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A bill to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to provide for training service and delivery innovation projects.

Introduced: June 26, 2003 Introduced by: Cantwell, Maria Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Jun 26, 2003
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8737)
Jun 26, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8735-8736)
Jun 26, 2003
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to include, among authorized demonstration and pilot projects, targeted innovation projects that improve access to and delivery of employment and training services.

Emphasizes projects that incorporate advanced technologies to help connect individuals to information and tools to upgrade their skills. Includes projects that link individuals to opportunities for self-guided learning. Gives priority to projects that provide: (1) technology directly to eligible training recipients to reach information about training opportunities and content; (2) for conducting of online eligibility determinations for Federal and State training programs, and directing individuals to appropriate area programs; and (3) high-quality employment and training services information integrated with delivery of information regarding other social services and health care programs.

What's happening now June 26, 2003

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8737)

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