STEM Pathways for the Future Act

Sponsor: Luz M. Rivas (Democratic-CA)June 17, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

More Americans would get job training in science and tech through new apprenticeship grants.

This bill would make it easier for people to get job training in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). It would create a new grant program to support apprenticeship programs not run by four-year colleges. This means more opportunities for hands-on learning and career development in STEM fields.

What Would Change

Today, there isn't a specific federal grant program for STEM apprenticeships outside of four-year colleges, nor a required report on all federal STEM training programs. If this bill becomes law, the National Science Foundation would create a grant program for these apprenticeships, and a task force would identify existing federal STEM career development programs within one year.

Key Provisions

Requires the National Science Foundation to create a grant program for STEM apprenticeships within one year if the bill becomes law.
Lets states, community colleges, and other groups apply for grants to run STEM apprenticeship programs not tied to four-year colleges.
Prevents grant money from being used to move businesses from one area to another.
Establishes a temporary group of eight federal agency leaders to report on existing government STEM training programs within one year.

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STEM Pathways for the Future Act

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