Historic Infrastructure Management and Jobs Training Act

This bill establishes the Historic Preservation Workforce Development Program through competitive grants. The program aims to support comprehensive workforce training, apprenticeships, and the development of skilled trades essential for the preservation and conservation of historic properties and culturally significant objects. Eligible entities for these grants include states, local governments, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, qualified nonprofit organizations, and accredited educational institutions. Projects eligible for funding must focus on historic properties or cultural resources that demand specialized preservation skills due to their age, materials, or construction methods. These projects are designed to establish or expand training programs in areas such as historic masonry timber framing decorative finishes archival conservation archaeological stabilization . Furthermore, any skilled trade projects must adhere to Department of Labor standards, including coordination with or registration under the Office of Apprenticeship, and be consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements. In awarding grants, the Secretary is directed to give priority to projects that serve areas experiencing high unemployment rates relative to the national average. Priority is also given to initiatives that train or place workers in communities with limited existing preservation expertise, particularly rural or underserved areas. Grant recipients will be required to report measurable workforce outcomes, such as the number of individuals participating in and completing preservation-related training or certification programs.