S. 2334 · 116th Congress
21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Maria Cantwell
- Introduced
- 2019-07-30
- Latest action
- 2019-10-24 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.
Summary
21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce.
Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to:
maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions), and workforce development, labor management, and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential.