Training America’s Workforce Act

This bill establishes a new framework for "industry-recognized apprenticeship programs" under federal law. It creates a process for the Secretary of Labor to recognize private or public entities (standards recognition entities) that can approve apprenticeship programs meeting specific standards. Programs must include paid work, on-the-job learning, mentorship, classroom instruction, written training plans, safety components, and provide industry-recognized credentials. The bill directly affects employers, training providers, and apprentices by setting minimum quality standards for these programs and streamlining recognition. Existing registered apprenticeship programs remain unaffected by this new framework.