Federal money for workforce training begins, but few programs qualify
New federal legislation intended to expand Pell Grants to short-term workforce training programs is facing implementation hurdles. Many existing programs, such as a CNA course at St. Paul College, do not meet the specific instructional hour requirements to qualify for funding.
Why it matters
This highlights a disconnect between federal policy goals for workforce development and the practical realities of vocational education programs.
ST. PAUL, Minn. — In a night class at St. Paul College here in Minnesota, students are practicing the nursing skills they'll need to pass the state exam in a few weeks. A few are emptying catheter bags filled with fake urine. Some rehearse using a bedpan — placing it in the right spot, cleaning out the imaginary contents.
The article presents both the intent of the legislation and the specific challenges faced by educational institutions.
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