Skills-based Training Just Got a (Federal) Boost!

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I came across this fascinating article by the team over at HR Brew. The House has introduced a bill that could help low-income job-seekers access skillsβ€”and recruiters find qualified workers.

Making skills-based training eligible for the Pell Grant program can benefit low-income job-seekers by providing them access to training that can help them acquire in-demand skills, making them more competitive in the job market.

At the same time, it can help recruiters find qualified workers, which can benefit the economy by filling job vacancies and increasing productivity.

By making this change, the House bill aims to create a win-win situation for both job-seekers and employers, promoting economic growth and reducing poverty.

Additionally, making skills-based training eligible for the Pell Grant program can also help close the skills gap and bridge the divide between the skills that workers have and the skills that employers need.

By providing low-income individuals with access to training, they can gain the skills that are in demand and increase their earning potential, leading to upward mobility and financial stability.

This, in turn, can lead to a stronger and more equitable economy, with a well-trained workforce that can adapt to the changing needs of the job market.

Furthermore, the introduction of this bill can also help address the challenge of underemployment and job mismatch, where workers may have jobs, but they are not using their full skills and abilities.

By providing access to skills-based training, low-income workers can upgrade their skills and move into better-paying, higher-skilled jobs, improving their quality of life and overall well-being.

In summary, the proposed change to make skills-based training eligible for the Pell Grant program can have multiple positive outcomes, including boosting the economy, reducing poverty, closing the skills gap, addressing underemployment, and improving the quality of life for low-income workers.

Full story here: https://www.hr-brew.com/stories/2023/01/31/lawmakers-are-eyeing-a-change-to-make-skills-based-training-eligible-for-popular-pell-grant-program

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