Support Small Business. Empower CTE Talent. Bridge Education to Employment.

This bipartisan bill, which has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently in the Senate, supports workforce development by helping career and technical education (CTE) graduates transition into the workforce. It directs small business development centers (SBDCs) and women’s business centers (WBCs) to provide small businesses with information on hiring CTE graduates and offers graduates guidance on starting small businesses.

Strengthening the K-12 talent pipeline requires collaborative solutions that address both gaps in the education system and the broader challenges affecting students’ workforce readiness. That’s why SHRM supports CTE programs and advocates for policies that expand access to these opportunities.