Johnson, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Pell Eligibility for Training Programs
WASHINGTON – Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson of Marietta aims to help close the skills gap to address a shortage in workers. Johnson, R-6th, joined U.S. Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Michael Turner and Mikie Sherrill to introduce the Jumpstart Our Businesses by Supporting Students – or Jobs – Act. This legislation would expand eligibility for federal Pell Grant programs to individuals interested in pursuing short-term, high-quality education and training programs. ThePublished by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
