WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Sen. Jon Husted issued the following press release:
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Bill Cassidy's (R-La.) Employer-Directed Skills Act. This bill would make it easier for workers to access high-quality skills training, equipping them with in-demand skills that will lead to better jobs and higher wages under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
This legislation connects workers with training programs that are closely aligned with real workforce needs. It would also allow American businesses to identify prospective employees to participate in the training program that aligns with the needs of the business.
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