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Youth Corps Act of 2012

Introduced: February 14, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Feb 14, 2012
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Feb 14, 2012
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S619-620)
Feb 14, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Youth Corps Act of 2012 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to authorize the Secretary of Labor to make grants to eligible public or private nonprofit agencies or organizations to carry out Youth Corps programs that utilize the Youth Corps model to provide eligible youth age 16 through 24 with education and work readiness training to enable them to find employment in the economy of the 21st century, and instill in them a sense of civic engagement and environmental stewardship.

Defines "Youth Corps model" as a youth education and training program for which an eligible entity provides eligible youth, among other things, with stipended or paid work experience and basic and technical skills training leading to: (1) enrollment in postsecondary education or training, (2) attainment of an industry-recognized certification or credential, (3) meaningful employment in the economy of the 21st century, or (4) military service.

What's happening now February 14, 2012

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Independent 1