Regional Skills Training Alliances Act of 1999

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Skill Grants Title II: Planning Grants Regional Skills Training Alliances Act of 1999 - Title I: Skill Grants - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to improve the job skills necessary for employment in specific industries. Requires the Secretary to do so acting through the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Makes eligible for such grants regional consortia that: (1) must have representatives from not fewer than ten businesses (or a nonprofit organization that represents at least ten businesses); and (2) may have representatives from labor organizations, State and local governments, and educational institutions. Gives priority for such grants to eligible entities that consist of a majority of representatives from small businesses. Sets requirements relating to maximum amount of grants, applications, use of program funds, and matching funds. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Planning Grants - Requires the Secretary, acting through the Director, to provide grants to States to assist businesses, organizations, and agencies in planning to form regional consortia under title I. Sets requirements relating to maximum …