(B) recipients of assistance through the 
supplemental nutrition assistance program es-
tablished under the Food and Nutrition Act of 
2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.); 
(C) recipients of assistance through the 
program of block grants to States for tem-
porary assistance for needy families established 
under part A of title IV of the Social Security 
Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); or 
(D) any other individuals with a barrier to 
employment. 
(d) SUPPORT SERVICES.—The eligible entity receiv-
ing a grant under this Act shall use the grant funds to 
provide services to support the success of individuals de-
scribed in subsection (c)(7) who are participating in a 
work-based learning program for a period of not less than 
12 months. Such services may include the following: 
(1) 
PRE-EMPLOYMENT
SERVICES.—Services, 
provided in a pre-employment stage of the program, 
to expand access to a work-based learning program 
for individuals described in subsection (c)(7). Such 
services may include— 
(A) skills training; 
(B) career and technical education; 
(C) initial assessments; 
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(D) providing work attire and necessary 
tools for a work site; 
(E) wrap-around services, such as child 
care and transportation; and 
(F) job placement assistance. 
(2) EARLY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.—Services 
provided to individuals described in subsection (c)(7) 
who are participating in a work-based learning pro-
gram during their first 6 months of employment 
through such program, to assure the individuals suc-
ceed in the program. Such services may include— 
(A) ongoing case management and support 
services, including the services provided in the 
pre-employment stage described in paragraph 
(1); 
(B) continued skills training, including ca-
reer and technical education, conducted in col-
laboration with employers of such individuals; 
(C) additional mentorship and retention 
supports for such individuals; 
(D) targeted training for frontline man-
agers, journey level workers working with such 
individuals (such as mentors), and human re-
source representatives within the business 
where such individuals are placed; and 
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(E) subsidized wages and benefits for a pe-
riod of not more than 6 months, during which 
the eligible entities shall serve as the employers 
of record of such individuals. 
(3) EMPLOYMENT SERVICES.—Services to en-
sure the individuals described in paragraph (2) 
maintain employment in the work-based learning 
program for at least 12 months. The services shall 
include support necessary to complete the work- 
based learning program, such as continuation of 
mentoring and support services provided under para-
graph (2). 
(e) EVALUATION
AND PROGRESS REPORTS.—Not 
later than 1 year after receiving a grant under this Act, 
and annually thereafter, the eligible entity receiving the 
grant shall submit a report to the Secretary and the Gov-
ernor of the State that the eligible entity serves, that— 
(1) describes the activities funded by the grant; 
and 
(2) evaluates the progress the eligible entity has 
made towards achieving the strategic objectives iden-
tified under section 5(b)(5). 
(f) ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.—An eligible entity may 
use not more than 5 percent of the funds awarded through 
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a grant under this Act for administrative expenses in car-
rying out this section. 
SEC. 7. ADMINISTRATION BY THE SECRETARY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may use not more 
than 10 percent of the amount appropriated under section 
8 for each fiscal year for administrative expenses to carry 
out this Act, including the expenses of providing the tech-
nical assistance and oversight activities under subsection 
(b). 
(b) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; OVERSIGHT.—The Sec-
retary shall provide technical assistance and oversight to 
assist the eligible entities in applying for and admin-
istering grants awarded under this Act. 
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
There is authorized to be appropriated $350,000,000 
to carry out this Act through fiscal year 2023. 
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