Apprenticeships for Young African Americans

Official: Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

IntroducedDecember 15, 2025

Why This Matters

This bill expands apprenticeship programs specifically for young African Americans, helping them learn skills while earning money. It aims to create more job opportunities and improve diversity in the workforce.

If you are a young African American looking for job training, this bill could create more pathways for you to succeed.

Affects: Young African Americans seeking job training and employment opportunities.

What changes is this bill making?

1. This bill aims to increase apprenticeship opportunities for young African Americans. 2. It establishes a new position to promote diversity in the apprenticeship system. 3. The bill encourages partnerships with schools and employers to support training programs. 4. It seeks to improve hiring standards to ensure a diverse group of apprentices. 5. The goal is to help young African Americans gain skills and jobs.

Who is affected?

Young African Americans seeking job training and employment opportunities.