CAREERS Act

This bill renews and changes the Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Grant Program run by the Department of Agriculture. The program gives money to help create good-paying jobs and new businesses in low-income rural areas. Under this bill, the grant money can now also be used for career training programs and partnerships between companies in rural areas, including in industries like telecommunications, healthcare, childcare, manufacturing, and farming. The bill removes a rule that required grants in at least 25 states and instead requires the Agriculture Department to make sure grant recipients are spread across different regions.

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