COTA Act

This bill, known as the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act or the COTA Act, proposes to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Its primary goal is to enhance career guidance and significantly raise public awareness regarding skilled trade programs and other high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand occupations. The legislation mandates that WIOA-funded activities include providing comprehensive guidance on these career options, with a specific emphasis on skilled trades . Furthermore, it requires the implementation of public awareness campaigns and public service announcements , potentially utilizing social media, to promote career and technical education programs that prepare individuals for these critical professions.