February 26, 2024

⚠️Take Action - Urge Congress to Pass the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act

Join us in bolstering support for the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act.  After successfully passing the House Committee on Education and the Workforce two months ago, this important legislation is scheduled for a critical floor vote as early as this Wednesday, February 28. 

Focused on extending Pell Grant eligibility to short-term workforce training programs, H.R. 6585 is a significant step for community colleges and workforce development. Specifically, it allows Pell Grants for programs ranging from 8 to 15 weeks (150 to 600 clock hours), addressing the demand for skilled workers in high-demand industries.

It's time to mobilize! We urge you to contact your Congressional member(s) in the House of Representatives as soon as possible and ask them to vote in favor of the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act. Your voice is crucial to ensuring accessible and quality education and development opportunities in our communities.

• Accepting Applications on a Rolling Basis - CHIPS Incentives Program – Facilities for Semiconductor Materials and Manufacturing Equipment

• February 25 - RFI on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Needs in Higher Education
• February 27 - deadline to apply for Career Skills Training program
• March 11 - deadline to apply for Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program
• April 25 - deadline to apply for Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program

Outreach Efforts

Is your institution meeting or hosting an event with federal elected officials?

We created a Congressional Contact Form that will help us track outreach efforts of community college leaders across our membership. By filling out the form, you are better informing ACCT's advocacy efforts and our advocacy team is able to continue those conversations with congressional staff in DC. 

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