Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici has introduced her
first piece of major legislation since taking office in February. H.R. 5975, the Workforce Infrastructure for
Skilled Employees Investment Act, would establish a pilot program to provide
grants to eligible workforce investment boards, community colleges, and other
vocational institutions to hire local business liaisons.
A statement release by Bonamici’s office states the
local business liaisons funded by the grants will identify employment
opportunities that are difficult to fill, areas of growth and decline among
industries, and the skills of unemployed or underemployed individuals. The
findings of the assessment will then inform a strategic skills gap action plan.
Congresswoman Bonamici consulted with a number of
representatives from local businesses, community colleges, and workforce
investment boards across Oregon’s
First District throughout her first few months in office. Their concerns and
feedback inspired the bill
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