Workforce Pell is opening a new pathway for workers, learners, and employers by expanding federal Pell Grant eligibility to certain short-term, career-focused training programs. For HR leaders, this change could create new opportunities to support upskilling, reskilling, credential attainment, and stronger education-to-employment partnerships.
Join SHRM Government Affairs on July 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a timely discussion on what Workforce Pell is, how it works, and why it matters for the future of talent development. This webinar will help HR professionals better understand the policy, its potential impact on workforce planning, and how organizations can begin thinking about Workforce Pell as part of a broader talent strategy.
Participants will also learn more about SHRM’s Workforce Pell Resource Hub, upcoming tools and guidance, and opportunities to stay informed and engaged as implementation continues.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Explain what Workforce Pell is and how it expands access to short-term, career-focused training programs.
- Identify how Workforce Pell may support employer efforts around upskilling, reskilling, credential attainment, and workforce development.
- Understand how eligible workers and learners may use Workforce Pell to pursue approved training programs tied to in-demand occupations.
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.