Creates new job training programs and requires diversity plans to help young African Americans get apprenticeships.
This bill would create a new Diversity and Inclusion Administrator within the Department of Labor. It would also set up a competitive grant program to help more young African Americans and other diverse groups join apprenticeship programs. Additionally, all apprenticeship programs would need to show how they plan to increase African American participation.
Today, young African Americans face significantly higher unemployment rates and lower participation in apprenticeship programs. This bill would create a new federal role and a competitive grant program to boost their involvement in apprenticeships. It would also require all apprenticeship programs to submit plans showing how they will increase African American participation.
HR 6725 · 119th Congress · December 15, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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