The PARTNERS Act of 2023 creates a new grant program designed to help small and medium-sized businesses set up and run apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs. The focus is on industries where there's high demand for skilled workers. Instead of businesses having to figure this out alone, the bill supports partnerships—essentially bringing together groups of employers, training providers, and other organizations—to make it easier and more affordable for smaller companies to offer hands-on training to their workers. This means if you work for or own a small business in a growing field like construction, healthcare, manufacturing, or technology, you'd have better access to structured training programs that teach you real skills while you earn money on the job. The grants help cover the costs of setting up these apprenticeships, which can be expensive for smaller employers to do independently.

PARTNERS Act of 2023

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<html><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF">Promoting Apprenticeships through Regional Training Networks for Employers Required Skills Act of 2023 or the PARTNERS Act of 2023 This bill establishes a grant program to promote registered apprenticeships and on-the-job training programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors, through the establishment and support of eligible partnerships.</body></html>