California 2021-2022 Regular Session

California Assembly Bill AB637

Introduced
2/12/21  
Introduced
2/12/21  
Refer
2/25/21  
Report Pass
4/8/21  
Report Pass
4/8/21  
Refer
4/8/21  
Refer
4/8/21  
Refer
4/21/21  
Failed
2/1/22  

Caption

Enabling Youth to Access Workforce Training Grant Program.

Impact

AB 637 is designed to enhance California's workforce development initiatives by specifically focusing on young individuals who are often disadvantaged in the labor market. By providing targeted support and resources for homeless youth and foster youth, the bill intends to promote their participation in workforce development programs, thereby improving their chances of gaining stable employment. The competitive nature of the grants encourages organizations to innovate and offer a broad range of supportive services tailored to the challenges faced by these groups.

Summary

Assembly Bill 637, known as the Enabling Youth to Access Workforce Training Grant Program, aims to establish a funding program that supports homeless youth and former or current foster youth in their pursuit of workforce training and development. This bill mandates the California Workforce Development Board to create a grant program that will fund necessary supportive services. These services include transportation assistance, housing support, educational testing aid, and other related assistance aimed at removing barriers that these vulnerable youth face in securing employment.

Contention

The bill may face scrutiny regarding the specifics of implementation, particularly concerning how grants are distributed and evaluated. Ensuring that these funds are allocated efficiently and effectively to organizations that truly meet the needs of homeless and foster youth could be areas of contention. Questions may arise about the criteria for awarding grants, the adequacy of outreach efforts to ensure eligible organizations can apply, and the mechanisms in place for evaluating program success over time. The bill's reporting requirements emphasize accountability, indicating a commitment to transparency in assessing the impact of these supportive services.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CA AB685

Workforce training: CaliforniaVolunteers: youth job corps.

CA SB1322

Foster youth: Chafee Educational and Training Vouchers Program.

CA AB2267

Youth Reinvestment Grant Program.

CA AB745

Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program.

CA AB373

Intersession programs: foster children and homeless youth: priority access.

CA AB377

Career technical education: California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program: Strong Workforce Program.

CA AB290

Career technical education: California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Program: Strong Workforce Program.

CA SB1321

Employment Training Panel: employment training program: projects and proposals.

CA SB1375

Workforce development: records: poverty-reducing labor standards: funds, programs, reporting, and analyses.

CA AB1370

California Community Colleges Economic and Workforce Development Program.

Similar Bills

CA AB685

Workforce training: CaliforniaVolunteers: youth job corps.

CA AB328

Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program.

CA AB745

Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program.

CA AB1816

Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program.

CA AB722

Reentry Housing and Workforce Development Program.

CA AB799

Interagency Council on Homelessness: funding: state programs.

CA SB842

Energy: petroleum refinery turnaround and maintenance.

CA AB2670

California Regional Initiative for Social Enterprises Program.