Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act
Summary
The "Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act" proposes to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act by establishing a fund for support services. This fund aims to assist individuals participating in specific training activities outlined in the Act. The bill directs the Secretary to award competitive grants to qualified applicants, such as local or state boards, to provide these support services.
Expected Effects
The Act would create a new funding stream dedicated to support services for individuals in workforce training programs. This could lead to increased participation and completion rates in these programs. The support services may include childcare, groceries, and other assistance deemed necessary for successful training completion.
Potential Benefits
- Increased access to support services for individuals in training programs.
- Potential for higher completion rates in workforce training programs.
- Partnerships between local boards and organizations like TANF and SNAP, streamlining services.
- Grants up to $2,000,000 per year to qualified applicants.
- Addresses barriers to training completion, such as childcare and food insecurity.
Potential Disadvantages
- The Act relies on appropriations, which may not be consistent.
- Competitive grant process may exclude some deserving applicants.
- Potential for administrative overhead in managing the grant program.
- Limited funding per grant may not fully address all support needs.
- The effectiveness of the program depends on the quality of the partnerships formed.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. The Act's focus on workforce training and support services can be argued as promoting the general welfare by improving employment opportunities and reducing poverty. However, the specifics of implementation and funding allocation would need to be carefully considered to ensure compliance with other constitutional principles.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).