Mollie Baldwin Upskilling of Personal and Home Care Aides Act

This bill authorizes $5 million annually (2025-2034) in federal grants to train personal and home care aides, direct support professionals, home health aides, and nursing assistants. It requires grantees to use competency-based training for roles with living wages and labor shortages, prioritizing projects in rural areas or underserved urban communities (at least 50% of grants). The program mandates reports on participant outcomes and workforce development, focusing on accessible entry points, fair wages, benefits, and diversity for low-income workers. It directly affects care workers in high-demand health and human services roles, aiming to expand their career pathways through structured training.