Establishes accreditation for nondegree workforce training programs in Virginia to align skills with industry needs.
The bill establishes an accreditation pathway for nondegree workforce training programs in Virginia. The Department of Labor and Industry will set minimum standards for these programs, including curriculum requirements, hands-on training, qualified instructors, safety instruction, and work-based learning. Accredited programs will be eligible for state funding and can participate in federal Workforce Pell. The Department will enter into a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Education and will publish aggregate data on program outcomes.
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