29 USC 3224a - Job training grants

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3224a.

Job training grants

(1)

In general

(2)

Use of funds

(A)

Training provided

(B)

Enhanced training programs and information

(3)

Eligible entities

Grants under this section may be awarded to partnerships of private and public sector entities, which may include—

(A)

businesses or business-related nonprofit organizations, such as trade associations;

(B)

education and training providers, including community colleges and other community-based organizations; and

(C)

entities involved in administering the workforce development system, as defined in section 3102 of this title, and economic development agencies.

(4)

High growth industries and economic sectors

For purposes of this section, the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with State workforce investment boards, shall identify industries and economic sectors that are projected to experience significant growth, taking into account appropriate factors, such as the industries and sectors that—

(A)

are projected to add substantial numbers of new jobs to the economy;

(B)

are being transformed by technology and innovation requiring new skill sets for workers;

(C)

are new and emerging businesses that are projected to grow; or

(D)

have a significant impact on the economy overall or on the growth of other industries and economic sectors.

(5)

Equitable distribution

(6)

Leveraging of resources and authority to require match

(A)

Leveraging of resources

In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary of Labor shall take into account, in addition to other factors the Secretary determines are appropriate—

(i)

the extent to which resources other than the funds provided under this section will be made available by the eligible entities applying for grants to support the activities carried out under this section; and

(ii)

the ability of such entities to continue to carry out and expand such activities after the expiration of the grants.

(B)

Authority to require match

(7)

Performance accountability

(Pub. L. 105–277, div. C, title IV, § 414(c), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–653; Pub. L. 106–313, title I, § 111, Oct. 17, 2000, 114 Stat. 1257; Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title IV, § 428, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3358; Pub. L. 113–128, title V, § 512(a), July 22, 2014, 128 Stat. 1705.)

cite as: 29 USC 3224a