What does Preamble of CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. The proposed amendment seeks to expand the capabilities of junior or community colleges and area career and technical education schools. The expansion focuses on enabling these institutions to provide training services, education, and outreach activities. These activities are specifically targeted towards careers within the residential construction industry.

What does SHORT TITLE. of CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural or Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools Act of 2025 and the CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025.

What does EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR CAREERS IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. of CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a program focused on education and training for careers in the residential construction industry. The Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, will award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities. Eligible entities include junior or community colleges, area career and technical education schools, and providers of training services. Grant periods will not exceed four years. Applications must describe proposed training services, the populations to be served (including incumbent workers, individuals in rural areas, underserved populations, in-school youth, and opportunity youth), and partnerships with local construction businesses. Priority will be given to entities serving rural areas or underserved populations. Grant funds can be used to create or expand education and training programs, increase skills of incumbent workers, and facilitate outreach to students. Recipients must use flexible schedules and provide supportive services for job search and placement. Recipients and partners must attest to compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws. Eligible entities must submit performance reports to the Secretary of Labor.

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CONSTRUCTS Act of 2025

Last updated: 1/22/2025 · Introduced: 1/22/2025

Author: Jacklyn Rosen (D-NV)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a grant program to support education and training initiatives for residential construction careers at community colleges, technical schools, and training providers.
Grants prioritize entities serving rural areas and underserved populations, and can fund program creation, worker skills upgrades, and student outreach.
Recipients are required to offer flexible schedules, supportive services, and ensure compliance with labor laws while reporting program performance to the Secretary of Labor.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 1055(In Committee)Official page

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