A bill to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to provide for training service and delivery innovation projects.

Summary

Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to include, among authorized demonstration and pilot projects, targeted innovation projects that improve access to and delivery of employment and training services. Emphasizes projects that incorporate advanced technologies to help connect individuals to information and tools to upgrade their skills. Includes projects that link individuals to opportunities for self-guided learning. Gives priority to projects that provide: (1) technology directly to eligible training recipients to reach information about training opportunities and content; (2) for conducting of online eligibility determinations for federal and state training programs, and directing individuals to appropriate area programs; and (3) high-quality employment and training services information integrated with delivery of information regarding other social services and health care programs.

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Timeline

1. 6 June 2005

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 June 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 6 June 2005 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 June 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 June 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Maria Cantwell · D · Sponsor
• · sshr00 · Standing

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