This bill establishes training programs for individuals in construction trades and provides financial incentives for companies that hire graduates from these programs.
If you are a construction company, you can receive $5,000 for hiring a Job Corps graduate for a full year.
Who this affects
job seekers in construction · residential construction companies
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill creates a program to train people in various construction trades like carpentry and plumbing.
2It offers $5,000 grants to construction companies that hire graduates from Job Corps programs.
3The bill encourages partnerships between Job Corps and large construction trade associations for apprenticeships.
4It requires regular updates to training programs to include new construction technologies.
5A total of $200 million is allocated for these initiatives in the 2026 fiscal year.