Training and Employment

What this funds

Federal staff across the agency play a critical role in the effective administration of the training, and technical assistance. Federal staff funded through this activity work in the national and regional offices, and include numerous trained grant management professionals, workforce program and policy experts, FPOs, and other specialists who play a critical role in protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring effective program performance. Their work helps ensure that grantees deliver results, operate within the law, and align with the Administration's priorities of advancing economic mobility for American workers. Federal staff supported by this budget activity will also support specialized functions like promotion and oversight of the National Apprenticeship System. In addition, federal staff manage data collection, analysis, and publication related to labor market and program performance, and provide support for broader systems modernization and program reauthorization efforts. These collective efforts help improve service quality, ensure program integrity, and upskill Americans for a globally In FY 2027, the budget also proposes administration and oversight of CTE State Grants and National Programs be transferred from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor. With a focus on placing American workers first, States and localities will have the flexibility to respond to evolving skill demands of industry and develop robust pathways into high-wage careers without having to apply for and manage multiple Federal programs. Federal staff will continue to provide grant implementation assistance to States, as requested. Grantees will also be held accountable for the employment outcomes of the people they serve. and grantees' financial management, oversee reporting systems, track grantee performance, provide technical assistance to grantees, engage with stakeholders, and oversee distribution and tracking of program resources. MASA flexibilities will help grantees fully leverage available options to deliver the most effective services to program participants. Streamlined administration focused on employment outcomes and sound fiscal management will ensure quality service Career and Technical Education State Grants and National Programs implementation, oversee the reporting system, track grantee performance, provide technical assistance to grantees, engage with stakeholders, and oversee distribution and tracking of program resources. These efforts enhance the public's access to quality employment opportunities and improve the overall quality of services provided by our grantees.

Extracted from Employment and Training Administration, p. 10. Verbatim; nothing here is paraphrased.

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