Industry Driven Skills Training Fund Overview

How much money has the US Department of Labor made available for the new training fund?

What is the primary goal of the new Industry Driven Skills Training Fund?

• To provide direct financial aid to unemployed individuals.

• To fund research into new industrial technologies.

• To help Americans train for high-demand, future-ready jobs.

• To establish new government-owned manufacturing facilities.

Who directly receives the grants from the US Department of Labor for these training programs?

(a)  

• Individual job seekers

• Local companies and businesses

• State workforce agencies
• Community colleges

What is the typical financial range for each individual grant awarded to state workforce agencies?

What condition must be met for the training programs to pay out funds?

(a)  

• The trainee must complete the training and secure
• The trainee must complete the training, regardless of job placement.

• The local company must show increased profits after the training.

• The state agency must enroll a minimum number of participants.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a targeted industry for the new training programs?

• Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Nuclear Energy

• Hospitality and Tourism

How much of the fund is specifically reserved for building a skilled shipbuilding workforce?

The new training fund is part of a larger mission to achieve what?

(a)  

• Increase international trade agreements.

• Build America's workforce in key sectors and reduc
• Promote entrepreneurship and small business growth.

• Fund basic scientific research and development.

What percentage of the grant money must be used directly to reimburse employers?

When are the official training programs expected to begin?

(a)  

• September 2025

• Early October 2025
• January 2026

• Within 45 months of the announcement