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To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1837| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2017
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
David B. McKinley (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
21st Century Energy Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board to: (1) support and develop training and science education programs, (2) align apprenticeship programs and industry certifications to further develop succession planning in the energy sector, (3) integrate educational standards to develop foundational skills for elementary and secondary education and postsecondary education to create a pipeline between education and career, and (4) support the replication of existing model energy curricula. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for job training to obtain an industry-recognized credential. Grant amounts are limited to $1 million for any one year. The federal share of the cost of a job training and education program using a grant shall be up to 65%, while the non-federal share may not be less than 50% cash.
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Mar 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • March 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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  • S 115-2449: A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board, and for other purposes.
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To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a pilot competitive grant program for the development of a skilled energy workforce, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1837| House 
| Updated: 3/30/2017
21st Century Energy Workforce Act This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a National Center of Excellence for the 21st Century Workforce Advisory Board to: (1) support and develop training and science education programs, (2) align apprenticeship programs and industry certifications to further develop succession planning in the energy sector, (3) integrate educational standards to develop foundational skills for elementary and secondary education and postsecondary education to create a pipeline between education and career, and (4) support the replication of existing model energy curricula. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities for job training to obtain an industry-recognized credential. Grant amounts are limited to $1 million for any one year. The federal share of the cost of a job training and education program using a grant shall be up to 65%, while the non-federal share may not be less than 50% cash.
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Timeline
Mar 30, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • March 30, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Donald Norcross

Donald Norcross

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
David B. McKinley (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • S 115-2449: A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to establish the 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsHigher educationOil and gasScience and engineering educationTeaching, teachers, curriculaVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationVocational and technical education