Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2025

Increased Career Opportunities: The bill aims to increase access and opportunities for youth to obtain necessary education and training for the labor market (Section 2).

Skill Development: Programs can provide various benefits such as leadership development, financial literacy education, entrepreneurial skills training, and the development of fundamental employability skills like communication and critical thinking (Section 7).

Work Experience: Youth can access paid and unpaid work experiences, including summer employment, internships, job shadowing, and apprenticeship programs (Section 7).

Supportive Services: The bill allows for services such as adult mentoring for at least 12 months, as well as comprehensive guidance and counseling (Section 7).

Youth Voice in Governance: The establishment of youth councils allows for the representation of youth interests before local boards and involves parents and former program participants in the process (Section 10).

Funding Limitations: The bill authorizes specific amounts of $100,000,000 for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030, which places a cap on the total available resources (Section 9).

Strict Eligibility Requirements: To receive grants, entities must be national organizations with active chapters or affiliates in at least 35 States (Section 5).