Bill · H.R. 2690· House(119-HR-2690)
Improve Employer-Directed Skills Act
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Improve Employer-Directed Skills Act," aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It focuses on defining and implementing "employer-directed skills development." The legislation introduces an exception regarding interviews, evaluations, or assessments for individuals referred by an employer. It also establishes requirements for an agreement that an employer must submit to a local board to receive a contract. Finally, it replaces the term "customized training" with "employer-directed skills development" throughout Title I of the Act.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Employers gain streamlined processes for creating trained, job-ready employees.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill facilitates more direct pathways to employment through employer-led training and hiring commitments.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+4
The bill facilitates easier skill-building and job entry for those entering the workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Entry into Training: Under Section 2(a), a one-stop operator or partner would not be required to conduct an interview, evaluation, or assessment if an individual is referred by an employer for on-the-job training or employer-directed skills development, provided the employer certifies the individual's need and qualifications.
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Clear Training Frameworks: Section 2(b) requires employers to submit agreements that establish specific details for the training program. This includes the provider, the length of the program, the credentials or skills to be gained, the cost, and the estimated earnings upon completion.
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Job Security Commitments: Per Section 2(b)(vii), the agreement must include a commitment by the employer to employ the participating individual or individuals upon successful completion of the program.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Students+4Good For Young Adults+4
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan