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Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

USA119th CongressHR-6725| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (41)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the National Apprenticeship Act to expand the national apprenticeship system, specifically targeting the recruitment, employment, and training of young African Americans. It addresses findings that African Americans face significantly higher unemployment rates and lower participation in registered apprenticeship programs compared to other groups, aiming to promote equitable hiring standards and safeguard apprentice diversity. A central provision establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator within the Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. This administrator will promote greater diversity, particularly for African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Pacific Islander, and Native American individuals, by engaging with educational institutions and nontraditional employers. Additionally, all entities seeking to register or renew an apprenticeship program will be required to submit a plan detailing how they will increase African American participation. The bill also authorizes a competitive grant program to help eligible entities create or expand diversity in registered apprenticeship programs across various industries. Grant funds can be used for outreach, recruitment, establishing partnerships for supportive services, and engaging with employers and community organizations. Recipients must report on the increased participation of diverse individuals, program completion rates, and employment outcomes to ensure the grants effectively address underrepresentation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5748
Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9739
Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3445
Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn-While-You-Learn’ Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5748
    Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9739
    Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3445
    Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn-While-You-Learn’ Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act


  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

USA119th CongressHR-6725| House 
| Updated: 12/15/2025
This bill amends the National Apprenticeship Act to expand the national apprenticeship system, specifically targeting the recruitment, employment, and training of young African Americans. It addresses findings that African Americans face significantly higher unemployment rates and lower participation in registered apprenticeship programs compared to other groups, aiming to promote equitable hiring standards and safeguard apprentice diversity. A central provision establishes a Diversity and Inclusion Administrator within the Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship. This administrator will promote greater diversity, particularly for African American, Hispanic, Asian American or Pacific Islander, and Native American individuals, by engaging with educational institutions and nontraditional employers. Additionally, all entities seeking to register or renew an apprenticeship program will be required to submit a plan detailing how they will increase African American participation. The bill also authorizes a competitive grant program to help eligible entities create or expand diversity in registered apprenticeship programs across various industries. Grant funds can be used for outreach, recruitment, establishing partnerships for supportive services, and engaging with employers and community organizations. Recipients must report on the increased participation of diverse individuals, program completion rates, and employment outcomes to ensure the grants effectively address underrepresentation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5748
Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9739
Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3445
Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn-While-You-Learn’ Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act
Dec 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5748
    Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9739
    Jobs, On-the-Job Earn-While-You-Learn Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African-Americans Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3445
    Jobs, On-the-Job ‘Earn-While-You-Learn’ Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act


  • December 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
David Scott

David Scott

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (41)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted