Bills · S 758
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 758Employment and training programsVocational and technical education
Apprenticeships to College Act
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to bridge the gap between hands-on job training (apprenticeships) and traditional college education. For many people, choosing between getting a job immediately or going to college can be a difficult decision. This bill creates a clearer path to do both, allowing individuals to gain valuable work skills and experience while simultaneously earning college credit towards a degree.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to a more efficient and affordable way for Americans to get an education and enter the workforce. It could reduce student debt by allowing people to "earn and learn," and ensure that valuable job training is recognized by academic institutions. If it doesn't become law, the connection between apprenticeships and colleges might remain fragmented, making it harder for individuals to convert their valuable work experience into academic credentials, and potentially slowing down the development of a skilled workforce that meets industry needs.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretaries of Labor and Education must sign an agreement to promote and support the integration of apprenticeship programs with high school, college, and adult education.
This creates a formal commitment from key government agencies to streamline pathways between job training and traditional education.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a "Registered Apprenticeship College Consortium" for colleges, training providers, and employers to better connect apprenticeship programs with postsecondary education.
This creates a structured network to facilitate the recognition of apprenticeship learning for college credit.
PROVISION 03
Requires consortium participants to enter agreements to award academic credit for apprenticeship-related instruction and credentials, and to create electronic transcripts for apprenticeship programs.
This directly addresses the goal of making apprenticeship learning count towards college degrees and creating transferable records.
PROVISION 04
Supports data sharing systems to track if apprenticeship participants receiving financial aid also enroll in or complete college coursework.
This helps understand the effectiveness of the integration and how financial aid is being utilized across both systems.
PROVISION 05
Provides technical assistance and information to consortium members on developing programs, available financial resources, and eligible uses of financial aid for related instruction.
This supports the practical implementation and growth of apprenticeship-to-college pathways.
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D· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in Senate
FEB 26
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 758
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last actionFeb 26, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025
Senate BillS 758Employment and training programsVocational and technical education
Apprenticeships to College Act
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
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