AWFS Supports Employer Directed Skills Act

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February 1st, 2022
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The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers^® (AWFS^®) has submitted a letter of support for the Employer Directed Skills Act. This new legislation was introduced in December 2021 by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21).

The Employer-Directed Skills Act would allow employer-directed training programs to be an authorized use of WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funds, thus allowing employers to be partially reimbursed for training programs they are already facilitating. Empowering businesses to leverage creative solutions to their employment needs is critical to ensuring our industry has a workforce pipeline for years to come.

See AWFS’ letter of support here.

See the text of H.R. 6255 Employer Directed Skills Act here.

Read the press release from Rep. Stefanik’s office.

How you can help:

— If this legislation is of particular interest to your business, please reach out to AWFS! We would love to hear and share your story to help move the bill forward.

— You can also reach out to your congressperson directly to make sure they are aware of the bill and encourage them to support it.

— If you are a constituent in Congresswoman Stefanik’s district (New York’s 21st District), please reach out to her to express your support for this legislation.

If you would like to participate in the AWFS^® Public Policy Committee and learn more about legislative advocacy efforts, please contact Adria Salvatore.