Expanded use of Pell grants to provide funding for underserved communities to gain skills and education in manufacturing:
– As the landscape of the workforce continues to evolve, job openings in skilled trades skyrocket, and the demand for specialized skills—in a wide range of industries from manufacturing to construction—grows exponentially, it’s evident that trade schools and industry workforce programs offer viable and lucrative opportunities.
– In the 118th Congress, the U.S. House passed the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (H.R. 6585) that would expand the use of Pell grants for students and workers enrolled in high-quality, short-term education programs that will lead to career advancement.