Arnold, MD, March 2 - Today President Bush visited Anne Arundel Community College to highlight his proposals to double the number of workers trained and provide increased flexibility to the governors to train people for the jobs of the 21st century and better utilize community colleges.

• Job Training Reform Fact Sheet
• Assistant Secretary DeRocco appears on "Ask the White House"
• President Bush discusses Job Training Reform with the Nation's Governors

President Bush announces Job Training Reform Proposal

Washington, DC, February 7 - A major job training reform proposal was announced today in conjunction with the release of President Bush's 2006 budget proposal. The reform proposal grants Governors greater flexibility over job training funds, including the option to consolidate up to nine programs into a single state grant, in exchange for greater accountability and a target goal of 100% employment.

• President Bush Discusses Job Training Reform, Jacksonville, FL, Jan 14 - Remarks, Fact Sheet

Job Training Reform and WIA Reauthorization Resources

• Statement of Administration Policy of H.R. 27
• President's High Growth Job Training Initiative
• WIA Reform Fact of the Day Series
• Job Training Reform and WIA Reauthorization Overview
• WIA Plus Consolidated Grant Program Overview
• Innovation Training Accounts
• Frequently Asked Questions
• House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee
• Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee