What does Preamble of S 1336 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program to address forestry workforce development needs, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a grant program. The grant program will be overseen by the Secretary of Agriculture. The program's purpose is to address forestry workforce development needs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1336 do?

This bill is formally titled the Jobs in the Woods Act.

What does FORESTRY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS. of S 1336 do?

This section establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Agriculture. Grants will be awarded to eligible entities to implement career pathway training programs focused on forestry operations and forestry products industries. Eligible areas are defined as nonmetropolitan areas with low-income status, broadband access, and a population of 20,000 or fewer. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, states, Indian Tribes, units of local government, and institutions of higher education. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to carry out a training program, a need for the program, a projection of its reach, a sustainability plan, and an implementation plan. Priority will be given to programs addressing workforce aging and youth migration, partnering with schools, and assisting with workforce placement. Grants will be for a period of not more than 4 years, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. A total of $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriation annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029.

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Jobs in the Woods Act — S. 1336

Last updated: 4/8/2025 · Introduced: 4/8/2025

Author: Angus King (I-ME)

TL;DR (AI)

The Jobs in the Woods Act establishes a grant program overseen by the Secretary of Agriculture to support forestry workforce development in eligible rural areas.
Grants, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000 and lasting up to four years, will fund career pathway training programs focused on forestry operations and related industries.
Priority will be given to programs addressing workforce aging, youth migration, school partnerships, and workforce placement.

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