05/20/2026
Breaking News…
Workforce Pell will fund short-term training programs (8 weeks / 150–599 hours) that lead directly to employment—making it a strong fit for .
Eligible programs will focus on high-skill, high-wage, in-demand careers, as identified by governors and workforce boards.
Now what?
\Awaiting implementation guidance (Coordinate Pell + WIOA)
\Align training with in-demand jobs (Note: Georgia already has an established the high demand careers list )
\Communication plan with employers to implementation
https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/us-department-of-education-issues-final-rule-create-new-workforce-pell-grant-program
The Secretary of Education (Secretary) amends the regulations governing institutional eligibility, general provisions, and the Federal Pell Grant (Pell Grant) Program under title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965, as amended (the title IV, HEA programs). The final regulations implement...