The CAREERS Act amends the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program to support workforce development in rural areas.
The CAREERS Act, or Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act, amends the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy Grant Program of the Department of Agriculture. It ensures regional diversity among grant recipients and participants, supports career pathway programs and industry or sector partnerships in rural communities, and addresses workforce challenges. The Act also mandates reporting on employment and earnings outcomes for program participants. The changes take effect within a year of the Act's enactment.
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