Jobs to Compete Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Jobs to Compete Act This bill expands student eligibility for Pell Grants by establishing the Workforce Pell Grants Program. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to award Workforce Pell Grants to students enrolled in eligible short-term programs. The bill outlines eligibility requirements for programs seeking to offer their students these Workforce Pell Grants. An eligible program is one that provides at least 150 clock hours of instruction, but less than 600 clock hours of instruction, during a minimum of 8 weeks, but less than 15 weeks; provides an education aligned with the requirements of high-skill, high-wage, or in-demand industry sectors or occupations in the state or local area of the program (as determined by an accrediting agency or association recognized by ED); provides a student with a recognized postsecondary credential that is stackable and portable across multiple employers and geographical areas; has a verified completion rate of at least 70%; has a verified employment placement rate of at least 70%; and meets other eligibility criteria. ED shall have the final determination of whether a program meets the bill's eligibility requirements.…