Nondegree workforce training programs; accreditation.

Summary

The bill directs Virginia’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to create a recognition system for nondegree training programs that meet defined standards. It sets curriculum, hands‑on, instructor, safety, and consumer‑protection requirements, and allows recognized programs to qualify for workforce grants and certain federal funds. The aim is to better match workers’ skills with employer needs and expand opportunities for underserved residents.

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