H.R. 5807: Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act

This bill, titled the **Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act**, aims to enhance support for individuals engaged in certain training activities under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Here’s what the bill proposes:

Support Services Training Fund

The bill establishes a **Support Services Training Fund** to offer crucial assistance for individuals who are participating in approved training programs. This fund is aimed at improving outcomes for these participants and helps them successfully complete their training.

Competitive Grants

The Secretary of Labor will provide **competitive grants** to **qualified applicants**. These applicants can be local boards, coalitions of local boards, or a state board that collaborates with multiple local boards. The grants are specifically for funding support services tied to training activities consistent with the provisions outlined in related sections of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Application Process

To apply for these grants, qualified applicants must submit a detailed application that includes:

• A description of how they plan to work with various organizations, including state agencies involved in assistance programs like TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).

Eligible Participants and Services

Individuals who are taking part in the training services outlined in the Act are eligible to receive the support services outlined in the bill. The types of support services that can be provided include:

• Supportive services as defined under the related sections of the Act.
• Other essential services that grantees identify as necessary for participants to complete their training, such as financial aid for groceries and after-hours childcare.

Grant Limits

The maximum amount an individual grant can reach is **$2,000,000 per year**.

Partnership Requirements

The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration among various service providers and requires applicants to partner with organizations that can address the broader needs of individuals in training programs.

Goals of the Bill

The overarching goal of this legislation is to increase the effectiveness of workforce training by ensuring that program participants have access to necessary support services that can help mitigate barriers they may face while pursuing their education and job training.

Relevant Companies

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