21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce. Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to: maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions), and workforce development, labor management, and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 116-150.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.
Labor and Employment
Advisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesDepartment of EnergyElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy storage, supplies, demandHigher educationIndian social and development programsLicensing and registrationsManufacturingMinority employmentTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnemploymentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWomen's employment
21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019
USA116th CongressS-2334| Senate
| Updated: 10/24/2019
21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019 This bill directs the Department of Energy (DOE) to establish a 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board to develop a strategy for the support and development of a skilled energy workforce. Based on the board's recommendations, DOE shall establish a clearinghouse to: maintain and update information and resources on training and workforce development programs for energy- and manufacturing-related jobs; and act as a resource and provide guidance for secondary schools, institutions of higher education (including community colleges and minority-serving institutions), and workforce development, labor management, and industry organizations that would like to develop and implement energy- and manufacturing-related training programs. DOE shall also establish a pilot program to award grants to eligible entities for job training programs that lead to an industry-recognized credential.
Advisory bodiesAlternative and renewable resourcesDepartment of EnergyElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsEnergy storage, supplies, demandHigher educationIndian social and development programsLicensing and registrationsManufacturingMinority employmentTeaching, teachers, curriculaUnemploymentVeterans' education, employment, rehabilitationWomen's employment