounts ,section #acd7;c77#c77;,g7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77;,g77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting clauses 7ii7 and 7iii72 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii71 the following3 7iii7 ,employer-directed skills accounts ,services authorized under this paragraph may be provided pursuant to an employer-directed skills account in lieu of an individual training account if such services are employer-sponsored skills development or on-the-job training and the applicable conditions under section #acd7;c77#c77;,i77i7 are met for an individual to receive such services4 2 and 7,d7 in clause 7v7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by inserting 1 employer-directed skills accounts1 after individual training accounts4 7#d7 ,establishment of employer-directed skills accounts ,section #acd7;c77#c7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7;c77#c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,employer-directed skills accounts 7i7 ,in general ,an individual shall receive on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development through the use of an employer-directed skills account1 if each of the following conditions are met3 7,i7 ,an employer selects the individual1 who is not an employee of such employer1 for on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development4 7,,ii7 7aa7 ,in the case of an individual selected under subclause 7,i7 to receive on-the-job training1 an on-the-job training agreement that meets the requirements of clause 7iii7 is established and signed by the individual and the employer2 or 7bb7 in the case of an individual selected under subclause 7,i7 to receive employer-sponsored skills development1 an employer-sponsored skills development agreement that meets the requirements of clause 7iv7 is established and signed by the individual and the employer4 7,,iii7 ,the employer submits to the local board each of the following3 7aa7 ,a certification that the individual requires an on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development program to obtain employment with the employer1 and has the skills and qualifications to successfully participate in such a program4 7bb7 ,a certification that the employer will submit the necessary performance information to the local board in accordance with section #abb7;h74 7cc7 ,the on-the-job training agreement or the employer-sponsored skills development agreement described in subclause 7,,ii71 as applicable4 7,,iv7 ,the local board involved reviews and approves each certification and agreement received under subclause 7,,iii71 by considering the following3 7ii7 ,approval of agreements ,in determining whether to approve an employer-sponsored skills development agreement or an on-the-job training agreement under clause 7i77,,iv71 the local board involved shall consider the following3 7,i7 ,the characteristics of the participants of the on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development that is the subject of the agreement4 7,,ii7 ,the size of the employer submitting such agreement1 with a priority on supporting agreements submitted by small businesses4 7,,iii7 ,the alignment of the agreement with the workforce investment needs identified in the local plan of the local area under section #ajh4 7,,iv7 ,in the case of an employer-sponsored skills development agreement1 if the employer-sponsored skills development offered-- 7aa7 is for preparation to work in an in-demand industry sector or occupation2 and 7bb7 leads to a recognized postsecondary credential4 7,v7 ,any other factors the local board determines appropriate4 7iii7 ,payment to employers ,the local board involved in on-the-job training or employer-sponsored skills development under clause 7i7 shall arrange for the appropriate payment of such services through an employer-directed skills account as follows3 7,i7 ,on-the-job training ,for on-the-job training1 the local board involved shall reimburse the employer from funds in the employer-directed skills account in accordance to the reimbursement requirements of section #c7de77;,b7 and after receipt of documentation of the wages earned by the individual during such training4 7,,ii7 ,employer-sponsored skills development ,for employer-sponsored skills development services1 the local board involved shall reimburse the employer from funds in the employer-directed skills account for the ,federal share of the costs of the program after receipt of documentation from the employer of payment of such costs4 7iv7 ,on-the-job training agreement ,an on-the-job training agreement under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 establish-- 7aa7 the length of the on-the-job training2 7bb7 the hourly wage rate of the individual2 7cc7 the skills necessary for the job and the individual's current skill level as of the date of the agreement2 and 7dd7 the skills to be learned during the on-the-job training2 and 7,,ii7 include an assurance that the employer will provide the local board involved with documentation of the wages earned by the individual while engaged in such on-the-job training for the purpose of reimbursement to the employer4 7v7 ,employer-,sponsored skills development agreement ,an employer-sponsored skills development agreement referred to in clause 7i7 shall establish-- 7,i7 the provider of the employer-sponsored skills development program2 7,,ii7 the length of such program2 7,,iii7 the skills to be learned during such program2 7,,iv7 a commitment by the employer to employ the individual upon successful completion of the program2 7,v7 the cost of the program2 7,,vi7 the amount of such cost that will be paid by the employer 7the non-,federal share71 which shall be not less than the amount specified in section #c7ai77;,c72 and 7,,vii7 any recognized postsecondary credentials that will be awarded to successful participants4 4