House Bill 720
117th Congress(2021-2022)
CHANCE in TECH Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 2, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
720
Congress
117
Policy Area
Labor and Employment
Labor and Employment
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting hiring and composition of the workforce, wages and benefits, labor-management relations; occupational safety, personnel management, unemployment compensation. Measures concerning public-sector employment may fall under Government Operations and Politics policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act or the CHANCE in TECH Act
This bill requires the Department of Labor to enter into contracts with industry intermediaries to promote the development of and access to apprenticeships in the technology sector.
The Department of Education (ED) may issue CHANCE in TECH Awards for 21st Century Schools to secondary schools or junior or community colleges that demonstrate high achievement in providing students necessary skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. In making an award, ED must consider the availability of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), career and technical education, and computer technology courses at the schools.
February 2, 2021
02/02/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
02/02/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 11, 2023 3:45:15 PM