Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik voted to pass the A Stronger Workforce for America Act, legislation to reform and modernize the workforce development system, which included her bills the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act and the Employer-Directed Skills Act.
“Two important bills that I led, the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act and the Employer-Directed Skills Act, passed today in the essential workforce development package that delivered major wins for our skill-based workforce, including our service members with nontraditional experiences and backgrounds who are often overlooked for not pursuing a four-year degree,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. “With this legislation, we will create more opportunities for Upstate New York and North Country workers and strengthen our economy.”
The Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act will accelerate the advancement of job seekers in the workforce by more effectively identifying and validating their existing skills gained through prior work experience, military service, life experience, or education.
The Employer-Directed Skills Act would empower job creators to determine the skills their workforce needs, streamline the process for workers to access skills development, and leverage private sector investments to make employers a stakeholder in the reskilling process.
