Senate Bill 2227
117th Congress(2021-2022)
CHANCE in TECH Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 24, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2227
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 Senate 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.
June 24, 2021
06/24/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/24/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 31, 2022 5:26:17 AM