ASTD's Joint Skill Standards Project Technology Workforce Coalition Section 127 Coalition Business Coalition for Workforce Dev. It also amends the HOPE and Lifetime Learning tax credits to make it easier for individuals to use these tax credits for IT training expenses.
Training is the key to preparing and maintaining a strong workforce.
ASTD's data shows that organizations that make the investment in training are more financially successful. Grantees include workforce investment boards and other regional and local workforce development consortia. The grants will enable American workers to receive training in such targeted occupations as computer engineering, internet technology, web design, client server application development, data communications and networking, computer support specialties, software quality assurance analysis, electronics, machinist skills, accounting, e-commerce, and health care occupations. These grants may support such efforts as assessing community needs, adapting training curricula to meet employers' requirements for skilled workers, and small-scale training activities. Grants for skills training will enable colleges and universities to further develop and carry out existing programs in skills-shortage fields.