Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act of 2023

HR 6439, the Pre-Apprenticeship Wrap-around Support Services Fund Act of 2023, provides federal grants to fund stipends for individuals enrolled in pre-apprenticeship programs. These stipends cover transportation costs, lost wages from reduced work hours, and industry certification fees, prioritizing participants facing employment barriers. The bill requires grantees (like community organizations or schools) to track outcomes, including job placement rates, earnings, and credential attainment within 12 months of program completion. Administered by the Department of Labor, it aims to support smoother transitions into registered apprenticeships by addressing immediate financial hurdles for program participants.