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42 U.S. Code § 16539. National Laboratory Jobs ACCESS Program
(a) In general
On or after the date that is 180 days after December 20, 2019, the Secretary may establish a program, to be known as the “Department of Energy National Lab Jobs ACCESS Program”, under which the Secretary may award, on a competitive basis, 5-year grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) for the Federal share of the costs of pre-apprenticeship programs and apprenticeship programs described in subsection (b).
(b) Pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs describedA pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program described in this subsection is a pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program that—
(1)
leads to recognized postsecondary credentials for secondary school and postsecondary students;
(2)
is focused on skills and qualifications needed, as determined by the Secretary in consultation with the directors of the National Laboratories, to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of traditional and emerging technician positions (including machinists and cybersecurity technicians) at the National Laboratories and covered facilities of the National Nuclear Security Administration;
(3)
is established in consultation with a National Laboratory or covered facility of the National Nuclear Security Administration;
(4)
is registered with and approved by the Secretary of Labor or a State apprenticeship agency; and
(5)
ensures that participants in the pre-apprenticeship program or apprenticeship program do not displace paid employees.