S. 1329 (112th): High-Tech Job Opportunities Between our Shores Act

Introduced:
Jul 06, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. John “Jay” Rockefeller IV [D-WV]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on July 6, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 06, 2011
Referred to Committee Jul 06, 2011
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish a pilot program to facilitate the provision of education and training programs in the field of advanced manufacturing.

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Last updated Jul 06, 2011.
11 pages

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7/6/2011--Introduced.
High-Tech Job Opportunities Between our Shores Act or High-Tech JOBS Act - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to make grants to or enter into contracts with eligible entities to carry out demonstration and pilot projects that provide education and training programs for jobs in advanced manufacturing. Prescribes requirements for project activities and performance goals and measures.

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