S.4578

Gateway to Careers Act of 2026

Introduced·5/20/26

Gateway to Careers Act of 2026 establishes a career pathways grant program to support career pathway programs.

The Gateway to Careers Act of 2026 amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a career pathways grant program. The Secretary of Labor will award grants to State workforce agencies, which will then award subgrants to career pathway partnership applicants. These partnerships must include a workforce development partner, an education partner, and an employer partner. The program aims to support the development and implementation of career pathway programs, including providing student support services.

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Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

May 20

Senate

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